Every traveller finds their match with Grand Palladium

Grand Palladium’s Punta Cana collection brings three distinct resorts together under one seamless all inclusive philosophy, ensuring every type of traveller finds their ideal Caribbean experience. Families discover the magic at Grand Palladium Select Bávaro and Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort and Spa, complete with pirate-themed kids clubs, splash pads and the celebrated Infinite Indulgence® experience. Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa and Casino adds a casino, sports bar and the Zentropia Palladium Spa and Wellness complex to the collection. Dining spans from French classics, Japanese Teppanyaki, traditional Indian cuisine and Argentinian grilled specialties, while evenings come alive at the spectacular Chic Cabaret and Restaurant, open to guests aged 18 and over across all three properties. Guests at Grand Palladium Select Bávaro enjoy Stay at 1, Play at 3 access to all three resorts, while guests at Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort and Spa and Grand Palladium Palace share Stay at 1, Play at 2 privileges.

Unwind and Realign

For travellers who believe a truly great vacation leaves them feeling better than when they arrived, Grand Palladium’s Punta Cana collection delivers in full. The Zentropia Palladium Spa and Wellness complex serves the resort family with an extensive menu of therapeutic treatments, hydrotherapy services and deeply restorative experiences designed to quiet the mind and restore the body. Mornings can begin with a yoga session on the beach as the sun rises over the Caribbean, while afternoons invite guests to surrender to massages, facials and holistic wellness rituals tailored to individual needs. Families looking to recharge together can retreat to the calming surroundings of Grand Palladium Select Bávaro. In Punta Cana, wellness is not an add-on to the experience that is woven into every part of the stay

Endless bliss at Bavaro Beach

Bavaro Beach is one of the Dominican Republic’s most celebrated stretches of coastline and Grand Palladium’s three Punta Cana properties put guests right at the heart of it. Whether travellers are paddle boarding through crystal-clear waters at the family-friendly Grand Palladium Select Bávaro or setting sail on a catamaran at Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort and Spa, every day is shaped by the sea. Water sports including kayaking and windsurfing keep energy levels high, while swim-up bars and pools offer a more relaxed alternative for those who prefer their adventure horizontally. Across all three properties, the same pristine white sand, turquoise waters and unhurried beach atmosphere create a setting that is effortlessly hard to leave. This is Punta Cana at its most irresistible.

BRITISH AIRWAYS, PORTER ANNOUNCE CODESHARE

Effective July 8, a new codeshare agreement between Porter Airlines and British Airways will take effect, giving British Airways customers seamless access to travel on 17 select Porter Airlines domestic routes in Canada including Ottawa, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

CALIFORNIA, HERE SHE COMES: New York’s Coker takes top tourism post in Golden State

Visit California today announced Julie Coker has been named the organization’s next – and only second ever – president & CEO, succeeding longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. Coker will assume the role Oct. 1, swapping coasts from New York, where she was president & CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions.

LAST WEEK THIS MORNING: June 22-26, 2026

A round-up of 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.

DISPLACED CUBA PAX CHOOSING D.R. AND MEXICO 

Sunwing Vacations, now Canada’s largest former supplier of Cuba vacations, says it has seen a dramatic switch in bookings to the Dominican Republic in place of the troubled Caribbean island.

WHERE’S THE HOOGHLY? YOU’RE ABOUT TO FIND OUT

By WALLACE IMMEN/ Think you’ve seen it all? Leave it to Scenic Group to keep expanding the definition of exotic cruising. Their latest boutique ship, Scenic Aura, will be exploring a river that flows through India’s West Bengal along with land extensions for tiger viewing and visiting the Taj Mahal.

LISTENING IN: Remembering David Clayton-Thomas

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and other hits, helped make the so-called “brass rock” band among the most popular acts of the late 1960s, died “peacefully” Tuesday at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto at age 84.

TRADING VOLUME FOR VALUE: Longer, higher spend trips are driving strong summer

Canadian travellers are prioritizing longer, higher-value trips that are driving strong growth for the summer, according to new data from Virtuoso. Notably, while demand for travel to the U.S. has softened, the travellers who are going are spending significantly more, and Canadian summer travel overall is pacing well ahead of last year. 

WESTJET POSTS TOP ON-TIME PERFORMANCE

Hailing the ranking as a “major milestone in operational excellence,” WestJet reports it has earned a place among the world’s most on-time airlines in the latest Cirium On-Time Performance Report.

WESTJET HITS NEW HEIGHTS WITH JAYS: Unveils branded plane to mark partnership renewal

By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ With nearly 1,000 WestJetters, Toronto Blue Jays representatives – including legendary players Pat Borders and Edwin Encarnacion – and community members in attendance, WestJet celebrated the renewal of its long-standing partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday by unveiling a new co-branded plane that will take the iconic Jays logo to 35,000 feet, and wherever the plane flies.

FIRST DOMINO TO FALL? Porter reduces fuel surcharge

With fuel prices dropping in the wake of an apparent agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, Porter Airlines says it is reducing its temporary surcharge for new reward flight bookings to $20.

FRENCH FRY AND EUROPE WITHERS UNDER RECORD HEAT

France recorded its hottest day ever Tuesday as an early heat wave gripped Europe, prompting the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum to restrict visiting hours and disrupting school and transportation schedules in multiple countries.

RETAIL ROUND-UP: Agent news, fams & incentives

This week: ACTA is concerned over cuts, Ensemble ups tech ante, Utah Office of Tourism hosts Canadian travel advisors, Flight Centre Canada gets a gift partner, and Collette collects food donations.

UNPRECEDENTED MEASURES: Cuba aims to open up economy

Citing economic models in China and Vietnam, Cuba’s Communist Party has approved an emergency economic package featuring unprecedented free-market measures aimed at opening up the struggling island’s economy following heightened pressure from the United States.

À BIENTÔT À TOULOUSE: France’s Ville Rose awaits culture-loving Canadians

Toulouse is one of France’s most underrated gems – a mid‑sized, culturally rich, high‑value city that consistently delights travellers without overwhelming them. And it’s easily accessible for Canadians via direct Air Canada flights from Montreal, now on the airline’s sparkling new Airbus A321-XLR aircraft.

CONTEXT IS KEY: The most important skill in the age of AI

By Mike Foster/ One of the most valuable lessons I learned in business is that the first answer is not always the best answer. Over time, I came to understand that good decisions usually come from understanding context before evaluating options. I was reminded of that lesson years ago when I began looking for a new office location.

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