HIGH ALTITUDE RADIATON RISK: Flying increases odds of dying of cancer for people who fly a lot, says new study
Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers – even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study.
JAILED IN BALI: Defiant tourist pays price for disrespect
A court on the Indonesian resort island of Bali sentenced a Swiss tourist on Thursday to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Balinese Hindu observance.
WESTJET COMPLETES REFIT OF SUNWING, SWOOP AIRCRAFT
WestJet says it has completed the transformation of its remaining all-economy aircraft that were formerly operated by Swoop or Sunwing airlines. The cabin refresh includes upgraded Premium seating, an expanded Extended Comfort cabin as well as enhanced amenities and a refreshed interior look and feel.
A GUIDE TO ITALY’S BEST STREET FOOD
Italy is renowned for its rich culinary traditions and diverse dining experiences. While gourmet restaurants with elaborate menus may be the best place to experience the food it Italy , a more authentic experience often lies in its street food culture.
OCEANIA WANTS YOU TO SETTLE IN FOR A LONG VOYAGE
By WALLACE IMMEN/ Oceania Cruises is stretching the definition of cruises to remarkable lengths. A new menu of options includes cruises that range from 31-day explorations to 180-day circumnavigations.
LISTENING IN: 7 billion hearts united in song
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ It’s been a while since we checked in on Playing for Change, the amazing musical collective that aims to “inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.”
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EUROPEAN TRAVEL HEATS UP: And it’s not the weather
As millions of travellers head abroad during the peak summer holiday season, Europe has reinforced its position as the world’s leading leisure travel destination, capturing one-third of all global leisure travel spending in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
CANADA TOPS FOR LGBTQ+ TRAVEL SAFETY: ITB survey gives global analysis of ‘dynamic’ travel sector
A two-year comparative survey by ITB Berlin highlights new developments in perceived safety for queer travellers worldwide. Among them: Canada, along with The Netherlands are the highest rated countries in the world, while perception of the U.S. continues to drop.
A STICKY WICKET: My attempt to get googly with Goway (replay)
By MICHAEL BAGINSKI/ As the eyes of the sporting world fall on Goway’s 25th Annual Cricket Match with Air New Zealand today (Aug. 20) in Toronto, I’m inspired to look back at my own participation in the esteemed event some eight years ago, which I chronicled in a column that has proven to be one of my most popular.
RETAIL ROUND-UP: Agent news, fams & incentives
This week: Air Canada Vacations takes to performers to Portugal; Travel Nevada launches the Specialist Challenge in Canada; TTAND registers an ACV honour; Unique Vacations has dropped dates for more Sandals Masterclasses; and Cunard has a new rep for Canada.
MSC OFFERINGS CAN BOOST AGENT REVENUE
MSC Cruises is enhancing its air-inclusive offerings for Canadian travel advisors with expanded Fly & Cruise and Flex Air and programs that create new opportunities to increase earnings while delivering greater convenience, flexibility and customization for clients.
PARTNER OF THE MONTH: Sunwing offers Grand Palladium incentives
Sunwing Vacations’ Partner of the Month for August, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts is offering clients and travel advisors exclusive incentives for bookings made in August for travel through Oct. 31, 2027.