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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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The United States will lift its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international travellers next week, the White House announced Monday (May 1).The requirement for foreign air travellers and at the Canada-U.S. border, imposed back in 2020, will end on May 11 — the same day the U.S> national public health emergency related to COVID-19 will be lifted.
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It's a travel convention "unlike any the world has seen before." G Adventures, on Tuesday (May 2), announced its inaugural “GX” summit, a global mega-event in Peru from Sept. 22-28, 2023, that will highlight the impact community tourism can have on a destination. G's Change Makers agent incentive will be hosted during the event.
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PortsToronto’s cruise ship season has officially begun, welcoming its first vessel last Friday (April 28) – the upscale, 378-guest Viking Octantis, Viking’s first expedition ship that debuted last year. Octantis has launched a "record-breaking" cruise ship season in Toronto, which will welcome 54 ships between May and October, and more than 22,000 passengers.
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Celebrity Cruises is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, happening May 7-13, by turning the national holiday into Travel Advisor Appreciation Month. Honouring the essential role of travel advisors, Celebrity is offering exclusive incentives and up to $70,000 in cash prizes.
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Air Transat launched a new promo in Canada on Tuesday (May 2) called “time to go.” Encouraging Canadians to step out of their comfort zone, the spot shows that it is essential to travel in order to recharge one's batteries and escape the monotony of life. A pizza box using Transat’s colours was also created.
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Starting May 3, Aeroplan members can earn 1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on eligible orders in the Grocery and Retail sections of the Uber Eats app, with no minimum spend required.
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Ensemble recently held its inaugural “Uncharted” advisor-focused virtual event, kicking off a new series. The event – themed “Seeking Spectacular” – drew more than 1,000 advisors, who had the opportunity to learn about destinations and partners and discover trends that are top of mind for today’s travellers.
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Holland America Line kicked off its 2023 Alaska cruise season Monday (May 1) with the arrival of Eurodam at Port of Seattle. Eurodam and Westerdam will sail roundtrip from Seattle; Koningsdam while Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Volendam from Vancouver.
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Air Canada and Dreams Take Flight transported a plane load of children on Tuesday (May 2) from Toronto to the happiest place on earth. The plane was carrying children who were meant to experience the once-in-a-lifetime trip in 2020 but were unable to due to the pandemic. The flights treat children with an unforgettable day at a theme park in Florida or California.
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Scenic Group Canada is celebrating Travel Advisor Appreciation Month with CAD $100 and $200 gift cards and giveaways of free luxury river and ocean cruises.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
WestJet on Monday (May 1) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines. The transaction, first announced in March 2022, combines the two Canadian aviation and leisure companies. It will bring "greater choice, competitive airfares and increased direct access to sun destinations to Canadian travellers," WestJet said a news release.
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Uniglobe Travel has blended its Eastern and Western Canada companies – two entities that, for more than 40 years, have operated independently – into one singular brand called Uniglobe Travel (Canada). The update was officially shared at Uniglobe's national conference in Toronto on Saturday (April 29). PAX was there to get all the answers.
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WestJet on Sunday (April 30) celebrated the departure of flight WS80 from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Tokyo's Narita International Airport. The airline's first-ever service to Asia marks a milestone for WestJet as the airline reaffirms its Western Canadian growth strategy and commitment to strengthening Alberta's visitor economy.
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