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VISIT LAUDERDALE EXPANDS LAUDERDALE LOYALIST PROGRAM

Visit Lauderdale’s free, award-winning trade platform, Lauderdale Loyalist, powered by TravPRO Mobile, connects travel advisors with interactive training, ready-to-use marketing materials, and a variety of other tools to help them confidently sell Greater Fort Lauderdale.

A GRAND OCCASION: Epic Grand Egyptian Museum finally open in full as Tut moves in

After two decades of anticipation and countless delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum has finally had its grand reveal, opening in full on the weekend. Located just outside Cairo next to the Giza Pyramids, the $1-billion facility is the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization with over 50,000 artifacts detailing the life in ancient Egypt.

SPORTS AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE

With football, baseball, basketball, and clearly hockey (can you say two-time Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers?) on offer, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant sports scene ensures there’s always a team to cheer for. And for visitors who would rather get out and get active, the area’s various sporting venues, lush parks, serene waterways, and expansive green spaces make it a haven for those seeking to stay fit or simply connecting with nature.

CALIFORNIA STEPS UP TO THE PLATE FOR CANADIANS AT WORLD SERIES

With all Canadian eyes on the Blue Jays playing the in the World Series in Los Angeles this week (shifting gears to Toronto tonight), Visit California launched a playful welcoming digital out-of-home campaign to greet Canadian Blue Jays fans at Dodgers stadium.

DAY OF THE DEAD COMES ALIVE IN MEXICO

As much of the world gets in ghoul on for Halloween, Mexico will come alive with Day of the Dead celebration’s across the country this weekend. The Día de los Muertos holiday (Nov. 1-2) is rooted in pre-Hispanic rituals and Catholic traditions and honours the souls of children and adults who have passed away.

GHOSTS ARE US: Europe’s top 10 creepy houses and why they haunt us

By Cindy-Lou Dale/ The oldest walls in Europe don’t just hold in heat; they hold in stories. Step into a country house on a fog-slung coast or a fortress crouched in a mountain pass, and you can feel history press close: the chill of a draft that shouldn’t exist, the echo of footsteps on an empty stair, the sense that you’ve arrived late to a conversation that never ended.

MY DOCTOR SAYS I NEED A HOLIDAY IN SWEDEN – REALLY!

A sauna in Swedish Lapland for better sleep quality, or cold plunges in the archipelago for improved circulation? Two out of three respondents in a new international survey would be open to spending more time in nature if a doctor prescribed it. Now, Sweden is positioning itself as the world’s first country to which travel can be prescribed by a doctor.

IRELAND REVELS IN ANCIENT ROOTS AT HALLOWEEN

As kids of all ages get pumped over pumpkins and giddy over ghosts this week, Tourism Ireland reminds that the event can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, thereby rendering the destination as the true “home of Halloween” – a “holiday” that is still taken seriously around the country while lending traditions that are rooted in Irish folklore to the rest of the modern world.

CUBA CLOSES AIRPORTS AS MELISSA ARRIVES: Jamaica faces humanitarian crisis

The Cuba Tourist Board has confirmed the temporary closure of airports in Santiago de Cuba and Holguín on Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct. 28-29) as Hurricane Melissa – a category 5 storm that has tied for the strongest on earth in 2025 – approaches the island tonight and into Wednesday.

TRADE OUTREACH: Visit Scotland ready to Connect in 2026

Scotland is welcoming more international visitors than ever, making it the fastest-growing UK nation for inbound tourism, and VisitScotland is planning to continue the momentum at its Connect 2026 event in Glasgow in April. The annual trade event remains a vital platform for Scottish tourism businesses to connect with international tour operators and travel advisors while showcasing the country’s landscapes, culture, heritage, and welcoming experiences.

BAA-D NEWS FROM MADRID

Madrid’s streets were baa-dly jammed last weekend – not by protesters or soccer fans but by a flock of sheep and goats being led through the Spanish capital in an annual festival that honours the area’s rural heritage.

ROME COLOSSEUM: Once secret emperor’s passage opens for first time

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, visitors to Rome’s world-renowned Colosseum have the opportunity to walk through a hidden imperial passage that once allowed Roman emperors to reach the ancient amphitheater unseen. The once-secret corridor – known as the “Commodus Passage” and named after the Roman emperor turned into a pop icon by Ridley Scott’s movie “Gladiator” – opens to the next week (Oct. 27) marking an extraordinary milestone in archaeological preservation and access.

PORTUGAL’S APPEAL ON DISPLAY AT CANADIAN ROADSHOW

By Michael Baginski/ The Visit Portugal Roadshow rolls into Vancouver today (Oct. 23) after stops in Toronto and Montreal earlier in the week, giving over 300 travel advisors and tour operators a chance to catch up on the latest news from one of travel’s bona fide “it” destinations, and one that is particularly popular with Canadians.

CANADA COMPASS: At 96, Niagara District Airport recalls tragic debut, lasting legacy

The Niagara District Airport has been part of Niagara’s skies since 1929, witnessing aviation’s evolution from risky early flights to today’s modern operations. Now marking its 96th anniversary, it has grown from its beginnings on the edge of St. Catharines into the certified general aviation hub it is today at 468 Niagara Stone Rd. in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

HAWAI’I’S GREATEST: Tapping into the Islands’ most unique treasures

Hawaiʻi stands apart as a place where nature, culture, and community come together in incredible ways. Across the islands, remarkable experiences await, ranging from dramatic landscapes and iconic landmarks to distinctive flavours that reflect the islands’ history and traditions. Each island offers something unique, yet all share the same enduring spirit of aloha that defines Hawaiʻi’s greatest treasures. 

VIENNA BITES, IN A GOOD WAY: City to celebrate food and wine in 2026

By Michael Baginski/ Vienna stands out as a culture landmark of Europe, but next year the Austrian capital is sinking its teeth into a new theme – it’s food. In 2026, many of the activities of the Vienna Tourist Board will be dedicated to the theme of culinary delights. At the centre is Viennese cuisine – the only cuisine in the world named after a city.

UPLIFTING BAHAMAS MAKES STRATEGIC CALLS IN CANADIAN CITIES

With a substantial and welcome increase in airlift from this country to the Bahamas this winter – and the need to put more Canadian bums in seats – the islands’ ministry of tourism conducted a sales mission in three secondary, though important, markets last week, opting for Ottawa, Halifax and Calgary (ahead of more populated, and more frequently visited, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver).

BIG AND BOLD: Jamaica aims for 600,000 Canadians by 2030

Jamaica’s minister of tourism has set bold new targets for the Canadian market, aiming to welcome 600,000 Canadian visitors annually and generate US$750 million in tourism earnings by 2030. This ambitious goal comes as the destination experiences a significant 22% increase in Canadian airlift capacity for the upcoming winter season.

SCOTLAND’S SECRET SEASON: A ‘coorie’ break means less stress, more magic

Whether by car, coach or luxury train, experiencing the lochs and glens and cultural highlights of Scotland has long been celebrated as one of Europe’s most stunning touring adventures. From the Edinburgh Festivals and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to community and Highland Games events, summer in Scotland is never short of great events and experiences.

A ‘DEFINING MOMENT’: St. Vincent and the Grenadines aims to transform tourism

With St. Vincent and the Grenadines proving to be one the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean, the islands’ government has announced the injection of some USD$20 million on the upgrade and development of new tourism sites and four new hotels – one of them being a new Beaches resort that represents the largest single tourism development in the nation’s history.

NOSTALGIA MEETS NEW ADVENTURES IN MYRTLE BEACH

As summer comes to an end, Myrtle Beach is the ultimate place to keep the season alive with a nostalgic autumn escape. Golden sunshine, gentle breezes and 100 km of shoreline set the stage for a second summer that pairs seaside traditions with modern experiences, making it easy to have seasonal fun in the South Carolina destination.

FALLING FOR MYRTLE BEACH: The Beach comes alive in ‘secret season’

Canadians notably know Myrtle Beach in the Spring when the city’s iconic Can-Am Days come to life. In 2026, the 65th annual event will take place from March 13 to 22 with a celebration of the friendship between the South Carolina destination and Canada, and where visitors from north of the border are “welcomed, expected, appreciated and embraced” and offered a comprehensive program of activities and deep discounts on accommodations, attractions, shopping and more. 

DON’T SWEAT IT: Europe’s new EES won’t affect travellers (much)

Starting Sunday, travellers – including Canadians – heading to Europe’s Schengen zone countries’ will face new entry protocols. However, even though it may seem like acronym hell, the new EES (Entry/Exit System) should cause little sweat, and ought not be confused with what will be the more cumbersome – and costly – ETIAS (European Travel Information & Authorization System), which is coming (supposedly) next year.

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