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Viking honours travel advisors at naming ceremony for seven new river cruise ships in Amsterdam

By Ann Ruppenstein

October 16, 2026

Viking honours travel advisors at naming ceremony for seven new river cruise ships in Amsterdam

Travel advisors and industry leaders were honoured during the special international naming ceremony for seven new Viking river cruise ships held in Amsterdam yesterday. While all seven godmothers and godfathers were on location in the Netherlands to release bottles of Norwegian aquavit against...

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Direct Travel celebrates the impact of the leisure community at Direct Access 2026

By TravelPress Staff

October 16, 2026

Direct Travel celebrates the impact of the leisure community at Direct Access 2026

Community impact, innovation, advisor excellence and the future of leisure travel was on the agenda at Direct Travel’s recent Direct Access Leisure Conference in Toronto. Almost 400 attendees -- including just over 200 leisure travel advisors and approximately 85 strategic partners –...

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Travel advisors can win a $200 gift card at upcoming Martinique webinar

By TravelPress Staff

October 16, 2026

Travel advisors can win a $200 gift card at upcoming Martinique webinar

Travel advisors are invited to discover Martinique during an upcoming Travel Webcast on October 22 at 1:00 PM EST, highlighting the island’s unique blend of French art de vivre and Caribbean charm. The session will explore what makes Martinique a distinctive destination, from its...

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Airlift grows significantly as Jamaica gears up for busy winter season

By TravelPress Staff

October 16, 2026

Airlift grows significantly as Jamaica gears up for busy winter season

Jamaica is gearing up for a busy winter season as the airlift to the popular Caribbean destination has been significantly increased. According to the Jamaica Tourist Board’s (JTB) latest Winter 2027 Airlift Outlook, the destination’s airline partners have allocated 1,324,965 seats to...

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Discover the ‘lesser known’ in 2027 with Intrepid Travel

By TravelPress Staff

October 16, 2026

Discover the ‘lesser known’ in 2027 with Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel is responding to the growing demand for lesser-known destinations and closer-to-home travel experiences, unveiling more than 80 new trips for 2027 across its Walking & Trekking, Cycling, Wildlife, Explorer, Expedition, Short Breaks, Family and 18-35s categories. The...

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Porter celebrates 20th with contest for travel advisors

By TravelPress Staff

October 16, 2026

Porter celebrates 20th with contest for travel advisors

For Porter Airlines, October is a special month as the airline marks its 20th anniversary on Oct. 23. And to mark the milestone, Porter is celebrating the travel advisor community that has been such an important part of its journey over the past 20 years by running a special 20th birthday...

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Manulife Canada introduces complimentary eSIM to keep customers connected and protected

By TravelPress Staff

October 16, 2026

Manulife Canada introduces complimentary eSIM to keep customers connected and protected

Manulife Canada is keeping travellers connected and protected with the introduction of a new travel perk designed to help them stay online while they’re abroad. Through a new partnership with Travelgoogoo, a Singapore-based travel connectivity company, eligible Manulife travel insurance...

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Sunwing Vacations Group focuses on strategy, guest experience at Amplify event

By TravelPress Staff

October 15, 2026

Sunwing Vacations Group focuses on strategy, guest experience at Amplify event

Sunwing Vacations Group set the stage for the upcoming winter season during its annual Amplify leadership summit this week, outlining its “enhanced strategic roadmap designed to drive partner success.” Amplify brought together leadership across Sunwing Vacations, WestJet Vacations,...

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ETC reports outlook for fall European travel is more cautious

By TravelPress Staff

October 15, 2026

ETC reports outlook for fall European travel is more cautious

According to the latest European Travel Commission (ETC) and Interrail Long-Haul Travel Barometer for September to December, the outlook for long-haul travel to Europe is more cautious. The fall Barometer looked at travel intention, preferences and barriers among prospective long-haul...

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Travel Agents Remain at the Heart of WTM London

By TravelPress Staff

October 15, 2026

Travel Agents Remain at the Heart of WTM London

Travel agents can expect a warm welcome at this year’s WTM London builds on last year’s record-breaking performance and will offer several new features and standout experiences that have been specifically designed for them. WTM London is working with a range of partners to offer...