Club Med has announced its second Canadian resort – Club Med Tremblant in Québec – marking a strategic expansion of company in North America and building on the successful opening of Club Med Québec Charlevoix in 2021.
Flight Centre celebrated the company’s 30th anniversary in Canada earlier this week at head office in Toronto with senior leaders reflecting three decades of achievement, while sharing what’s ahead in 2026 and beyond.
Carnival is offering a unique opportunity for travel advisors to experience Celebration Key in February and March through a new program called Partners in Paradise. Agents can qualify to get an inside look at Carnival’s newest exclusive destination while learning about the potential for business growth through partnership with the cruise line.
Zambia is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets and a safari lover’s paradise. With its vast wilderness, stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, Zambia offers some of the most authentic safari experiences on the continent. Home to 20 national parks, 36 game management areas, the country provides numerous opportunities to witness the Big 5 and beyond in their natural habitat
Air Transat passengers breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday evening after the company reached a tentative deal with its pilot union, narrowly avoiding a strike on the cusp of the holiday travel period.
By Michael Baginski/ Visit Orlando and a dozen of its top theme park, attraction, hotel and transportation partners delivered a dose of Orlando sunshine to Hamilton and Toronto last week for the destination’s annual Canada trade mission, demonstrating that the destination has “not taken it’s foot off the pedal” when it comes to the Canadian market.
Artificial intelligence is a net positive for travel, according to a show-of-hands after a lively debate that rounded off the Technology Summit at this year’s WTM London. The role of AI in travel was debated by two teams who considered the straightforward proposition of whether the now ubiquitous tech is “the enemy of travel?”
This week: Türkiye was a treasure with Collette for a group of Canadian agents; Onvigo advisors celebrated their independence, and Flight Centre Travel Group unveiled a “transformative” new corporate tool.
Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism, along with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has gathered a list of trusted Canadian and US charities that have committed to supporting relief efforts in Jamaica, targeting the areas most impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Steven Larkin is returning to Intrepid Travel. Formerly President of Intrepid Canada from 2008 to 2014, the Canadian industry veteran will take on the new role of SVP Global Sales & Partnerships, North America effective Jan. 1.
A Transat spokesperson says progress has been made in round-the-clock negotiations with the union representing the company’s pilots, but flight suspensions still loom ahead of Wednesday’s strike deadline unless a deal is made.
Through its annual Christmas Miracle, WestJet is again delivering joy to families with critically sick and injured children staying at Ronald McDonald House locations across Canada. For 13 years, WestJetters have embraced the spirit of giving, volunteering their time and hearts to spread holiday magic both on and off the aircraft and maintaining a tradition that reflects WestJet’s deep connection with Ronald McDonald House Canada, which began in 2007.
By Michael Baginski/ For the 11th consecutive year, Sunwing and RIU Hotels & Resorts hosted their annual holiday season partners trade lunch last week, combining a chance to share the latest news from the popular resort chain with an opportunity to enjoy some exquisite (and way too much) food, while schmoozing with colleagues and starting (or furthering) this season’s holiday spirit.
Canadians’ prospering pipeline to The Bahamas continues to gain steam with the launch of new Air Canada nonstop flights from Halifax and Ottawa to Nassau. The weekly flights come just in time for the holidays – a festive season that notably includes colourful Junkanoo celebrations throughout the islands.
To celebrate launch of its new and upgraded website, Goway has launched a contest for travel advisors where every quote and booking gives them the chance to win a complete Passport to a Free FAM.
Frank Gehry, the Canadian-born renegade architect behind some of the world’s most recognizable buildings, died Dec. 5 at 96. Known for his unconventional style and daring designs, Gehry brought unique life to cultural spaces including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario – iconic attractions that attract visitors from around the world and even helped put some destinations on the tourist map.
Transat says that an “orderly suspension of operations” will begin today (Monday) after the airline’s pilots said they are prepared to strike as early as 3 a.m. Wednesday morning if a labour agreement between the sides is not reached. A complete suspension of flights will be in effect by Dec. 9, the company said.
With an Air Transat labour disruption potentially starting today (Monday), the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), has shared information for consumers in the province who booked travel services either directly or through a TICO-registered travel retailer (including TICO-registered online booking websites).
By Michael Baginski/ Casey Canevari, the late Brand USA Director of Global Trade Development (Canada), was bestowed with the title “honorary Canadian” as he was remembered – and celebrated – at a special Discover America Canada event in Toronto late last week.
The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) has announced that its member airlines – Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP, and WestJet – have jointly adopted a common air travel requirements form for passengers with complex health needs. The move was welcomed by ACTA, which said, “This is a significant step forward in enhancing the travel experience for Canadians who live with complex health needs.”
With the hopes of making the wonderful time of the year even more wonderful for travel advisors, Air Canada Vacations is introducing its first-ever 12 Days of Festive Holiday Offers with deals for both travel advisors and their clients. Starting today (Dec. 8), the promotion features savings, exclusive rewards, and special gifts – all available exclusively when booking through a travel advisor.
Four protesters were arrested Saturday after splattering food on the case of a priceless diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels display was closed after members of a group called Take Back Power smeared apple crumble and poured yellow custard on the display case containing the Imperial State Crown worn by King Charles III during his coronation in 2023.
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Travel advisors are entering 2026 confident of growing sales and their professional value – even amid some challenging headwinds on the horizon, according to a new survey of advisors affiliated with TRAVELSAVERS Canada. In fact, the survey reports that seven in 10 agencies (71%) expect revenue growth in the year ahead.
By Michael Baginski/ The Tourist Office of Spain celebrated an “amazing” 2025 for the destination out of Canada at an event in Toronto Wednesday night – a year that proved “even better than we thought,” according to the office’s Canadian director Isabel Martín Benítez.
Calling Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International “not a good airport,” Donald Trump says that his administration will embark on a reconstruction of the northern Virginia facility – one of the three U.S. capital-area airports whose quality is a hotly debated topic among Washingtonians.
More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation’s most baffling mysteries. Despite years of multinational searches, investigators still do not know exactly what happened to the plane or its 239 passengers and crew, which included two Canadians. Now the search, which was abandoned in 2018, will begin again.
By Wallace Immen/ First it was Ritz-Carlton. Now hotel groups Four Seasons and Orient Express are joining the race to have the most luxurious and personal yachts at sea.
By Michael Baginski/ Big surprise and what took so long? New Orleans has been designated a ‘creative city’ for music by UNESCO, joining a distinguished list of 75 other global places, and second in the U.S. (after Kansas City).
The union representing Air Transat pilots says an overwhelming mandate of 99% has been given for a strike if the company fails to deliver what it deems a “modern contract.” The earliest a strike is legally permitted to be declared is Dec. 10 – just in time for the holidays.