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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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The way travellers engage with Canadian airlines will change this week as new rules on refunds for air passengers come into force. Starting Thursday (Sept. 8), airlines will have to refund passengers for cancellations and long delays if customers can't be rebooked on another available flight within 48 hours. Even when those cancellations or delays are not the fault of the airlines.
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Canadian travel advisors are in Central Florida this week, opening doors in the “Vacation Home Capital of the World.” Experience Kissimmee, along with partners from Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations, is hosting ten travel pros on an exclusive FAM that explores Kissimmee’s booming vacation home market, as well as Florida’s top theme parks and attractions. PAX is covering the action-packed trip exclusively.
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After a two-year pause amid the pandemic, Goway Travel’s yearly cricket match against Air New Zealand was rained out but event attendees didn’t let the weather dampen their spirits. Hosted at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club, the event saw Goway welcoming its staff, Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand partners, as well as travel media on Aug. 30 in celebration of this 20-year annual tradition.
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Julie Skinner, VP, leisure sales and operations at Vision Travel, has announced the appointment of Renata Grant to the position of regional manager/Ontario. Based at Vision’s Toronto head office, Grant will be responsible for growing leisure sales and supporting advisors based in the head office as well as in Ottawa and Georgetown, ON.
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The St. Vincent and The Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA) has announced updates on flights and hotels to the destination. Air Canada will recommence a weekly non-stop service from Toronto Pearson to St. Vincent starting Nov. 4, 2022, and twice weekly starting Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 using their Boeing 737 MAX 8.
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This month, Sunwing is offering reduced rates, travel benefits and a chance for customers to win an all-inclusive getaway with Princess Hotels & Resorts. Agents can also earn 3X STAR Agent Reward Points on all new seven-night bookings to Princess in Punta Cana. A new digital magazine highlights the property's grounds and amenities.
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Visit Seattle has called on Canuckiwi Consulting to manage its consumer and trade marketing, and travel trade relations in Canada this fall. “Canada is Seattle’s top international market and Canadian travel advisors, tour operators and OTAs are key partners to driving our visitation,” said Caitlyn Shearer, tourism manager, Visit Seattle.
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Get ready for a celebration 50 years in the making. It’s the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary. The World’s Most Magical Celebration. Because when you celebrate here, nothing could be more magical.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
From beer pipelines to medieval castles, PAX is getting an exclusive look at Holland and Belgium this week with AmaWaterways and Canadian travel advisors! Step on board the vibrant AmaStella as we we sail rivers and canals, one chocolate truffle at a time. “We have the upper echelon of travel advisors on board,” noted Sandra Gardiner, director of national accounts for Canada at AmaWaterways.
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The Italian Government has granted a consortium formed by Certares, Air France-KLM, and Delta Air Lines exclusive rights for the next phase of the negotiations for the partial acquisition of the national airline, ITA Airways.
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PAX gets an exclusive on-location look at G Adventures' flexible, small group touring style in Turkey with Canadian travel advisors. The history and food-focused itinerary from Aug. 14 to 21 was a journey from vibrant Istanbul to coastal towns along the Aegean coast to ancient cities, like Ephesus and Hierapolis, and back. Here's what travel agents, and their clients, can expect.
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