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Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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From private cathedral tours and stately homes to Highland hotels and whiskey tastings inside a former prison, RIT Vacations brought a taste of Ireland and the U.K. to Toronto.
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Canada is the fastest-growing market for Intrepid Travel, which was founded in Australia in the late 1980s. In September alone, bookings made through travel advisors increased by 43%. As the company has just announced the acquisition of the French brands Altaï, Atalante, and Altaï Travel, PAX spoke with Christian Wolters, president of Intrepid Travel in Canada.
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Wading through the water toward the bobbing panga boat, I prayed I wouldn’t lose my footing or drop my bag filled with electronics. Jimmy Tosso, our tour guide, had advised us to wear waterproof shoes for the boat transfer to our accommodations. But I quickly learned that flip flops weren’t up to the task.
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WestJet Encore flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 have filed a notice of dispute with the federal government, seeking a conciliator’s help to resolve stalled contract negotiations.
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Qatar Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with Porter Airlines, expanding connections across Canada through its Toronto and Montreal gateways. Read on to find out about other Canadian connections.
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Accor and Hard Rock International have announced a global strategic partnership covering loyalty programs, hotel distribution and international development.
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Alan Leibman as CEO and Tatiana Ferreira as president. Leibman succeeds Ernesto Fara, bringing more than three decades of luxury hospitality experience. Ferreira, previously chief sales officer, will oversee sales, commercial activities, information technology, marketing and guest experience for the company’s global three-yacht fleet.
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AmaWaterways joined Vilshofen, Germany, to celebrate the town’s 1,250th anniversary with an event aboard AmaMagna on Nov. 8. Local residents took guided ship tours before a ceremony and luncheon recognizing a partnership dating back to 2008. The celebration included an exchange of flags and the presentation of a commemorative ship’s bell.
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Four Seasons has announced Coastlines & Culture, a new private jet itinerary running May 6–26, 2028. The journey includes stops in Seoul, Sri Lanka, Zanzibar and the South of France, with stays at five properties joining its private jet program for the first time. Limited spaces remain on its 2027 departures.
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Meliá Hotels International has signed a new resort on Roatán, Honduras, with plans to open the oceanfront property in 2029.
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Carnival Corporation has opened Princess Cays to competing cruise lines as its own brands increasingly favour nearby RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.
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Flight Centre Travel Group Canada welcomed more than 20 children to its Toronto head office earlier this month for its second annual Take Your Kids to Work Day, introducing them to the people and skills behind the travel industry. Read on to find out what happened.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
China isn’t a one-dimensional destination. From the ancient ranks of Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors to the tea fields of Hangzhou, the silk traditions of Suzhou and Shanghai’s futuristic skyline, the second half of the TripOppo China FAM trip revealed a destination of striking contrasts.
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Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana brings beachside art workshops, a hidden speakeasy and an adults-only atmosphere to the Dominican Republic. PAX explores the 467-room all-inclusive, from its dining options and wellness offerings to Vantage Club perks, with insights into Canadian demand and what travel advisors should know before booking their clients.
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Porter Airlines has been named Best Economy Class in the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year, ranking first among 20 international airlines.
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