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A SIX BILLION DOLLAR PAIR: Royal Caribbean and Sandals partnership
by Staff Writer - Royal Caribbean is diversifying its operations by purchasing a 50 per cent stake in Sandals Resorts for US $3 billion. The joint venture expands Royal Caribbean Group into the land based vacation category, and accelerates the global expansion for Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
‘A CLEAR SHIFT UNDERWAY’: Canadians embracing shoulder-season immersion
by Staff Writer - Canadians are officially extending the travel calendar, trading peak-summer heat and crowds for shoulder-season immersion, according to G Adventures fall booking data.
IT’S TIME TO TACKLE JET LAG: oneworld says new app can help
by Staff Writer - The oneworld Alliance is helping customers adjust to new time zones faster and lose fewer days to jet lag on Round the World journeys through a new partnership with Timeshifter – the world’s most-downloaded jet lag app, with more than 1.7 million users. 
WHEN TO ATTEND A DESTINATION WEDDING – AND WHEN TO STAY HOME
by Staff Writer - As destination weddings rise in popularity, guests face a financial dilemma: how to celebrate loved ones without derailing their own financial futures.
LUXURY TRAVEL’S NEXT FRONTIER: Ultra bound for Bangkok for next exclusive gathering
by Staff Writer - The world’s most exclusive gathering for ultra-luxury travel will take place in Bangkok for the first time in 2027 (June 20-24). Hosted at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, marking the brand’s debut in Southeast Asia. 
TOURISTS FLIP FOR FAVELA TOURS IN RIO
by Staff Writer - As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro – including Canadians taking advantage of new direct flights to the destination – many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city's favelas to learn more about the often-stigmatized territories that are also beacons of urban culture and art.
