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Friday, May 5, 2023
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It's one big coincidence. Exactly one week after Palace Resorts’ BDM for Ontario Diana Winters announced her departure from the company, another member of Palace’s Canadian sales team is making an exit – and she’s going to the same company as Winters. Sharon Wilson is joining Exoticca as a BDM in Western Canada. And, PAX has learned, there's more growth coming.
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Pilots with WestJet, days away from a possible strike, will host a nationwide picket on Monday (May 8), according to the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA). The action will see hundreds of uniformed pilots gather at three major airports to show WestJet management they remain committed to negotiating a "North American industry-standard contract."
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Meliá Hotels International has announced four new hospitality projects in Cuba as it continues to boost its presence in the country.
In addition, the new Meliá Trinidad Peninsula and Sol Caribe Beach are due to open this season on the island, which is expecting to welcome 3.5 million tourists this year.
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Jewel Palm Beach All-Inclusive Beach Resort in the Dominican Republic offers the perfect vacation destination just 20 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. See more in today's videotorial courtesy of Playa Hotels & Resorts!
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Jenni Berg has worked at The Travel Corporation for her entire adult life. “Nineteen years in almost every role and brand possible!” says Berg, who, today, a national accounts director for TTC Tour Brands Canada. Here, PAX Checks In with "the country girl at heart" to discuss travel pet peeves, being polite in Croatia, and the one trend North American travellers are warming up to.
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Amid a “stronger-than-anticipated” demand for travel and lower-than expected fuel prices, Air Canada has updated its earnings outlook for 2023. The revised guidance also reflects adjustments to various expense items, including those resulting from higher-than-expected traffic, the airline said Thursday (May 4).
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Granite Travel Trade Expos has announced dates for shows this fall that will see events extend across the country to Western Canada, The Maritimes, and to additional cities in Ontario. "The expansion of our Granite Travel Trade Expos is a direct response to the success of our April shows and industry demand to bring it to other markets,” said Bradley Dean of Granite Productions.
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Explora Journeys has announced its partnership with world-renowned Italian chef Mauro Uliassi to curate a one-of-a-kind culinary experience for guests onboard EXPLORA I. Guests can experience the menu from the Maiden Journey commencing on July 17 until the arrival in New York on Sept. 25, 2023.
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Exodus Travels has just unveiled a new line-up of foodie-focused trips as part of its brand-new Gastronomic Getaways Collection. the tours are designed for food lovers and adventure seekers alike who want to experience the best of both worlds while exploring new destinations.
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Carnival President Christine Duffy welcomed the first guests to board Carnival Luminosa from a U.S. port in Seattle on Thursday (May 4). The ship arrived after a 23-day transpacific journey that began in Brisbane, Australia to begin a series of sailings to Alaska. The voyages will visit Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, as well as Victoria, B.C., and cruise Tracy Arm Fjord.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
“When you’re working with TTC Tour Brands, it doesn't matter what it is that your clients are looking for. We're going to have something in the deck that is going to be perfect for them,” said Melissa DaSilva, president of TTC Tour Brands. Kinda like a deck of cards, which were played Wednesday night (May 3) at a casino-themed party hosted by TTC Tour Brands in Toronto. PAX was there to get insight on the latest travel trends.
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Trevello has launched a new tech platform, “Trevello Connex,” designed to streamline operations, enhance the customer experience and boost sales. It has also unveiled a new training program for new advisors entering the industry. The tools were announced at Trevello’s national conference, which is currently unfolding at Breathless Soul Cancun resort in Mexico.
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Sales produce awards, but fascination drives a good story. During the darkest days of COVID-19, there were glimmers of creativity as Canadian travel advisors reinvented themselves in inspiring ways. On Travel Agent Day, in the spirit of the late Barbara Walters, PAX has compiled its list of the 10 Most Fascinating Travel Advisors who glowed during the pandemic.
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