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Monday, November 2, 2026
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PAX is on location with 21 Canadian travel advisors on TripOppo’s 11-day China Agent FAM, starting in Beijing with the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the city’s hutong neighbourhoods. Read on to see how advisors are experiencing modern China, where Canadians can currently enter visa-free for stays of up to 30 days.
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Air Transat has launched Staria, a consumer rewards program that allows members to earn points toward flights and vacation packages, pool points with family and friends, and unlock travel perks.
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The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has issued Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited a licence to operate scheduled international services using medium and large aircraft between Canada and Sint Maarten.
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In today's Monday Minute, Tracy Sinclair of Ultimate Destination Weddings reflects on nearly 30 years in travel. From her first flight to Spain to planning weddings for 120-plus guests, her career has been shaped by specialization and preparation. “Find your niche and become an expert in it,” she says.
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Martinique expects 275 cruise ship calls during the 2026-27 season, up 12.7 per cent from the previous season, with new ship arrivals and expanded homeporting operations helping drive the increase.
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Air Transat has launched non-stop service between Montreal and Istanbul, adding a second Canadian gateway to its network in Türkiye. The inaugural flight, TS314, departed Montreal-Trudeau airport on Oct. 29, coinciding with Türkiye’s national day. The route operates year-round, with up to two flights weekly, complementing the airline’s Toronto–Istanbul service launched in December 2025.
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Clementina Iannuzzi has announced her departure from Air Canada Vacations (ACV) after more than two years with the tour operator, but she isn’t saying goodbye to the travel industry.
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Emerging Travel Group (ETG) is expanding its Marketing Hub with a network of hundreds of media providers, helping travel brands use first-party travel insights to reach relevant B2C and B2B audiences beyond ETG’s own platforms.
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G Adventures has named eight destinations to watch for 2027, from China and Egypt to Norway and the Balkans. The list highlights regions supported by new flights, updated visa policies and rising demand for cultural connection.
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Brendan Vacations announced Black Friday savings across all travel styles for 2027 Ireland and Scotland trips. Travel advisors and past guests have early access from November 2, ahead of a public sale running November 5 to December 3.
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Impression Isla Mujeres has joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, with the Mexican resort retaining its adults-only, all-inclusive format and Endless Privileges inclusions.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
First in Service’s Colombia summit explored AI, luxury travel trends and opportunities for Canadian advisors as the company marked its 35th anniversary. PAX was the only media outlet on the ground, reporting on the trends and the personal connections shaping the agency’s approach to growth.
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WestJet is urging Ottawa to develop a national aviation strategy, warning that rising fuel costs, regulatory pressures and federal financing for competing airlines are putting further strain on Canada’s aviation industry.
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Renewing your Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) membership could be your ticket to Europe. The Join, Renew, Refer and Certify Program returns for 2027, with an Aurora Expeditions cabin for two as the grand prize. Entries run through July 31, 2027. Read on for the four ways to enter.
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