Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers – even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study.
A court on the Indonesian resort island of Bali sentenced a Swiss tourist on Thursday to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Balinese Hindu observance.
WestJet says it has completed the transformation of its remaining all-economy aircraft that were formerly operated by Swoop or Sunwing airlines. The cabin refresh includes upgraded Premium seating, an expanded Extended Comfort cabin as well as enhanced amenities and a refreshed interior look and feel.
Italy is renowned for its rich culinary traditions and diverse dining experiences. While gourmet restaurants with elaborate menus may be the best place to experience the food it Italy , a more authentic experience often lies in its street food culture.
By WALLACE IMMEN/ Oceania Cruises is stretching the definition of cruises to remarkable lengths. A new menu of options includes cruises that range from 31-day explorations to 180-day circumnavigations.
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ It’s been a while since we checked in on Playing for Change, the amazing musical collective that aims to “inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.”
As millions of travellers head abroad during the peak summer holiday season, Europe has reinforced its position as the world’s leading leisure travel destination, capturing one-third of all global leisure travel spending in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
A two-year comparative survey by ITB Berlin highlights new developments in perceived safety for queer travellers worldwide. Among them: Canada, along with The Netherlands are the highest rated countries in the world, while perception of the U.S. continues to drop.
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ As the eyes of the sporting world fall on Goway’s 25th Annual Cricket Match with Air New Zealand today (Aug. 20) in Toronto, I’m inspired to look back at my own participation in the esteemed event some eight years ago, which I chronicled in a column that has proven to be one of my most popular.
This week: Air Canada Vacations takes to performers to Portugal; Travel Nevada launches the Specialist Challenge in Canada; TTAND registers an ACV honour; Unique Vacations has dropped dates for more Sandals Masterclasses; and Cunard has a new rep for Canada.
MSC Cruises is enhancing its air-inclusive offerings for Canadian travel advisors with expanded Fly & Cruise and Flex Air and programs that create new opportunities to increase earnings while delivering greater convenience, flexibility and customization for clients.
Sunwing Vacations’ Partner of the Month for August, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts is offering clients and travel advisors exclusive incentives for bookings made in August for travel through Oct. 31, 2027.
More than half (57%) of Canadians are interested in participating in an Indigenous-led tourism experience the next time they travel within Canada, yet fewer than one in five (18%) have ever done so, according to new Angus Reid research commissioned by Intrepid Travel, which says that’s a missed opportunity for the travel trade.
Virtuoso concluded its 38th annual Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas with an elegant awards gala honouring the advisors (including a few Canadians), member agencies and preferred partners whose contributions strengthened the luxury network and the broader travel industry over the past year.
Guyana is preparing to host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), Oct. 5-9, amid record-breaking tourism growth, which includes a double digit increase in Canadian visitations.
Trevello Travel Group has announced the promotion of Susan Lawson to Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Partnerships. Previously Director of Engagement, Lawson will lead sales, marketing, supplier partnerships, events, training and mentorship at the Canadian-based host agency.
WestJet Vacations’ new self-serve cancellation feature for travel advisors makes it easier to manage eligible vacation package bookings directly through the WestJet Vacations Agent Portal.
Most travellers expect artificial intelligence to play a limited and carefully controlled role in travel planning, with human judgment, personal experience and independent verification continuing to dominate decision-making, according to the Global Rescue 2026 Traveller Sentiment and Safety Survey.
Tropical Storm Lala left behind a muddy mess Monday caused by intense rainfall and flooding as it moved past Hawaii’s main islands. Lala weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm Sunday after lashing the state without making landfall. The storm was projected to continue moving westward and was forecast to become a hurricane again at sea and far from land by Wednesday.
With the airline set to operate up to 1,252 weekly flights on 88 unique non-stop routes between Canada and Latin America and the Caribbean this winter, WestJet says it will offer its most extensive schedule to Latin America and the Caribbean yet, growing year-over-year (YOY) capacity by 12 percent.
Jamaica is poised for significant expansion of airlift from the Canadian market this winter, with 400,000 seats available to the Caribbean island from its second largest market.
Cuba’s iconic vintage cars have all but disappeared and in their place, small electric tricycles – most of them made in China – have become the primary means of transportation for hundreds of thousands of Cubans grappling with a prolonged fuel crisis.
National Geographic Signature with G Adventures is expanding its fast-growing high-end collection of expeditions with 17 new itineraries, with the latest addition bringing the total number of trips that enable guests to “see the world though National Geographic’s iconic lense” to 67 across 48 destinations.
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked through the opening before fellow passengers pulled him back inside, U.S. investigators said last week.
From a shift from summer to fall bookings, to the rise of city-maxxing and the “AI paradox,” Virtuoso revealed the latest travel trends across the industry at its 38th annual Travel Week in Las Vegas, which concluded Friday.
More casinos may be coming to the Niagara Region in the future, as the Ontario government has announced a deal to end existing exclusivity rights.
A British Columbia court has approved a $4.5-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over workplace harassment of flight attendants at WestJet. The settlement was approved last week after a judge ruled it fair and in the best interest of the eligible employees, JFK Law states on its website.
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ With planes roaring overhead – somehow fitting for a travel event – the Toronto Skal Club attracted members and friends from as far away as Calgary last week on a picture-perfect day on the course to celebrate the tourney’s remarkable 70th year.
Air Canada reported a net loss of $178 million during the second quarter, compared to net income of $186 million during the same period a year earlier. However, the company says its revenue reached $6.3 billion during the quarter, up year-over-year from $5.6 billion.
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