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Las Vegas reverse sales mission makes it clear Canadian travel trade critical in challenging times

By Michael Schoenberger

December 17, 2025

Las Vegas reverse sales mission makes it clear Canadian travel trade critical in challenging times

Last week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) hosted 11 major Canadian tour operators in Las Vegas during what they termed as a “reverse sales mission”. A welcome message from the LVCVA’s President and CEO, Stephen Hill, addressed the purpose of the reverse sales...

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Jamaica Welcomes 300,000 Visitors post Hurricane Melissa

By TravelPress Staff

December 17, 2025

Jamaica Welcomes 300,000 Visitors post Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett is celebrating the fact that the island has hit the 300,000 visitor mark post Hurricane Melissa and attributes that achievement to the tourism sector’s remarkable recovery strategy. For Jamaica, this is a significant milestone, that includes...

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U.S. Travel deeply concerned by new foreign traveller social media proposal

By TravelPress Staff

December 17, 2025

U.S. Travel deeply concerned by new foreign traveller social media proposal

U.S. Travel Association has issued a statement following the proposed changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application. The USTA said that: “We are deeply concerned by the recent announcement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that it may seek social...

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Jamaica’s iconic Jakes Hotel set to reopen on Dec.18

By TravelPress Staff

December 17, 2025

Jamaica’s iconic Jakes Hotel set to reopen on Dec.18

One of Jamaica’s landmark properties, Jakes Hotel is set to reopen on Dec. 18. Located on Jamaica’s magnetic south coast, Jakes Hotel has always existed slightly outside of time: a bohemian cluster of seaside cottages, verandas, and saltwater rhythms built on creativity, community, and...

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Carnival Horizon sets sail with more hurricane relief supplies for Jamaica

By Bob Mowat

December 17, 2025

Carnival Horizon sets sail with more hurricane relief supplies for Jamaica

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Horizon has set sail to Ocho Rios, Jamaica with another shipment of hurricane relief supplies. The latest delivery includes 24 pallets weighing more than five tons of critically needed supplies, including hygiene kits, medical items and other essential...

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Arajet announces baggage and service policy changes

By TravelPress Staff

December 17, 2025

Arajet announces baggage and service policy changes

Dominican flag carrier Arajet has announced changes to its baggage and service policies by introducing its new package portfolio: Basic, Classic, Comfort, and Extra. The airline also announced that from now on it will not charge for check-in at the counter, has reduced the prices for...

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RIU Hotels & Resorts opens Riu Ventura in Cancun

By TravelPress Staff

December 17, 2025

RIU Hotels & Resorts opens Riu Ventura in Cancun

RIU Hotels & Resorts has just opened the Riu Ventura, located next to the iconic Playa Delfines beach in Cancun's hotel zone. The resort represents a "new commitment to quality and product diversification, designed to offer a comprehensive holiday experience with RIU’s renowned...

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Canada Strong Pass is back after solid performance in summer 2025

By Bob Mowat

December 16, 2025

Canada Strong Pass is back after solid performance in summer 2025

The Canada Strong Pass is back for the winter holiday season and it will be back for the summer of 2026 after proving particularly popular with Canadians this past summer season. The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and...

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Ontario plans to unlock Niagara’s full potential as global tourism destination

By TravelPress Staff

December 16, 2025

Ontario plans to unlock Niagara’s full potential as global tourism destination

The Ontario government launched its Destination Niagara Strategy -- the province’s plan to position the region as a world-renowned tourism destination to support local businesses, create good-paying jobs and protect Ontario’s economy. The multibillion-dollar strategy will create new,...

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Air Canada Vacations’ Giving Tuesday donates $86,752 for Jamaica Hurricane Relief

By TravelPress Staff

December 16, 2025

Air Canada Vacations’ Giving Tuesday donates $86,752 for Jamaica Hurricane Relief

Air Canada Vacations Giving Tuesday initiative has donated $86,752 to the Sandals Foundation Hurricane Relief Mission. The contribution was made possible through the company’s humanitarian initiative, which pledged $10 per paying passenger for every new package booking to any destination...