WESTJET FLIGHT ATTENDANTS RATIFY COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 have ratified their new collective agreement, with a 90.2% vote in favour of ratification.
A HOCKEY STAR’S GUIDE TO GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE
Some people call him “Mr. Las Olas,” and it fits. Florida Panthers star Anton Lundell has settled into the rhythm of Greater Fort Lauderdale, so Visit Lauderdale named him an official brand ambassador in January. With back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships, he also knows a thing or two about life in the spotlight and where to go when it’s time to unwind.
BORDER BUSIER IN JUNE: Canadian visits to U.S. continue to climb
In June, the number of Canadian-resident return trips from the United States increased 5.0% year over year, while trips to Canada by US residents rose 6.1%, according to Statistics Canada.
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD: Fort Lauderdale serves up record Dine Out options
Now on the burner, Visit Lauderdale’s Dine Out Lauderdale restaurant months continue through Sept. 30, offering a record number of unique options for visitors to discover the South Florida destinations culinary landscape this year.
YOLO, JOMO OVERTAKE FOMO: Travellers rejecting social media-inspired travel
Experienced international travellers are redefining how they travel, favouring meaningful experiences, quieter destinations and value overcrowded attractions and social media-driven itineraries, according to the latest Global Rescue Traveller Sentiment and Safety Survey.
THE COLOURS OF GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE: A custom Pantone® colour palette becomes a new way to connect with travellers
From Radiant Sunrise to Golden Shore, Visit Lauderdale now has its very own custom destination colour palette. Created in partnership with the Pantone Colour Institute, the unique collaboration marks a new approach to destination branding and reflects Visit Lauderdale’s continued investment in innovative destination marketing by using design and storytelling to create deeper connections with travellers.
THIS PASSENGER SURE HAS BALLS
A TSA agent discovered a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger’s suitcase during a routine security screening at an Alabama airport last month, law enforcement officials said.
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INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE: Virtuoso 2026 awards celebrate the best in luxury cruising
Virtuoso concluded its recent 38th annual Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas with an elegant awards gala that honoured its top cruise partners for 2026.
U.S. PILES ON AS CUBA FACES ‘FULL-BLOWN CRISIS’
President Donald Trump’s administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned country and broadening enforcement of laws that bar Americans who visit the island from dealings with government-owned or -affiliated businesses.
25 YEARS OF CRICKET (AND CUCUMBER SANDWICHES)
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Goway and Air New Zealand broke out the traditional cucumber sandwiches once again (ok, it was actually poutine and chicken sliders) as the two sporting frenemies convened for their annual summer cricket match at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club late last week.
NO BLUE SKIES FOR AIRLINE: Transat seeking solutions for high fuel costs
The parent company of Air Transat paid more than ever for jet fuel in its latest quarter due to the ripple effects of the Iran war, prompting the company to seek further federal aid
WESTJET ORDERED TO SCRAP WEIGHT CAP ON WHEELCHAIRS
The Canadian Transportation Agency said WestJet must scrap its 300-pound weight cap on mobility aids before July 2027. The airline is imposing an “undue barrier” on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, said the transport regulator.
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