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Minor Hotels reports that travellers will be searching for connection in 2026

By TravelPress Staff

December 12, 2025

Minor Hotels reports that travellers will be searching for connection in 2026

In its newly released 2026 travel trends report, Minor Hotels found that travellers are rethinking how they move through the world, seeking multidimensional experiences that resonate emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. The inaugural Minor Hotels Travel Trends Report -- ‘Traveling...

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Flight Centre Travel Group acquires Iglu

By TravelPress Staff

December 12, 2025

Flight Centre Travel Group acquires Iglu

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has acquired Iglu, the UK’s leading online cruise agency and operator of Iglu Cruise, Planet Cruise and Iglu Ski. The acquisition significantly expands FCTG’s global cruise footprint and reinforces the company’s position as one of the world’s most...

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Kazlauskas named President of Norwegian Cruise Line

By TravelPress Staff

December 12, 2025

Kazlauskas named President of Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has named travel industry veteran Marc Kazlauskas as President of Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian), effective Jan. 19, 2026. Kazlauskas joins the company with more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across sales, operations, and innovation in...

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TICO offers update on progress with AG recommendations

By Bob Mowat

December 12, 2025

TICO offers update on progress with AG recommendations

The Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (OAGO) has confirmed that the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has completed 74% of the action items directed at the organization. Over the past two years, TICO has worked to make its operations more efficient and effective by...

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Avalon Waterways sails along making spirits bright

By TravelPress Staff

December 12, 2025

Avalon Waterways sails along making spirits bright

Avalon Waterways is making the holidays a little merrier on Europe’s rivers, with the addition of seven new Christmas Market cruise departures for 2026 – that’s a 15% boost in capacity and marks the company’s largest-ever lineup of festive sailings. The boost in capacity shouldn’t...

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Antigua and Barbuda honour top-producing travel advisors

By TravelPress Staff

December 12, 2025

Antigua and Barbuda honour top-producing travel advisors

Canadian travel advisors were among Antigua and Barbuda’s top global producers honoured and celebrated at the 2025 Antigua and Barbuda Black Pineapple Awards. The event, hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA), recognized travel professionals from Antigua and...

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Cirque du Soleil Marks Key Milestones in Montreal and Hawai‘i

By Renee Morrison

December 12, 2025

Cirque du Soleil Marks Key Milestones in Montreal and Hawai‘i

The renowned circus organization is celebrating the one-year anniversary of their ‘Auana show in Hawai‘i, spotlighted during an exclusive industry event at its Montreal headquarters. Cirque du Soleil celebrated a major milestone this month, marking one year since the debut of ‘Auana,...

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Harmonies of Hope: A celebration of the spirit of Jamaica

By Bob Mowat

December 11, 2025

Harmonies of Hope: A celebration of the spirit of Jamaica

Friends, members of Canada’s travel industry and the Jamaican diaspora were on hand for the Harmonies of Hope benefit concert at the Meridian Performing Arts Centre in North York last night. It was a sell-out crowd of close to 600 who came to show, not only their support for Jamaica as it...

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Holiday Dreams Take Flight with Air Canada

By TravelPress Staff

December 11, 2025

Holiday Dreams Take Flight with Air Canada

Once again, Air Canada is celebrating the holiday season with a heartwarming new spot, Holiday Dreams Take Flight. This year’s live-action spot focuses on Dreams Take Flight, a long-running initiative powered by Air Canada employees, volunteers, sponsors and the Air Canada...

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IATA reports European Air Traffic Control Delays Double Over Last Decade

By TravelPress Staff

December 11, 2025

IATA reports European Air Traffic Control Delays Double Over Last Decade

In a newly released report, IATA reveals that Air Traffic Control (ATC) delays in Europe have more than doubled over the last decade, causing significant disruption for passengers. Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) delays in the region rose by 114% in the period 2015-2024. This is against a...