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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Norwegian Cruise Line is making an even bigger splash at Great Stirrup Cay. PAX was among the first to test-drive Great Tides Waterpark, NCL’s sprawling new 19-slide playground in the Bahamas yesterday. From rollercoaster-like waterslides and a nerve-rattling cliff jump to a not-so-lazy river with a swim-up bar, we braved the drops, spins and screams ahead of the park’s Sept. 4 grand opening. Here's what it's like.
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Air Canada Vacations and Intrepid Travel have teamed up to bring the adventure operator’s small-group trips to the vacation company’s booking platform and travel advisor network. Starting this week, eight Intrepid itineraries in Canada will be available through Air Canada Vacations, giving travellers the ability to combine an Intrepid adventure with flights in a single booking.
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More than 170 travel advisors stepped aboard Holland America Line’s Volendam ship this summer as part of a multi-port initiative led by Aaron Crawford, the cruise line’s business development manager for Canada. Crawford sailed from Boston to Montreal, hosting ship tours at ports throughout the Canada & New England itinerary and giving agents an opportunity to experience the ship firsthand.
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Myrtle Beach is highlighting new reasons for Canadians to visit. Speaking to PAX in Toronto this week, Visit Myrtle Beach representatives discuss longer-stay offers, hotel investment, culinary experiences and accessibility initiatives while reaffirming the destination’s longstanding Canadian ties and continued support for travel advisors through education, partnerships and ongoing outreach.
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Air Canada has issued a travel alert for Houston as Tropical Storm Edouard threatens to disrupt flights on Wednesday (Sept. 2). The airline says flights to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) may be impacted by the storm throughout the day.
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WestJet’s pilots are preparing to negotiate their third collective agreement. ALPA has notified management of its intention to open talks, calling for improvements to career growth, working conditions, scheduling and safety. The union says it wants to work with WestJet to bring stability to employees, the airline and its customers.
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TRAVELSAVERS has appointed Sevi Anagnostis senior director of supplier relations and Michael Raffanello supplier relations and marketing coordinator for TRAVELSAVERS Canada. The expanded team will support preferred partner relationships and agency growth, with Anagnostis focusing on air and car partners and Raffanello supporting supplier coordination, marketing and affiliated agency programs.
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SeaDream Yacht Club has unveiled SeaDream III, its first fleet addition in 25 years. Debuting in July 2029, the yacht will carry around 200 guests, with Canada and Great Lakes itineraries planned for 2030. Reservations are open for inaugural sailings, with a 180-night world voyage scheduled to depart in 2031.
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Air Canada is inviting customers to guess its newest destinations ahead of a summer 2027 network expansion announcement on Sept. 3. A newly released trailer video features hidden clues, with a trip for two anywhere the airline flies up for grabs. The contest runs from Sept. 1 to 4, 2026.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Hyatt has opened the 467-room Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, marking the adults-only, all-inclusive brand’s debut in the Dominican Republic. The beachfront resort features five à la carte restaurants, seven bars and lounges, a spa, fitness facilities and programming spanning wellness, Dominican culture, live music and creative workshops.
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Trafalgar will bring Insight Vacations and Costsaver under one name for 2027, offering more than 600 itineraries across five travel categories and three value tiers. The expanded portfolio goes on sale in Q4 2026, with existing itineraries, experiences and pricing unchanged for 2027 departures. Advisor training is now available online.
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Ken Houston didn’t set out to become a travel advisor, but 50,000 Cruise Critic posts later, he’s built a cruise business on trust, expertise and lightning-fast replies. From construction and pizza delivery to Blockbuster and carpentry, every chapter taught him one thing: urgency matters. Today, with clients across North America, Houston proves you don’t need flashy marketing when your reputation does the selling.
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