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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Three civil rights groups have now issued travel advisories for Florida in protest of controversial policies sanctioned by the state’s Governor Ron DeSantis. This week, the N.A.A.C.P. issued an advisory for The Sunshine State, coming on the heels of similar warnings from the L.U.L.A.C. and Equality Florida. PAX connected with Dana Young, president and CEO of Visit Florida, for comment.
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This summer, Gen-Z and Millennials are opting for far-flung destinations, with a shift towards late-season travel and a focus on in-depth exploration of a singular place, according to Contiki's latest booking data. From Japan to Thailand, Asia is also rising on the charts as a top destination.
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Viking has announced a new Middle Rhine itinerary for this December, allowing guests to experience Europe during a quieter time of year. In addition, the company has added 20 more sailings to this year’s Christmas Market river voyages, welcoming an additional 3,686 guests in 2023.
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Virtuoso discussed the latest trends in luxury travel at its 2023 Symposium last week (May 17-21) in Montreal, which attracted attendees from 35 countries. Virtuoso's CEO Matthew D. Upchurch said the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is only amplifying authentic human connection. He outlined four goals Virtuoso is working on.
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The Dominican Republic has updated its entry requirements, which now state that foreign visitors must have round-trip air tickets. The update was shared by the Dominican Republic’s tourism office on May 18. Visitors without a return ticket must at least show their return ticket to their final destination.
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A new destination marketing and management organization (DMMO) will replace the current Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board in the coming months, according to the destination’s Minister of Tourism Josephine Connolly. “Experience Turks and Caicos” will officially launch July 1, with a goal of managing and marketing the Turks and Caicos Islands tourism industry.
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Nobu Hospitality has announced its expansion into Portugal, marking another significant milestone in the company's global expansion strategy. The first Nobu Hotel and Restaurant in Portugal will be located in the heart of Lisbon, on the famed Avenida da Liberdade.
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Emerald Cruises and Scenic Canada are hosting a series of complimentary showcase events across Canada during the months of May and June. The sessions are designed for both travel advisors and consumers interested in learning more about the brands' range of destinations and the benefits of cruising.
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Riviera River Cruises will continue accepting bookings for 2023 departures in CAD equivalent to prices listed in USD through the end of June, providing significant savings through the exchange rate. The promo, available exclusively to Canadian travel advisors, is valid on new bookings of 2023 departures made through June 30, 2023.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
The Travel Agent Next Door’s 2024 conference in Jordan, which will mark the host agency’s ten-year anniversary, sold out in 47 seconds, with more than 150 agent partners on a wait list, according to a release. The epic week-long event in the Middle East next year is a collaboration with G Adventures, Jordan Tourism and Royal Jordanian Airlines. Here's what to expect.
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Keep your shoes, belt and light jacket on. Ottawa announced a revamp of its trusted-traveller program on Tuesday (May 23) to help speed up security lines at airports as the busy summer season begins. Eligible travellers will be allowed to keep laptops, large electronics and compliant liquids in their carry on, said Transport Minister Omar Alghabra.
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Swoop scoop: PAX has obtained an executive summary of the tentative four-year agreement between the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and The WestJet Group and one of the terms is that budget carrier Swoop be fully integrated into WestJet’s mainline by October 2024.
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