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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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The long wait times reported at Canadian airports combined with the delay in getting passports renewed is creating obstacles in the travel industry’s recovery, says the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA), which is calling on Ottawa to intervene. Meanwhile, air travel in Canada intensifies as CBSA reports traffic numbers 17 times times higher than last year.
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Face masks will not have to be worn in airports or on flights in Europe staring next week, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announced on Wednesday (May 11). The news comes as an increasing number of European countries have relaxed or lifted their pandemic-related restrictions.
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Passengers aboard Air North, Yukon's airline, landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport Tuesday night (May 10), becoming the first to enjoy Canada's first-ever scheduled direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto.
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Passengers aboard Air North, Yukon's airline, landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport Tuesday night (May 10), becoming the first to enjoy Canada's first-ever scheduled direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto.
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Jumeirah Group has expanded its international portfolio with the debut of its first contemporary resort in Indonesia – Jumeirah Bali. The resort offers 123 villas in one and two-bedroom configurations, as well as a four-bedroom Royal Water Palace, all featuring views of the Indian Ocean and lush green natural beauty of Bali.
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Ultra-affordable airline Lynx Air has announced major expansion into Atlantic Canada. This week, the Calgary-based carrier announced the addition of St. John’s and Halifax routes to its network, creating new, low-cost links to Edmonton and Calgary.
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Celebrity Cruises has named American gymnast Simone Biles, 19-time World Champion and seven-time Olympic Medalist, godmother for Celebrity Beyond, which recently debuted in Europe. In this role, Biles will name Celebrity Beyond at the official ceremony in Fort Lauderdale on November 4, 2022.
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AmaWaterways kicked off Travel Advisor Appreciation Month on May 4 with a dedicated Webinar Wednesday announcing exclusive perks – including free sailings, ‘Sell 3, Sail Free’ reward cruises, new Seminar on the River dates and gift cards – to thank travel advisors for their unwavering dedication and support over the river cruise line’s 20-year history.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Travel Professionals International (now called "Trevello") wrapped up its 2022 national conference at Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico last week with giveaways, awards, and plenty of "unlocked" lessons that were enhanced by the voices of travel advisors. Here's our exclusive recap of what went down at the host agency's first in-person conference since 2019.
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G Adventures has announced its relaunch list for June 2022 and - for the first time since the pandemic - more than 1,000 departures are on the list, representing a return to 50% capacity when compared to 2019, which is the highest number of trips operating since the pandemic was declared.
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Under an evening sky in Monte Carlo, the Azamara Onward was officially christened on May 2. PAX was there to capture the magical moment, and prior to the ceremony, the newest ship to join Azamara's fleet treated travel advisors and media to a four-night “shake-down” cruise that sailed from Barcelona to Marseille, Porto Venere and Monte Carlo with an overnight stay.
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