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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Things are always changing (churning) on Turkey's Bosphorus Strait - waters that defined what was once the capital of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. In hotel land, a fresh flurry of allure has arrived with opening of The Peninsula Istanbul. The 177-room hotel, built on the European side of the Golden Horn, not only functions as a spiffy look-out, but is also in sync with both past and present, writes Shinan Govani.
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Aaron Crawford’s passion for travel started in 1999 when he accepted a teaching role in South India. “That experience changed the trajectory of my life,” says Crawford, now a sales manager for TTC Tour Brands. “It made me realize how travel can change a person.” Here, PAX Checks In with Crawford to discuss adventures in India, “Instagram travel,” and why more people are seeking experiences that matter.
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Air Canada is recovering from a temporary ground stop that was ordered on Thursday (May 25) due to what the airline called a "technical issue." The U.S. FAA ordered the action on all of Air Canada and Rouge’s destinations in the U.S., an action that delayed more than several Air Canada flights that day, according to FlightAware.
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Sandals Dunn’s River opened this week as the 17th resort in the Sandals Resorts portfolio. Located on a stretch of white sand beach - a site handpicked by late founder Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart when the first Sandals Dunn’s River debuted over 30 years ago - today’s property is a “completely new and utterly transformed hotel and experience,” the company says. Here's what to expect.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched a new Inclusive Collection brand, "Impression by Secrets," with the opening of the 125-suite adults-only, all-inclusive Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres.
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Independent by Flight Centre's 2023 conference welcomed travel advisors from across North America to the white beaches of Punta Cana recently. Host hotel, the Majestic Colonial, “pulled out all the stops” while advisors had opportunities to network, learn and earn Indie Bucks among 50 suppliers.
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Silversea Cruises has shared details about its 140-day World Cruise for 2026, ‘The Curious and the Sea’—the most diverse and immersive voyage in the cruise line’s history. Guests will embark Silver Dawn in Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 6, 2026, before travelling deep into 70 destinations in 37 countries—the most ever on a Silversea World Cruise.
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Canadian North Airlines is launching a new route, called the “Arctic Capital Express,” on June 8. The Arctic Capital Express will provide same-day travel between Ottawa, Iqaluit, and Yellowknife in either direction every Tuesday and Thursday, with convenient connections in Edmonton and Calgary to Yellowknife.
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It's the seven hottest days of summer. Sunwing is bringing back Sun Week with big deals, contests and a grand prize. Kicking off May 29, 2023 until June 4, 2023, travel agents can book their clients’ summer getaways down south, with additional savings up to 50 per cent per person on applicable all-inclusive vacation packages.
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Margaritaville Island Reserve's first Summer of Music event is coming to Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana, Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, and Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya, opening this June. The nearly four-month-long event invites guests to soak up the sun with music shows, food and beverage specials and spa experiences.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Air Canada has announced its upcoming winter sun schedule, unveiling four new routes from Toronto and Montreal to Monterrey and Los Cabos in Mexico and, La Romana and Fort-de-France in the Caribbean. The airline is also deploying a substantial increase in capacity from its Vancouver hub to Mexico, Miami, Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Diego.
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Almost every seat was claimed Wednesday night (May 25) at Arlington Estate in Vaughan, ON, where Sunwing, alongside the Cuba Tourist Board and hotel partners, hosted travel pros to share updates. Sunwing will return to Cienfuegos this winter, and Cuba is aiming for more than 1 million Canadians. This, Cayo Largo, the WestJet takeover, and more.
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Goway Travel is strengthening its presence in the Canadian travel market with the appointment of Jason Stratford as a new account manager. An Australian by birth, Stratford brings over 30 years of experience to his new role. Prior to joining Goway, Stratford served as APT’s sales and marketing manager for North America.
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