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Las Vegas extends warm welcome to Canadians

By Beatrice Ang

August 25, 2026

Las Vegas extends warm welcome to Canadians

“We love you, we want you, we need you” was the resounding mantra from the Las Vegas contingent during their recent sales mission to Western Canada. At the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, 12 Las Vegas suppliers provided the 100 travel agents at the sit-down dinner updates and insights into...

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WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of new collective agreement

By TravelPress Staff

August 25, 2026

WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of new collective agreement

It’s a good day for good news as WestJet’s flight attendants – represented by CUPE 8125 – have ratified their new collective agreement with a 90.2% vote in favour of the deal. Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125, said that: “This is a strong mandate from our members and...

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ITB Americas will tap into future trends at inaugural event

By TravelPress Staff

August 25, 2026

ITB Americas will tap into future trends at inaugural event

With more than 40 sessions and a line-up of top speakers from across the travel industry, the inaugural ITB Americas Conference will tap into issues ranging from AI and luxury travel to destination growth. Set for Nov. 10 to Nov. 12 in Guadalajara, Mexico, ITB Americas will feature six...

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TICO annual meeting set for Sept. 22

By TravelPress Staff

August 25, 2026

The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) will hold its annual general meeting at 5 pm on Tues., Sept. 22, 2026. Purpose of the meeting includes: Receiving the financial statements for the previous financial year, together with the Auditor’s Report; Receiving and considering...

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Go beyond the beach to discover all the wonders of Nayarit

By TravelPress Staff

August 25, 2026

Go beyond the beach to discover all the wonders of Nayarit

For many travellers, Nayarit begins with the Pacific: long stretches of beach, surf towns, jungle-covered mountains and the luxury resorts of Riviera Nayarit, but travel inland -- or simply a few streets beyond the shoreline -- and another side of the destination emerges. This is a Nayarit...

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Park’N Fly appoints Sara Norris as Alberta account executive

By TravelPress Staff

August 25, 2026

Park’N Fly appoints Sara Norris as Alberta account executive

Park’N Fly has appointed Edmonton-based sales veteran Sara Norris as its new Account Executive for Alberta, as the national airport parking company looks to build on strong growth in the corporate and leisure markets. Norris brings a wealth of sales experience across diverse sectors, most...

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WestJet Vacations adds Royalton Vessence Barbados to its portfolio

By TravelPress Staff

August 25, 2026

WestJet Vacations adds Royalton Vessence Barbados to its portfolio

WestJet Vacations has expanded its Caribbean offerings with the addition of Royalton Vessence Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. The new, adult-oriented retreat on Barbados’ Platinum Coast, blends artistic design with island elegance. The 220-room resort offers an...

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Unpacking the Canadian cruise traveller’s profile and why they travel

By TravelPress Staff

August 24, 2026

In the third-part of this exclusive four-part series, Environics Analytics’ Sandra Ware, Director of Client Strategy – Travel explains that today’s audience of cruise traveller spans a broader range of lifestyles, motivations and travel behaviours. Ware writes: “They come with attitudes...

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TIME Canada names industry leaders to Inaugural National Committee

By TravelPress Staff

August 24, 2026

TIME Canada names industry leaders to Inaugural National Committee

TIME Canada (Travel Industry Mentor Experience) -- the not-for-profit mentoring program dedicated to developing and retaining the next generation of travel, tourism, hospitality, cruise, and aviation professionals -- has announced the members of its inaugural Canadian committee. That...

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Advisors can discover Sicily at Collette virtual event

By TravelPress Staff

August 24, 2026

Advisors can discover Sicily at Collette virtual event

Collette is inviting travel advisors to join a special virtual event -- Through Their Eyes: Experiencing Sicily & Its Isles with Collette -- to gain firsthand insights from a traveller who recently explored the Italian destination with Collette. The virtual event will be hosted by...