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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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Global air travel was a mess for many during the holidays as mass flights cancellations – brought on by bad weather and the rising Omicron COVID-19 variant – crippled networks around the world. Here's what Canada's major airlines are saying about the situation, which has led to delays and revised schedules.
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Royal Caribbean’s 4,198-passenger Odyssey of the Seas packs all the thrills and chills that Royal is famous for – from surfing to skydiving – but also has extra frills to surprise and delight your clients. "Cruiseguru" Diane Tierney explains.
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The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) says it is “perplexing” that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now advising people against going on cruises regardless of their vaccination status. Meanwhile, ships continue to do business as usual.
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H10 Hotels has inaugurated Ocean Eden Bay, a newly built five-star resort in Jamaica for adults-only luxury holidays.
The new hotel is located on the seafront at Coral Spring and is adjacent to the Ocean Coral Spring resort that the company opened in December 2019.
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Speaking to reporters on Dec. 22, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, addressing the COVID-19 situation in Canada, including the Omicron variant, said that “shutting down the border, at this point, would not be an effective measure.”
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The Crane Resort is now offering complimentary second day PCR test for all guests as an extra precaution against the spread of Omicron. The voluntary test, administered by medical personnel at on site, will add an "extra level of security and increase peace of mind for guests," the hotel says.
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Canada Jetlines has announced the delivery of its first A320-200 aircraft from Jackson Square Aviation. The newly established all-Canadian carrier's plan is to operate 15 aircrafts by 2025.
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Captain Judy Cameron has been named to the Order of Canada. "Judy has been a trailblazer throughout her entire career, and she continues to be a tremendous ambassador, tireless mentor and inspiration to the next generation of female pilots," said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, EVP, chief human resources officer and public affairs at Air Canada.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
The year 2022 will be a very special year as Pax Global Media celebrates its 30th anniversary. Company Founder and President Uguette Chiasson reflects on 30 years in the business, the good times and bad, with a message for the industry to remain confident, even if it is currently difficult.
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Playa Hotels & Resorts has appointed Amanda Morris to the role of Director of Sales – Canada. “Since joining Playa Hotels & Resorts as Business Development Manager, Ontario, Amanda has demonstrated tremendous initiative and leadership, especially during the past two years as we navigated through this pandemic,” said Rose Cosentino, VP of sales – Canada & EURASIA.
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PAX recently explored Mexico and Central America on board Silver Moon as she made her North American debut. Here's everything you need to know about the 596-guest ship, from its understated elegance to immersive cooking classes to animal encounters to passing through the Panama Canal!
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