MISSED OPPORTUNITY: Why Canadians aren’t participating in Indigenous-led tourism
More than half (57%) of Canadians are interested in participating in an Indigenous-led tourism experience the next time they travel within Canada, yet fewer than one in five (18%) have ever done so, according to new Angus Reid research commissioned by Intrepid Travel, which says that’s a missed opportunity for the travel trade.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS: Virtuoso 2026 awards celebrate the best in luxury travel
Virtuoso concluded its 38th annual Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas with an elegant awards gala honouring the advisors (including a few Canadians), member agencies and preferred partners whose contributions strengthened the luxury network and the broader travel industry over the past year.
GUYANA’S TOURISM RISE SETS STAGE FOR CTO CONFERENCE
Guyana is preparing to host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), Oct. 5-9, amid record-breaking tourism growth, which includes a double digit increase in Canadian visitations.
SUSAN LAWSON RECOGNIZED WITH EXPANDED ROLE AT TREVELLO
Trevello Travel Group has announced the promotion of Susan Lawson to Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Partnerships. Previously Director of Engagement, Lawson will lead sales, marketing, supplier partnerships, events, training and mentorship at the Canadian-based host agency.
EASY-PEASY: WestJet Vacations has new self-serve cancellation option for agents
WestJet Vacations’ new self-serve cancellation feature for travel advisors makes it easier to manage eligible vacation package bookings directly through the WestJet Vacations Agent Portal.
AI HELPFUL, BUT CAN’T CLOSE THE DEAL
Most travellers expect artificial intelligence to play a limited and carefully controlled role in travel planning, with human judgment, personal experience and independent verification continuing to dominate decision-making, according to the Global Rescue 2026 Traveller Sentiment and Safety Survey.
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A MUDDY MESS: Hawaii cleans up after Lala landfall
Tropical Storm Lala left behind a muddy mess Monday caused by intense rainfall and flooding as it moved past Hawaii’s main islands. Lala weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm Sunday after lashing the state without making landfall. The storm was projected to continue moving westward and was forecast to become a hurricane again at sea and far from land by Wednesday.
WESTJET CHASES THE RAYS: Offers biggest sun destination schedule yet
With the airline set to operate up to 1,252 weekly flights on 88 unique non-stop routes between Canada and Latin America and the Caribbean this winter, WestJet says it will offer its most extensive schedule to Latin America and the Caribbean yet, growing year-over-year (YOY) capacity by 12 percent.
JAM-PACKED AND READY FOR MORE: Increased lift boosts Jamaica from Canada this winter
Jamaica is poised for significant expansion of airlift from the Canadian market this winter, with 400,000 seats available to the Caribbean island from its second largest market.
SOLAR CYCLES HELP RESILIENT CUBANS GET AROUND
Cuba’s iconic vintage cars have all but disappeared and in their place, small electric tricycles – most of them made in China – have become the primary means of transportation for hundreds of thousands of Cubans grappling with a prolonged fuel crisis.
GLOBAL EXPANSION: National Geographic with G Adventures adds more trips
National Geographic Signature with G Adventures is expanding its fast-growing high-end collection of expeditions with 17 new itineraries, with the latest addition bringing the total number of trips that enable guests to “see the world though National Geographic’s iconic lense” to 67 across 48 destinations.
BROKEN ENGINE PARTS TO BLAME: Man almost sucked out of plane in flight
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked through the opening before fellow passengers pulled him back inside, U.S. investigators said last week.