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  ALTERNATIVE SCENARIO: Canadians look beyond US for next holiday plans
  by Staff Writer - Anger over the trade war set off by Donald Trump as well as a weak loonie have resulted in plummeting bookings to the US, report Canadian travel companies, which also say clients are switching their plans to other hotspot destinations.
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  WESTJET SUNWING EXECUTIVE SHUFFLE
  by Staff Writer - A retirement and two promotions will change the look of the looking of the WestJet’s executive team as the integration between WestJet and Sunwing continues: Andrew Dawson has announced that he will step down early next year and Samantha (Sam) Taylor and Tanya Foster have immediately taken on important new roles.
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  WHERE TO BEWARE NATIONAL ELECTIONS WHEN TRAVELLING
  by Staff Writer - Travellers should be aware of heightened risks associated with visiting countries experiencing potentially volatile national elections, advises leading travel risk and crisis management firm Global Rescue, which has released a risk assessment for countries with national presidential and parliamentary Elections in 2025. But breathe easy, Canada doesn’t rate – though some other destinations clearly do.

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  FLYING HIGH ON LAND, AIR AND SEA: A Four Seasons future snapshot
  by Staff Writer - Four Seasons opened its first hotel in 1961 in Toronto, and since that time has become a global leader in luxury hospitality and branded residential, currently operating 133 hotels and resorts and 55 residential properties in major city centres and resort destinations in 47 countries. And there are more than 60 projects under planning or in development.
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  MSC CRUISES SET FOR SUMMER IN EUROPE, CARIBBEAN
  by Staff Writer - MSC Cruises is set for summer with a host of Mediterranean itineraries featuring both beaches and cityscapes; northern exposure in Iceland and the Norwegian fjords, and a first look at MSC World America, as she sails her inaugural summer season in the Caribbean.
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  EMMA IN GERMANY: Meet the new face of German tourism
  by Staff Writer - The German National Tourist Board’s (GNTB) inaugural AI influencer project utilizes artificial intelligence to promote Germany as a travel destination on an international scale. With the launch of ‘Emma’ – an AI-generated influencer – the GNTB has created an interactive brand ambassador designed to virtually inspire potential travellers to visit the European country.

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  A FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE: Industry issues call to action on tariffs
  by Staff Writer - Canada’s travel and industry isn’t taking US tariffs (and the economic damage they cause) lying down. “These new developments have the potential to significantly disrupt both inbound and outbound travel, with implications on tourism businesses, travellers, and the local economy,” summed up The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) President and CEO, Andrew Siegwart.
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  BORDER SECURTIY AT RISK, CBSA UNION WARNS
  by Staff Writer - The federal union that represents Canada’s front-line customs and immigration officers says it’s worried about staffing levels at the Canada Border Services Agency as the country responds to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
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  ‘ALL THEY DO IS BRING CHAOS’: Florida cities brace for Spring Break
  by Staff Writer - Miami Beach officials have announced they are bringing back enhanced security measures for practically the entire month of March, including parking restrictions and increased fees for non-residents. The new rules were introduced last year after three consecutive years of spring break violence
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  RETAIL ROUND-UP: Agent news, fams & incentives
  by Staff Writer - This week: News from The Travel Agent Next Door, Trevello Canada, Direct Travel and Virtuoso; ACTA is planning town hall events next week; plus, incentives from Intrepid Travel and New York City.
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  UNIWORLD BEEFING UP ITS SUPER SHIP FLEET
  by Wallace Immen - The Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is expanding, with three brand new river cruise ships due to start sailing in 2027, completing the line’s transformation to an all Super Ship fleet.
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  WATERPARK WILL SPARK MONTREAL TOURISM
  by Staff Writer - Plans for major recreational tourism project in Mirabel, Que, have been unveiled with expectations that the first phase of the multifunctional complex will open in 2028. The $175-200 million entertainment hub, featuring a world-class indoor water park, will be located about an hour from Montreal, and is expected to become a major economic and tourism driver for the region and Greater Montreal, say city officials.