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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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If you thought luxury travel is just about butler service and private plunge pools, Jamsheed and Jennica Pocha would like a quiet word. As co-founders of The Pelican Club, a Toronto-based, members-only luxury travel and lifestyle management service, the husband-and-wife duo have turned their shared obsession with hospitality into something far more intriguing than a traditional travel agency.
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Air Canada is further trimming its U.S. network as elevated jet fuel prices and softer demand for cross-border travel continue to weigh on operations. Three routes from Toronto and Montreal to U.S. Midwest destinations will be suspended for a second consecutive winter, while three seasonal Florida routes from Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City will now launch in December instead of October.
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The European Union is pushing back the launch of its long-awaited pre-travel authorization system, delaying its introduction until at least next year. The delay, first reported by the Financial Times, means the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is now not expected to be fully implemented until 2027.
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St. Kitts has officially broken ground on a new cruise terminal at Port Zante, a major infrastructure project designed to transform the destination into a leading cruise turnaround port and eventually offer full homeport services.
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Travel advisors have a new reason to focus on group business this summer as Air Canada Vacations rolls out a series of limited-time promotions aimed at boosting bookings for destination weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats and other group travel. The campaign combines savings for travellers and rewards for advisors, alongside enhanced loyalty incentives and hotel offers.
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Lopesan Hotel Group has welcomed its first guests to its three new resorts in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic: Lopesan Caoba Lagoon Resort Spa & Casino, Lopesan Serenity Bay Spa & Casino, and Lopesan Splash Cove Spa & Casino. The simultaneous debut marks the company's largest Caribbean expansion to date.
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easyJet is set to be taken private after reaching an agreement in principle to accept a £5.5 billion (roughly C$10.4 billion) takeover offer from U.S.-based investment firm Castlelake. The companies announced the preliminary agreement on Sunday (July 5), saying they have requested more time to finalize the transaction after weeks of negotiations.
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VoX International's role representing the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) in the Canadian market is coming to an end after more than a decade, the company confirmed in an email to industry partners on Monday (July 6). In the email – from Susan Webb, Colin Wood and Samantha Carreira, on behalf of the agency's team – VoX said the decision was driven by budget cuts at the HTA.
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Visit California has retained Zeno Group as its agency of record in Canada for another five years following a review. The renewal extends a partnership that began in 2022, with Zeno continuing to lead integrated communications, trade engagement, partnerships and content development for the destination marketing organization in Canada, reads a press release.
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Martinique is set to expand its air connectivity with Canada this winter, with up to 18 direct weekly flights scheduled from three Canadian cities. The increased service comes through expanded operations by Air Transat and additional capacity from Air Canada, marking the highest level of direct connectivity ever offered between Canada
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Club Med Québec Charlevoix has unveiled a new lineup of summer experiences for 2026, expanding its seasonal programming with a focus on outdoor adventure, wellness, creativity and family-friendly activities. The resort's new initiative, titled "Summer Reimagined: A Celebration of Adventure, Creativity & Connection," will run from June through the end of September.
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Star Clippers has a new limited-time offer that gives guests two free shore excursions per cabin on select January through March 2028 sailings aboard the line’s three award-winning clipper ships - Royal Clipper, Star Clipper and Star Flyer.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
After years of online events, ACV@Home – Air Canada Vacations' program for independent, home-based travel advisors – finally rolled out the red carpet (well, a sandy one) last week, hosting its first "Simply The Best" recognition trip at Paradisus Cancun. PAX was there, with its cameras rolling, to capture all the action. Watch our exclusive interview with ACV's Marigold Frontuna – filmed on location!
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With a potential job action on the horizon, the union representing some 4,600 flight attendants at WestJet and WestJet Encore have announced a “Day Of Action” in pursuit of a fair agreement. Over the weekend, CUPE’s WestJet Component announced two informational pickets that will take place at Toronto YYZ (July 12) and Calgary YYC (July 14) airports.
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Transat has responded to a campaign aimed at rallying travel advisors around the suspended BonBon program, addressing its restitution process. "We are aware that some advisors have encountered difficulties during the process,” Julie Sareault, commercial director at Transat, tells PAX. Travel advisor Gail Lea says Transat is forcing advisors to “jump through hoops to be paid what belongs to us.”
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