ARE AMERICANS PACKING?: ‘Move to Canada’ Google searches hit their highest peak
- US Google searches for “how to move to Canada” skyrocketed as the votes were counted and Trump's victory became apparent. "Work visa Canada" searches in the US have also surged as votes were revealed. Searches for “if Trump wins can I move to Canada” peaked for the first time in three months. And, “Canada work visa” searches are projected to skyrocket by 566% following Trump’s victory.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN BUYS MEXICAN PORT
- Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed it is buying the Port of Costa Maya in Quintana Roo, Mexico. The deal is reported to be worth nearly US $300 million and includes adjacent land at Mahahual. The cruise company plans major upgrades at the port and surrounding infrastructure.
THE ‘ROB AND RYAN EFFECT’: Stars help Wrexham hit the tourism jackpot
- In Wrexham, the ‘Rob and Ryan effect’ goes beyond the soccer club the Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought and revived, as tourism and investments grow in the small Welsh city, which has rapidly become one of Britain’s most unlikely tourist hot spots.
INSURANCE TIPS: Key benefits for Canadian cruisers
- Due to the unique multi-leg nature of travelling by cruise ship, combined with potential medical issues abroad, the importance of cruise travel insurance cannot be overstated, says travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip.ca.
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: Abu Dhabi follows Vegas lead
- The world’s second Sphere will be built in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates following the opening of the first in Las Vegas. The attraction will be located in a prime spot in the city and echo the scale of the Sphere in the US and is expected to be a major year-round draw for both residents and visitors from around the world.
HEAD WEST: Dude ranches tap cowboy culture, great outdoors
- With the popular “Yellowstone” series set to return this fall, America’s majestic wild west will again be in the spotlight, inspiring many to seek not only the great outdoors, but an authentic western experience. And where better to do so than a dude ranch?
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CUBA PREPARES FOR HURRICANE HIT: Tropical Storm Rafael chugs past Jamaica
- Tropical Storm Rafael was chugging past western Jamaica on Tuesday and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it headed toward Cuba. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said it expected “steady to rapid intensification” over the next 24 to 36 hours.
AUF WIEDERSEHEN: German National Tourist Office has significant closures
- The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) in Canada will be closing due to significant budget cuts affecting operations in 2025. This decision involves the closure of six offices worldwide, including Canada.
BOEING STRIKE ENDS: Workers vote to accept contract
- Factory workers at Boeing voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash.
LINDSAY PEARLMAN NAMED COO OF TRAVEL LEADERS NETWORK
- Travel Leaders Network (TLN), the largest network of professional travel advisors in North America, has announced that Lindsay Pearlman will serve as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President at Travel Leaders Network. His role will officially begin in January 2025, and he will report to John Lovell, President of TLN.
TRAVEL SCAM ALERT: How to spit and avoid common travel deceptions
- Travelling can be an exhilarating experience, filled with adventure and the opportunity to explore new cultures. However, for many, it can also be a minefield of scams and deceit. The more travellers know about the tricks and traps scammers use, the better off they’ll be.
THE STORY BEHIND KLM’S LITTLE BLUE HOUSES
- What basement bar belonging to anyone with tenure in the travel industry doesn’t have one? Since the 1950s, KLM has been handing out Delft Blue Houses filled with Bols Jenever to World Business Class passengers on intercontinental flights. The houses are miniature versions of buildings in the Netherlands and abroad with a special history and are sought-after collector’s items.