CARNEY PURSUES PRIVATIZATION OF TOP AIRPORTS
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he wants to see private investors take over operations at Canada’s four largest airports – Toronto Pearson, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver.
FLAIR OPENS SIREV SALES CHANNEL FOR AGENTS
Travel advisors can now book flights on Flair Airlines through Sirev and earn a 7% commission on base fares. The airline hails the move as a major expansion of its travel trade business and the next step in its broader travel trade strategy to grow responsibly and profitably.
‘THIS IS QUITE REMARKABLE’: Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone?
The Atlantic is quiet – record quiet – this hurricane season thanks to an enormous El Nino that crushes storms before they get going.
MIAMI REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CANADIAN TRADE
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), together with key destination partners, reaffirmed its commitment to the Canadian market, connecting with 54 Canadian luxury travel advisors during an intimate trade event in Toronto on Sept. 10 to hear key destination updates.
RETAIL ROUND-UP: Agent news, fams & incentives
This week: Ensemble in China; Maritime Travel earns top employer recognition; TRAVELSAVERS Canada adds agencies; Granite Travel Trade Expos opens registration for its fall series; and Park’N Fly has launched its new Travel Agent Hub.
TRAVELBRANDS TEES UP CHARITY DRIVE: Golf tourney, toy drive support SickKids hospital
travelbrands’ 11th Annual Charity Golf Classic returned to Eagles Nest Golf Club on Sept. 9, raising more than $644,000 in support of SickKids Foundation, making 2026 its biggest fundraising year yet, with the help of a match that doubled every dollar raised.
ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET: Dubai reports increasing occupancy despite regional conflict
As Dubai hosts Arabian Travel Market this week, the city is reporting sustained performance growth in its hotel sector with hotel occupancy having reached 66% in August, representing 89% of the city’s occupancy levels in August 2025, and continuing a steep climb from 36% occupancy in March 2026, according to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
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JUST THE FACTS: Canadian travel up in August, including 5th consecutive month to U.S.
In August, the preliminary number of international arrivals to Canada (Canadian-resident return trips, combined with US-resident and overseas-resident arrivals) by air and automobile totalled 6.9 million, up 4.3% from the same month in 2025, according to Statistics Canada.
GERMANY’S ‘FEEL GOOD CITIES’: Urban experiences that stay
Germany’s ‘Feel Good Cities’ are made for travellers who enjoy city life without the usual rush. Short walking distances, reliable public transport and compact historic centres allow sightseeing at a relaxed pace.
ACV HELPS TAKE INTREPID MAINSTREAM: Offers eight Canada tours on booking platform
Intrepid Travel’s small-group adventure trips are now available through Air Canada Vacations’ booking platform and website. With eight Canadian itineraries on offer at launch, the partnership gives Intrepid an important new distribution channel through ACV’s established vacation booking platform and network of travel advisors, while further amplifying its purpose-led travel ethos to a mainstream audience.
GERMANY’S ‘FEEL GOOD FOOD’: Where landscapes turn into flavours
Germany’s ‘Feel Good Food’ regions are all about tasting a place, not just visiting it. Vineyards, orchards, forests and rivers shape what ends up on the plate – ideal for clients who want to be active and then sit down to something that clearly belongs to the landscape they have just explored.
WESTJET REWARDS EXPANDS BENEFITS TO SUNWING PACKAGES
Guests booking packages with Sunwing Vacations can now earn WestJet points, tier qualifying spend and milestone qualifying spend on eligible bookings. Top-tier WestJet Rewards members will also gain access to their day-of-travel benefits.
‘FEEL GOOD CRAFTS’: Germany’s living traditions travellers can join in
Germany’s ‘Feel Good Crafts’ regions are made for travellers who like their culture hands-on. Instead of just looking at museums from the outside, visitors step into workshops, historic gardens, spa towns and festival grounds where traditions are still part of daily life.