Wave Season – traditionally considered to be January through March – is underway and cruise lines, in addition to some of the suppliers that sell them, are out to make a splash with incentives for clients, and in some cases travel advisors as well in the name of boosting bookings. Here is a sampling of some of the offers currently available.
Air Inuit has a new aircraft that promises to deliver better service to Nunavik says CEO and president Christian Busch. The Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft went into service Tuesday on the airline’s Montreal-Kuujjuaq route.
When it comes to postcard-pretty Greek Islands, Paros ticks all the boxes – white-washed cubist villages, blue-domed churches, waterfront seafood tavernas and countless golden-sand coves. All that’s missing are the crowds, who flock instead to nearby Santorini and Mykonos – Paros’s glitzier cousins.
In a bustling city where space is at a premium, Bangkok has unveiled a new rooftop park that serves as the city’s newest landmark. Part of the Central Pattana mixed-use development in the heart of the city, Central Park blends nature, culture, dining, and commerce into one integrated precinct.
Canadians are feeling optimistic about travel in 2026, according to Allianz Global Assistance Canada (Allianz). In its 9th annual Vacation Confidence Index Study, the insurance provider revealed that seven in Canadians say they are confident they will take a vacation this year, marking a significant nine-point increase from last year.
The Smithsonian Institution gave the White House new documents on its planned exhibits Tuesday in response to a demand to share precise details of what its museums and other programs are doing for America’s 250th birthday.
The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) has announced the promotion of Fiona Bowen to Senior Manager Membership, recognizing her outstanding contributions and more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry.
This week: TRAVELSAVERS’ Affluent Traveler Collection marks 20 years; Transat Distribution Canada celebrated the 2024-25 winners of its Bravo Excellence Club; a new addition at Zebrano Travel; Ensemble has a new partnership; Intrepid has prizes galore for agents; Travel Nevada is planning special events for its specialists; and Atlas Ocean Voyages has a new website for agents.
For Anguilla – the quiet Caribbean gem most widely known as a sun-and-sand snowbird haven – it all started with a little bit of luck. Assigned the .ai domain name all the way back in 1996, the then-residents of Anguilla could scarcely predict that the rise of ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Gemini almost three decades later would turn .ai into one of the world’s most desirable domains.
Amid the constant blare of car horns in southern Mexico City, it’s hard to imagine that Cuicuilco was once the heart of a thriving ancient civilization. Yet atop its circular pyramid, now surrounded by buildings and a shopping centre, a pre-Hispanic fire god was revered.
Rising travel costs across key segments of the industry are reshaping how North Americans plan, book and prioritize trips, according to research from Internova Travel Group (ITG), one of the world’s largest travel services companies, which includes Travel Leaders Network in its portfolio.
Canada and the U.S. say two preclearance projects that would allow more travellers to be screened well in advance of crossing the border are set to proceed this year after many months of planning. The assurances follow U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra’s comments that cast doubt on the future of arrangements.
With new members Fiji Airways, Oman Air and future member Hawaiian Airlines adding options across the Pacific, Asia and Arabian Peninsula, oneworld says its Round the World options are more extensive than ever.
As interest and the demand for authentic Indigenous experiences across the country continues to rise, the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) has created a list of new and notable experiences where visitors can discover the resilience and vibrancy of Indigenous cultures and communities through events range from revitalized traditions and sustainable stays to culinary storytelling and community-led adventures.
Hawaii’s airports are slated to get a fresh look as part of Hawaiian Airlines’ newly announced investment plan of more than US$600 million over the next five years, designed to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests travelling to, from, and within the islands.
Portugal’s Algarve is by no means unknown to world travellers, but the southern region of the country still allows for unspoiled experiences, with Visit Algarve touting to visitors the authentic beauty of its lesser-known towns, scenic trails and nature.
By Sean Ridgeley/ Kaylee Clarke was making her way back to school in Truro, N.S. from Newfoundland after the holidays when it quickly became clear it was not going to be a straightforward trip. Ultimately, a journey that should have taken a few hours took a few days, hampered by airline delays and reroutes, damaged luggage, and 14 hours just to get back where she started.
Last November, WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech stepped onto a plane bound for Toronto along with five other executives, the chairman of the board and several union representatives to try out the airline’s new compacted seating at the back of the cabin.
By Michael Baginski/ U.S. Travel’s signature inbound travel trade show IPW – running since 1969 – is set to take place for the first time ever in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and organizers are putting out the welcome mat for Canadians for an event that organizers promise will be like none before.
As the final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome last week, the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in what was the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and closed by another.
Citing unprecedented demand for travel to Japan, while at the same time cognizant of the demands of overtourism, Goway is expanding its product line in the Asian destination with off- the-beaten-path experiences on the southern island of Kyushu and Shizuoka region near Mt. Fuji.
News nuggets, airlines, hotels/resorts, cruising, tours, events, FAMS/incentives, deals, destinations and more are covered in our weekly round-up of travel industry news you may have missed.
By Mike Foster/ As we dive deeper into the themes introduced in my last column (and series opener), I want to share a practical vision of the near future. We are standing at a crossroads: AI is already part of our daily lives, and by 2026 it will be far more ubiquitous in the workflows of travel professionals.
Canadian airlines pulled back in a big way from the United States over the past year and boosted flight volumes elsewhere – especially the Caribbean – with no sign of a cross-border rebound on the horizon.
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says the region is open for business and ready to welcome travellers in the wake of the U.S. military action in Venezuela, which caused a temporary closure of airspace last weekend that disrupted some travellers.
Residents of Gander, Nfld., formed an impromptu volunteer shuttle service for about 200 passengers aboard two planes forced to land unexpectedly at the town’s airport on Wednesday night.
A rare “weather bomb” swept across Britain overnight with warnings of life-threatening winds, rains and snowfall and major travel disruptions as it headed in from the southwest of England during what already has been one of the country’s worst cold snaps in years.
By Wallace Immen/ It seems everyone got the same idea at the same time: there’s an untapped demand for a small ship that can explore the far corners of the globe in the luxury you expect at the world’s finest hotels or resorts.
By Michael Baginski/ “Hallelujah,” the ubiquitous Leonard Cohen classic, has been covered countless times (ok, there’s been over 300 versions identified), with the likes of Jeff Buckley, k.d. lang, Yolanda Adams, Jennifer Hudson and Willie Nelson being considered among the best.
From travellers planning holidays centered around sporting events to children influencing family holiday choices, there are six key trends that are shaping guests’ booking patterns and driving itinerary offerings heading into 2026, according to MSC Cruises.