Despite persistent increases in airfare, hotel rates and other travel expenses, experienced international travellers are continuing to travel abroad with relatively few changes to their plans, according to the latest Global Rescue Traveller Sentiment and Safety Survey.
Air Canada has embarked on a major expansion of its network overseas, announcing seven new routes in Europe and Asia for next summer. Chief commercial officer Mark Galardo says the move signals a push to become a fully international carrier as the country’s largest airline aims to draw more on higher-margin globetrotters and less on purely domestic customers.
Travelling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.
Coaster enthusiasts assemble: A Texas theme park is taking history by the horns with the unveiling of Tormenta Rampaging Run – a record-breaking, adrenaline-pumping roller coaster that the promises to redefine the thrill-seeker experience.
Wallace Immen/ Sea Dream Yacht Club is ordering a new ultra-luxury ship that can take 200 guests around the world. It’s been a long time coming for the 25-year-old boutique ultra-luxury cruise line ,whose two ships carry just 112 guests and have a crew of 100. While the yachts were born in the 1980s and are over 40 years old, they’ve been meticulously maintained and have a loyal following.
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ You might remember him from such movies as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Tim Curry, of course, had many roles beyond the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter, both in film and on stage, but he’ll always be remembered as the cross-dressing transexual from Transylvania.
Trafalgar is positioning itself as a new global travel brand, introducing new travel categories and unifying the 2027 portfolios of Insight Vacations and Costsaver under the single Trafalgar name to create a broader, simpler portfolio for travel advisors and their clients. The expanded portfolio will be on sale in Q4 2026 ahead of the peak Black Friday booking period.
Given their expertise, cruise ship captains helming the approximately 320 ships in the fleet of member cruise lines of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), have their own perspectives – and favourite ports of call.
Hundreds of commercial flights will be told to change their paths over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean during the next two winters to show how minor altitude adjustments can reduce aviation’s climate impact.
By CINDY-LOU DALE/ The modern traveller is no longer satisfied with simply booking a room. Increasingly, holidays are chosen not only for where they are, but for the stories they create. Whether spending the night in a converted lighthouse, a luxury treehouse or an underwater suite, experiential accommodation has become one of tourism’s fastest-growing sectors.
Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios is known for unpretentious style, flawless service, and timeless Caribbean charm along a private, pristine white-sand beach. Now Canadian travel advisors can earn exclusive a 17% commission incentive alongside premium guest benefits on qualifying direct bookings made by Oct. 1 for travel through Aug. 31, 2027 (min. five-night stay).
Coffee is part of the daily routine of millions of people around the world, but in few places is it as present in culture, history and landscapes as in Brazil, a country that built part of its identity around the bean and has led global production for more than 150 years.
By ROBIN LAWTHER/ AI is already changing travel. It is helping people search faster, compare options more efficiently and build itineraries with far less effort than ever before. For travel advisors, that brings real opportunity. AI can remove friction, speed up admin and help surface better choices for travellers in less time.
Tourism Australia has released its new 10-year strategic Tourism 2035 plan, aimed at creating future demand and competitiveness for Australia as a destination internationally and supporting the nation’s tourism sector.
Downtown Las Vegas properties Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino are celebrating the success of their “At Par” promotion, which delivered a significant boost in Canadian tourism. By treating $1 CAD as $1 USD, the offer welcomed more than 120,000 Canadian visitors, driving an 80 percent increase in Canadian visitation, more than $20 million in slot coin-in and over 8,000 hotel room nights.
Modernization of Inuvik’s Mike Zubko Airport will begin this fall, says Transport Canada.
Set along the sheltered waters of La Sagesse Bay on the island’s southeastern coast, InterContinental Grenada-La Sagesse will introduce a new expression of modern luxury to Grenada, blending cosmopolitan sophistication with immersive Caribbean experiences in one of the island’s most naturally stunning settings.
Every air passenger owes a dubious debt to a Pan Am flight that plunged into the ocean off Puerto Rico in 1952 – an accident that killed 52 and led to requirements for the passenger safety briefings given on every commercial flight today.
G Adventures and its non-profit partner, Planeterra, have officially dropped the details for the 2026 GX Summit taking place in Cambodia, Sept. 23-28, including announcing headline speakers at the World Community Tourism Summit and the act for its iconic closing party – renowned mashup artist DJ Earworm, who represents the “exact heartbeat” of tourism pioneer’s signature global event.
If you ask a local when Myrtle Beach is at its best, many will point to fall. The days remain pleasantly warm, making it easy to spend the entire day outdoors. But the weather is only the beginning. Distinctive traditions, unexpected celebrations and new experiences give fall a character all its own along the Grand Strand.
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has announced the appointment of Michèle Rauzon as Business Development Representative for Québec, further strengthening Barbados’ presence in the Quebec market.
Disney Cruise Line (DCL) will return to New York City and offer more cruises from San Juan, Puerto Rico, in Fall 2027 and Spring 2028, according to company, which has unveiled its winter cruising schedule for next year.
Leaf-peeping season is on the horizon as Québec’s scenic landscapes burst into brilliant colour with the changing foliage. Whether travelling on two wheels or four, the province’s dedicated touristic routes are a great way to explore the region throughout September and October as the autumn leaves turn.
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ Porter Airlines continued its network expansion last week with news of the upcoming launch of four new routes from London, Ont., notably including two to Florida – Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. And while destinations aren’t new to Porter, they do represent more lift at a time when Canadians continue to have their feathers ruffled by the trade war and the antagonist attitude of the Trump regime south of the border.
Intrepid Travel has launched an emergency appeal through its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, following catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal that has devasted communities along the Trishuli River corridor last week.
Air Canada has announced a new mobility aid travel policy designed to make travel simpler, more consistent and less stressful for customers who travel with mobility aids, including customers participating in adapted sports.
Travelbrands raised $10,000 in support of SickKids Foundation through its annual SickKids Walk, bringing together over 55 participants in Toronto and Montreal for a shared cause. With all funds raised being matched, the initiative will deliver a total impact of $20,000 for SickKids.
A push by fans to rename Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon’s death.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says 30 Canadians and permanent residents are missing following flash floods that swept through an area along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday.