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VISIT FLORIDA's revised Canada visitor data is good news, says CEO Griffin
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (373+ words) Post date: May 26 2026 FORT LAUDERDALE " VISIT FLORIDA's CEO, Bryan Griffin, could not be happier to share the tourism board's revised Canadian visitation numbers for 2025. Back in April'the estimate for the year was 2. 9 million Canadian visitors, down 500, 000, or about 14. 7%. Now the…...
Sunwing launches Sun Week with daily resort deals and prizes
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (288+ words) Post date: May 26 2026 TORONTO " Sunwing Vacations has launched the latest edition of its Sun Week promotion, offering travel advisors and their clients a week of limited-time savings, daily resort deals and prize opportunities across a range of sun destinations. Running…...
From Antigua to SVG: Caribbean tourism boards outline growth plans and new developments
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (1663+ words) Post date: May 22 2026 TORONTO " The Caribbean took centre stage in Toronto yesterday at the One Caribbean Canada Media Awards, using the occasion to provide timely updates and share key developments from across the region." Held May 21 at Old Mill Toronto,…...
Major cruise lines once again face damages suit filed by Havana Docks
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (384+ words) Post date: May 22 2026 WASHINGTON " The U. S. Supreme Court has ruled in favour of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro's government more than 65 years ago. By an 8-1 vote on Thursday, the justices revived claims filed by a U. S. company,…...
Exclusive: Maui and Kauai FAM delivers adventure, luxury and Hawaii's famous Aloha Spirit
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (483+ words) Post date: May 22 2026 KAUAI "Strolling along a garden path on the "Garden Isle" of Kauai, I spot a row of banyan trees alongside a stream at Allerton Garden, part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Hawaii"s oldest island....
Oceanwide Expeditions CEO says m/v Hondius will be ready for June 13 Arctic sailing
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (592+ words) Post date: May 21 2026 By: The Canadian Press ROTTERDAM " Oceanwide Expeditions said "indications strongly suggest" that the hantavirus that took the lives of three passengers " and hospitalized many more " was introduced prior to embarkation and did not originate from the vessel…...
Island airport expansion will cost up to $5 billion, Toronto Port Authority says
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (514+ words) Post date: May 21 2026 By: The Canadian Press "This is not an overnight investment," Steenstra said. "This'will'take time'to'ensure that we're meeting the needs. It's a phased-in approach." Commercial airports in Canada are self-funded, paid by passengers and airlines, under the Aeronautics…...
New destination for Virgin Voyages, as Brilliant Lady sets sail for Alaska
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (186+ words) Post date: May 21 2026 SEATTLE " Virgin Voyages is cruising Alaska for the first time ever, with sailings out of Seattle onboard Brilliant Lady. More than 30% of Virgin Voyages" past passengers are returning passengers, and they asked for greater itinerary depth and…...
Vacationers flock to Orlando in 2025; Canadian market down 13%
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (163+ words) Post date: May 21 2026 FORT LAUDERDALE " Orlando welcomed a record-breaking 76. 7 million visitors in 2025, marking a 1. 8% increase over 2024 and the highest visitation in the destination's history. Visit Orlando shared the stats at IPW 2026, taking place this week in Fort Lauderdale. International visitation…...
Why the annual TTAND Conference is so important for home based agents
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (551+ words) Post date: May 20 2026 For many advisors within The Travel Agent Next Door network, the annual conference is far more than an industry event. It is where relationships deepen, ideas spark, confidence grows, and businesses evolve. Again and again, advisors spoke…...