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What inspired you to become a travel advisor? The stories behind the careers
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (965+ words) Michael Pihach is an award-winning journalist with a keen interest in digital storytelling. In addition to PAX, Michael has also written for CBC Life, Ryerson University Magazine, IN Magazine, and DailyXtra.ca. Michael joins PAX after years of working at…...
TICO approves Comp. Fund claim in relation to Temple & Temple Tours
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (361+ words) On March 31, 2026, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario's (TICO) Board of Directors approved one claim against the Ontario Travel Industry Compensation Fund, totalling $165 to assist one consumer who did not receive the travel services for which they had paid. The…...
Oceania launches pastry training program for onboard chefs
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (221+ words) Oceania Cruises has introduced a new multi-year training initiative for its onboard pastry and bakery chefs, developed in partnership with digital training platform The Butter Book. The program, called The Floating Pastry Academy, will see more than 200 chefs complete a…...
Canadian tourist dies while climbing stairs to Tiger Cave Temple in Thailand
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (312+ words) A Canadian tourist died Sunday (March 29) while trying to climb the steep summit of Tiger Cave Temple, one of Thailand's most famous religious sites in the country's southern province of Krabi. The man collapsed near the 1,100th step of the temple's…...
ACV implements $50 surcharge on sun destinations amid rising fuel costs
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (585+ words) Michael Pihach is an award-winning journalist with a keen interest in digital storytelling. In addition to PAX, Michael has also written for CBC Life, Ryerson University Magazine, IN Magazine, and DailyXtra.ca. Michael joins PAX after years of working at…...
Cuba saw 112,642 fewer tourists in January & February, Canadian visits drop nearly 30%
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (530+ words) Michael Pihach is an award-winning journalist with a keen interest in digital storytelling. In addition to PAX, Michael has also written for CBC Life, Ryerson University Magazine, IN Magazine, and DailyXtra.ca. Michael joins PAX after years of working at…...
Hyatt Regency hotel opens in Niagara Falls, ON
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (252+ words) Hyatt Hotels Corporation'has opened its first hotel in Niagara Falls, ON, which doubles as the closest Canadian hotel to the Falls. Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview'offers newly-renovated rooms and suites, while also serving as a destination for meetings, conferences, and…...
Atlas rolls out all-suite model across fleet
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (374+ words) Atlas Ocean Voyages is moving to an all-suite accommodation model across its fleet, with the change taking effect April 2, 2026. The cruise line said all guest accommodations will be reclassified under a unified suite structure, aligning with what it describes as…...
Dubai & Tel Aviv routes remain suspended by Air Canada until Sept. 7
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (326+ words) Air Canada has extended its suspension of flights to and from Dubai (DXB) and'Tel Aviv (TLV) once more, now continuing through September 7, reads a March 26 update posted to the airline's'website. Ongoing developments in the Middle East, amid the United States…...
Just live it: Air Transat’s super sale on flights to Europe, Africa & Latin America
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (145+ words) Just live it: Air Transat's super sale on flights to Europe, Africa & Latin America'paxnews.com Just live it: Air Transat's super sale on flights to Europe, Africa & Latin America With its "Just live it" promo, Air Transatinvites travellers to turn…...