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06/03/2026

The Portuguese island of Visit Madeira has become increasingly popular with Canadian travellers thanks to a unique combination of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, culture, and a mild climate year-round.

Travel media learned more about the islands located 500 kilometres off the coast of Morocco and 1,000 kilometres southwest of Lisbon at a lunch at Toronto’s Taberna Lx.

06/01/2026

Transport Canada has introduced temporary border measures under the Quarantine Act to reduce the risk of introduction and spread of Ebola disease in Canada. These measures are in effect from until August 29, 2026.

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The measures impact those who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the previous 21 days.

06/01/2026

For all bookings that are currently under deposit or paid in full for travel in 2026, Goway Travel has pledged not to introduce additional surcharges. If supplier prices increase due to short-term volatility, Goway says it will absorb the costs.

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For all bookings that are currently under deposit or paid in full for travel in 2026, the company has pledged not to introduce additional surcharges.

06/01/2026

Reports say Canadian hotel company Blue Diamond Resorts (now known as Royalton International) has left Cuba, where it has been one of the principal foreign hotel management companies for the past decade.

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Royalton International has reportedly withdrawn from Cuba, ending management of 11,000 hotel rooms amid operational challenges, U.S. sanctions pressure, and declining tourism demand.

05/29/2026

Emerald Cruises & Tours has released details on an immersive gastronomic adventure along the storied waterways of Northern France, curated by celebrated Canadian culinary duo, Chefs Michael and Oscar Bonacini.

The brand-new Sensations of Seine & Normandy itinerary – an 8-day cruise departing August 7, 2027 – will mark their third father-and-son river cruise partnership.

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Emerald Cruises unveiled a 2027 Seine and Normandy culinary river cruise hosted by Canadian father and son chefs Michael and Oscar Bonacini.

05/29/2026

War in the Middle East significantly impacted global passenger demand in April, with total demand measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) down -3.4% compared to April 2025.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for that showed demand in the Middle East region plummeted by 46.6%. Excluding the Middle East, demand increased by 1.2% around the world. North American demand was flat.

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IATA says Middle East conflict drove global air passenger demand down 3.4% in April, with regional traffic plunging 46.6% amid ongoing volatility and rising fuel costs.

05/29/2026

Known for its Best Hotels, Best Vacations and Best Cruise Lines rankings, U.S. News and World Report announced the inaugural 2026-2027 Best River Cruise Lines, a ranking designed to guide travellers to top-performing operators that deliver exceptional service.

Click the link to find out what lines topped the list.

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U.S. News & World Report released its inaugural Best River Cruise Lines rankings, naming AmaWaterways, Uniworld and Viking the industry’s top-performing operators.

05/29/2026

WestJet Group Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of WestJet Airlines Diederik Pen has announced his retirement, anticipated for the first quarter of 2027 at the latest. Pen cited personal reasons for the decision.

WestJet COO and WestJet Airlines President Diederik Pen plans to retire by early 2027, after five tumultuous years with the airline.

05/29/2026

Ontario has passed legislation that will soon designate Toronto’s island airport as a “special economic zone” in an effort to fast track its expansion now that the province has taken over the land.

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Ontario has passed legislation that will soon designate Toronto’s island airport as a “special economic zone” in an effort to fast track its expansion.

05/29/2026

The date and location have been finalized for the biggest party in the Canadian travel industry calendar – the 2nd annual Canadian Travel Awards.

Travel’s best and brightest will gather on November 17 at the Concert Hall in the iconic Fairmont Royal York in downtown Toronto. The awards honour the suppliers, destinations and individuals who are shaping the future of travel through innovation, leadership, and exceptional service.

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The 2026 Canadian Travel Awards will bring industry leaders to Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York on November 17 to celebrate excellence, innovation, and achievement across travel sectors.