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Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Railbookers Group has appointed Clementina Iannuzzi as business development manager for Eastern Canada. She brings more than 12 years of travel industry experience and joins from Air Canada Vacations. Speaking to PAX, Iannuzzi shares her plans to reconnect with advisors and support the company’s growing Canadian business.
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With non-stop air capacity reaching an unprecedented peak of up to 18 flights a week this winter, Canada has officially become Martinique’s top international source market. At its annual Sensation trade event at Toronto's Malaparte, the Martinique Tourism Authority (MTA) met with travel advisors and trade partners to highlight expanded airlift, surging cruise arrivals, and a strategy aimed at welcoming 45,000 Canadian visitors by the end of the year.
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Flair Airlines today (Nov. 5) named Bevie Thomas, CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer. Thomas, who joined the airline Nov. 1 and is based in Toronto, brings more than 15 years of finance leadership across hospitality, real estate and retail, most recently as vice-president, corporate controller at Royalton International. She will lead Flair’s finance team as the airline continues to grow.
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Mokhtar Kerkeni will leave MSC Cruises Canada on Nov. 6 after four years with the company. Speaking to PAX, he said he's open to new opportunities in the industry. MSC Cruises is reviewing responsibilities within its Canadian sales team, with new appointments and territories to be announced shortly.
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Club Med has opened reservations for Club Med St. Croix. Located along Davis Bay in the U.S. Virgin Islands, this 150-suite all-inclusive resort is scheduled to open Nov. 12, 2027.
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YYC Calgary International Airport has opened two additional security lanes as it prepares for projected passenger growth.
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The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority will bring its hotel partners to Burlington, Ajax and Toronto Nov. 16-18 for a Southern Ontario roadshow aimed at travel advisors. Advance registration is required.
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The Travel Institute will hold its second annual Alumni Celebration Week Nov. 9-13, giving certified graduates access to professional development sessions, exclusive resources and a chance to win one of three cruise vacations.
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This all-suite beachfront resort will feature 61 suites and 172 private residences, alongside a 5,500-square-metre spa and longevity clinic, restaurants and bars, and experiences exploring Emirati culture. Click to find out more!
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On Dec. 1, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts will reopen two renovated all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica and Tenerife, with refreshed options for families and groups.
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Lemon-roasted parsnips, chicken with sage mustard sauce, and Yukon Gold potato gratin are just a few of the dishes found on an Air France flight by signature chef Olivier Perret, featuring seasonal Canadian ingredients and French culinary techniques.
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Carnival Cruise Line is bringing its signature fun to Twitch with Play Carnival, an interactive livestream on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 10:30 a.m. EST. Viewers will vote on the challenges, destinations and surprises that digital creator iJustine and Carnival Fleet Cruise Director Erin Weigand take on aboard Carnival Celebration, with a chance to win a Carnival cruise
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Jamaica is approaching three million visitors in 2026 as its tourism sector continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett told travel advisors in Winnipeg last week.
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Canadian stayover arrivals to the Cayman Islands rose 41 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, with expanded winter air service set to bring more options for Canadian travellers.
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