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Arizona Turns Up the Heat for Canadian Bookings

By Ilona Kauremszky

February 6, 2026

Arizona Turns Up the Heat for Canadian Bookings

This week as T.O. was in its deep freeze, tourism reps from the state of Arizona paid a visit, bringing with them a refreshing thaw, despite many Canadians grappling with travel plans to the United States. Charmaine Singh, president of REACH Global Marketing, the PR agency that reps Visit...

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WestJet Group names Marek Andryszak as President, Sunwing Vacations Group

By TravelPress Staff

February 6, 2026

WestJet Group names Marek Andryszak as President, Sunwing Vacations Group

WestJet Group has named Marek Andryszak as President of the Sunwing Vacations Group, with his appointment taking effect on March 16, 2026. Andryszak will replace Andrew Dawson who announced his retirement in 2025. John Weatherill, WestJet Group Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Marek,...

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Travel Advisor Named One of Fastest-Growing Careers

By TravelPress Staff

February 6, 2026

Travel Advisor Named One of Fastest-Growing Careers

If you’re wondering about the fastest growing careers, well, wonder no more, being a travel advisor is one of them. According to LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise 2026 report, travel advisor ranks #18 nationwide, reflecting sustained growth over the past three years. Many of those exploring...

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Sandals Resorts Launches the Suiteheart Sale

By TravelPress Staff

February 6, 2026

Sandals Resorts Launches the Suiteheart Sale

Sandals Resorts is celebrating Valentine’s with the launch of its Suiteheart Sale. Available to book through Feb. 16 at Sandals’ 17 adults-only all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, the limited-time offer includes up to $1,500 in instant credits, plus perks like dinner under the Jamaican stars...

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Porter expands Montreal network with new Nassau service

By TravelPress Staff

February 6, 2026

Porter expands Montreal network with new Nassau service

Porter Airlines is taking off with nonstop flights today between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS), marking the airline’s first Caribbean service from Montreal. The winter seasonal service operates up to three times weekly and enhances Porter’s...

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Virgin Voyages names Ivan Mansanet as BDM for Western Canada

By TravelPress Staff

February 6, 2026

Virgin Voyages names Ivan Mansanet as BDM for Western Canada

Virgin Voyages has appointed Ivan Mansanet as its new Business Development Manager for Western Canada, and he will be supporting First Mates -- Virgin Voyages’ speak for travel advisors -- across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Sean Russo, Director of Sales,...

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TravelBrands rolls out “Europe: We’ve Got It All” promotion

By Bob Mowat

February 6, 2026

TravelBrands rolls out “Europe: We’ve Got It All” promotion

TravelBrands has launched Europe: We’ve Got It All -- a limited-time campaign designed to help Canadian travel agents unlock more value and earning potential when booking Europe. Running from Feb. 2 to Feb. 28, 2026, the campaign brings together exclusive savings, product-specific...

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Overseas visits drive Florida arrivals close to 2019 count

By Ted Davis

February 5, 2026

Overseas visits drive Florida arrivals close to 2019 count

With the release of its 2025 visitor arrival numbers this week, Florida government tourism reps were able to say that the sunshine state is “the closest we’ve come to a full recovery (from the pandemic) since 2019.” That was the assessment of Bryan Griffin, president and CEO of Visit...

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Let the party begin … Colorado celebrates 150th in 2026

By Ian Stalker

February 5, 2026

Let the party begin … Colorado celebrates 150th in 2026

Colorado is throwing itself a lengthy and lively birthday bash and people in this country are welcome to participate. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Colorado becoming a state and ongoing festivities await those planning to visit the jurisdiction, according to Andrea Blankenship,...

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TravelWits continues North American expansion, adds agency partners in Canada

By TravelPress Staff

February 5, 2026

TravelWits continues North American expansion, adds agency partners in Canada

TravelWits is continuing its expansion across North America as it deepens agency partnerships and scales its advisor-first AI infrastructure globally. The AI-powered search and booking platform designed to streamline travel advisors’ workflows also announced that Marc Casto, CEO of...