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The atmosphere was friendly and comfortable at TTC Tour Brands’ Mississauga, ON Travel Talks evening this week – the second in a series of 14 such events being held across Canada between May 7 and June 3. Along with the Kitchener event that kicked off the series and the Mississauga...

Porter Airlines is suspending the Porter Escapes brand. As a result, the company said that: “No new packages are being sold through this channel, but all trips currently booked for future travel will be honoured.” In a statement, Porter said that it is “refocusing vacation packages...

Port Canaveral is building a new cruise terminal to meet the growing demands of the cruise industry. The strategic decision to build a new multi-user cruise terminal at the Port’s existing North 8 berth provides significant cost savings, operational flexibility, and an expedited...

On the evening of May 8, WestJet and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the certified union representing WestJet load controllers, reached a tentative agreement on the first collective bargaining agreement between the organizations. Both parties now...

Silver Nova, the pioneering new ship from Silversea, has arrived in Alaska for the first time, embarking on a series of immersive seven-day voyages from May 9 until September 5, 2024. The ship’s inaugural season in Alaska also marks the introduction of the S.A.L.T. program to the region,...

Princess Cruises recently announced its 2025-2026 South America and Antarctica season, offering guests affordable rates, a wide range of shore excursions, and the comfort of a ship that can safely navigate this journey while offering countless amenities and activities to enjoy. "Our upcoming...

Riviera River Cruises’ MS Lord Byron began the 2024 season having undergone a refurbishment of its public areas and cabins, as well as a full renovation of its stern restaurant. Built in 2013, the ship sails on France’s Rhône River. New furniture was added to the ship’s lounge,...

RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened its seventh hotel in Jamaica. The RIU Palace Aquarelle is the chain’s first establishment in Falmouth, the capital of Trelawny parish, just 35 minutes from Montego Bay airport and two hours from Kingston. The new five-star, 24-hour all-inclusive...

If 2023 was the year for “revenge travel,” then 2024 is shaping up to be the year for intentional exploration. A recent Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) survey conducted by YouGov reveals that 61 per cent of Canadians are planning to pack their bags within the next year—but this time...

Preparations are now underway in the Windy City to welcome delegates who will attend IPW 2025. The international tourism conference and trade marketplace will run June 14 to 18 next year, reports Baxter Media’s Ted Davis, who has been attending IPW 2024 in Los Angeles. Attendees will...