ONE THING AT A TIME: Trumps vow to ‘handle’ Cuba – after Iran
The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals, in the latest move by the Trump administration to pressure the island’s leadership that drew immediate condemnation from Havana.
PORTER JOINS IATA: Airline achieves significant milestone
Porter Airlines has officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member, a milestone reflecting the airline’s rapid growth and its deepening integration with the global aviation community.
ASIA – WHERE ‘LIFE IS GOOD’ AND BUSINESS BETTER: Goway Forum dedicated to hot travel destination
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ An expected group of 300 agents and supplier partners across Goway’s roster of 20-plus destinations in Asia is convening today (Tuesday) at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, at the tour company’s inaugural Asia Forum, reflecting just how popular the region is right now for travellers, says Goway VP for Asia, Moira Smith.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE MET: Montreal’s second airport set to open new terminal June 15
Metropolitan Montreal Airport – “MET” – will officially open its new terminal next week (June 15). Upon its opening, the terminal will host operations for Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation, offering flights connecting Canadian destinations from coast to coast. The terminal will also be able to accommodate other airlines in the future.
TRANSAT MAKES GAINS IN SPAIN: Signs interline agreement with Iberia
Air Transat and Iberia have entered a new interline partnership with Iberia, further expanding the Canadian carrier’s footprint in Spain and enhancing travel options for its customers. The agreement enables Air Transat passengers to connect via Madrid (MAD) to over 20 destinations including Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Ibiza (IBZ), Tenerife (TFN and TFS) and Alicante (ALC).
ALBANIANS AGAINST TRUMP-LINKED RESORT
A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, is facing growing resistance from protesters in Albania. Police fired water cannon and clashed with protesters last week and thousands continued to oppose the plan on the weekend in the capital, Tirana.
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CUBA VOWS TO CARRY ON: ‘Disappointed’ Sunwing latest to suspend Cuba operations indefinitely
On a day that a defiant Cuba Tourist Board declared the country “open for global business,” including transitioning hotels to Cuban brands, Sunwing Vacations Group declared that it had made the “difficult decision” to indefinitely suspend all its Cuba operations until further notice.
ABRA-CADABRA: Air Canada ‘unlocks the Americas’ with new partnership
With the stroke of a pen, Air Canada has signed an agreement designed to further “unlock the Americas” through a strategic partnership with the parent company of Avianca and GOL airlines.
AIR TRANSAT REASSURES OVER SUMMER TRAVEL
Air Transat says it has enough fuel to maintain normal operations throughout the summer season. The message of reassurance further comes with enhanced flexibility conditions for clients applicable to its Eco Standard and Club Standard fares for a limited time.
WISH YOU WERE HERE: Antigua and Barbuda
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Held every July and early August, Antigua and Barbuda Carnival is far more than a festival, it’s a living expression of the islands’ history, identity, and spirit.
WORLD CUP HIGH: Soccer fans expected to feel the need for weed
With less than a week to go before the World Cup, a Toronto cannabis shop has already got ahold of the trophy – sort of. Cosmic Charlies is selling golden bongs that resemble the tournament’s prize and are marketed as “a true hat trick: portable, durable and easy to clean.”
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: June 1-5, 2026
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