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Hickory Global Partners shares 2027 outlook, names 2026 top business travel cities
New data from Hickory Global Partners reveals that companies paid more for business travel in 2026. While the corporate travel consortium’s annual ranking — drawn from hotel nights booked by its more than 2,500 member travel management companies, corporate travel departments and…
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New stories waiting to be discovered in Kyushu
Afficionados of Japanese culture will be in their element in the southern Japan destination of Kyushu. Simon Metcalfe of the Kyushu Tourism Organization told a Friday Toronto audience that among experiences awaiting visitors on Kyushu — the southwesternmost of Japan’s main…
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Travel Leaders Network rolling out AdvisorOS
Travel Leaders Network (TLN) is introducing AdvisorOS, a next-generation technology platform that brings together essential agency management, booking and client engagement tools in one connected experience. Launching today (Nov. 2, 2026), AdvisorOS represents the most…
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IATA reports that air passenger demand fell 0.5% in September
IATA is reporting that air passenger demand for September 2026 fell by 0.5%, noting that: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was down 0.5% compared to September 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand grew by 0.3%. Total capacity, measured in available…
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Air Transat unveils Staria: the joy of travel rewarded
Air Transat has launched Staria — its new rewards program, to give members more ways to make their travel plans happen and enjoy every part of the journey. Designed for occasional and frequent travellers alike, Staria rewards members when they book and also between trips.…
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Brendan Vacations launches its Black Friday Sale with big savings
Brendan Vacations is offering Black Friday savings across all travel styles for 2027 Ireland and Scotland trips. Advisors can connect with clients to offer discounts across travel styles, including up to $4,800 per couple on Guided Vacations and up to $1,500 per couple on Small…
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ACTA celebrates advisors with a chance to win an Aurora Expeditions cultural journey
ACTA is celebrating the travel advisor community with the return of its Join, Renew, Refer and Certify Program for 2027 — and an extraordinary opportunity to win a cultural expedition for two with Aurora Expeditions. The 2027 program runs through July 31, 2027, recognizing four…
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CIE Tours launches Black Friday Sale on 2027 trips
CIE Tours is kicking off the holiday season early with four weeks of Black Friday savings. From Nov. 4 through Dec. 2, 2026, every CIE Tours guided tour will be offered at a discount during one of two promotional booking periods, with savings of up to 20% and no blackout dates.…
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Air Transat takes off with first Montreal-Istanbul non-stop flight
Coinciding with Türkiye’s National Day, Air Transat launched its new non-stop service between Montreal (YUL) and Istanbul (IST), Türkiye. Operated year-round, up to twice weekly, the route complements the Toronto-Istanbul service, launched in December 2025, and further…
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Elevate Canada a ‘huge’ success as Travel Leaders Network takes its members to a new level
While it may have started out as a gamble, Travel Leaders Network’s reinvention of its Canadian regionals has certainly paid off. Elevate Canada, the new, two-day regional, mini-conferences that were held in Vancouver (Oct. 20 to Oct. 21) and Toronto (Oct. 28 to Oct. 29) has…
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WestJet’s von Hoensbroech calls for national aviation strategy
In a speech to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech called for a National Aviation Strategy to address mounting cost pressures and a growing market imbalance that is weakening Canadian aviation’s ability to absorb fuel-price shocks and sustain…
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Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Air Canada has reported its third quarter 2026 financial results and also provided updated full-year 2026 financial guidance. Highlights of the airlines Q3 include: Delivered record third-quarter operating revenues of $6.984 billion Achieved 14% year-over-year growth in total…
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Discover eight new worlds with Contiki’s GO WANDER
Contiki has unveiled GO WANDER, describing it as the biggest transformation in its more than 64-year history and the opening of a bold new chapter for the youth travel pioneer. The first stage of a multi-year evolution, GO WANDER introduces eight Travel Worlds built around…
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Inaugural Leaders’ Summit unites tourist boards at WTM London 2026
The inaugural WTM Leaders’ Summit will take place on Nov. 3 with a from 13.00 on Tuesday 3 November, with a series of themed sessions following a working lunch in Maritime Suite, George V Room 1. The invite-only event has been designed for heads of national tourism offices and…
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Exotik Journeys launches new Japan Pre-Booking Guide
Exotik Journeys is making it easier for Canadian travel advisors to plan and sell Japan with the launch of its new Japan Pre-Booking Guide — a comprehensive resource designed to help advisors navigate the destination, identify the right travel experiences and create memorable…
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Air France strengthens its network in the Americas in winter 2026-2027
Air France is strengthening its network to the Americas, Asia and the Iberian Peninsula for the winter of 2026-2027. Highlights include: Nearly 170 destinations served across 78 countries. Capacity up 6% to North America, 3% to South America, 2% to Asia and 5% to the Iberian…
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Brand USA taps into Canada; Club Med making travel fun again; IATA tracks passenger trends; ACV launches Creator Collective; and more
While overall visitation from Canada to the U.S. is down amidst geopolitical tensions, a strong showing of 48 destination exhibitors took part in the inaugural Brand USA Travel Week this week in Toronto and Montreal. “This is a record-sized delegation,” shared Fred Dixon, the…
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Club Med asks: When did free time stop being fun
Club Med has released its inaugural Club Med Free Time Report — new research exploring joy, curiosity and discovery in Canadians’ lives and what gets in the way of making room for more of it. Conducted by Wakefield Research among 1,000 Canadian adults, the study reveals a…
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Travellers embracing biometrics, AI, but entry requirements remain a barrier: IATA
Biometrics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and entry requirements are three of the major trends in passenger behaviour and expectations highlighted in IATA’s newly released 2026 Global Passenger Survey (GPS). The survey reports that: Biometrics are becoming mainstream and interest…