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Friday, September 1, 2023
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Travel Leaders Network has announced it will be hosting three complementary in-person regional events this fall. Taking place Oct. 17-25 in Edmonton, Vancouver and Mississauga, each event will allow guests to interact with supplier partners, connect with peers, and learn about agency-enhancing programs and new technology benefits.
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The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) led a delegation to address what it called “pressing concerns” with key tourism stakeholders on the sister isles. The delegation included Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs the Honourable Tevin Andrews, Chairman of the GTA Randall Dolland and CEO of the GTA Petra Roach.
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The Fall 2023 Granite Travel Trade Expos are fast approaching. Western Canada’s events will take place in Edmonton, Victoria and Surrey in early October, followed by four Ontario dates in early November in Ottawa, Ajax, Vaughan and Burlington.
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Transat announced yesterday (Aug. 31) the completion of the sale of its land in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. The property was sold for US$38 million to Finest Resorts, a luxury resort group that is part of the Excellence Collection and owns and operates Finest Playa Mujeres, in Cancun, Mexico, and Finest Punta Cana, in Dominican Republic.
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Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos is set to open its new spa in late 2023. The spa, located in the state of Baja California Sur, will have four treatment rooms, two of which are dedicated to couples’ treatments and one with a jacuzzi and oceanfront views.
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The Vancouver International Airport has launched a new tool to help travellers get to their gates on time. Called YVR TimeLine, passengers can scan a QR code at the terminal, enter their flight number and the system will identify if they are at risk of missing their flight.
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Residents of Canada and the U.S. can now get five days of theme park access at Universal Orlando Resort for the price of three. Available for purchase at Universal Orlando Resort Tickets, the “Get 2 Days Free with a 2-Park, 3-Day Ticket” offer gives guests five days admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
PAX was on location at Hyatt Ziva Cancun Wednesday night (Aug. 30) for Playa Resorts' 10th anniversary event, where the company celebrated its milestones, partnerships and commitment to growth. “Canada has always been and will remain a huge component of our success," said Dean Sullivan, senior vice-president of sales and marketing.
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Hurricane Idalia left Florida and other surrounding states devastated yesterday (Aug. 30) after making landfall near Keaton Beach at 7:45 a.m. As a high-end Category 3 hurricane, its maximum sustained winds reached 125 mph (205 kph), tearing roofs off buildings, splitting trees and leaving roads flooded in its wake.
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They came, they saw, they picnic’d. Travel advisors in southwestern Ontario and beyond enjoyed an afternoon of food and quality time outdoors on Wednesday (Aug. 30) as a picnic table full of suppliers hosted a Picnic in the Park in Waterloo, ON. More than 50 travel pros attended the gathering, which included a challenging "Switzerland ski challenge!" See pics here.
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