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After a four-year, hotel-wide transformation - representing and investment of over $85 million - Chelsea Toronto has arrived. The iconic Toronto hotel unveiled its renewed brand - which reflects a clearer expression of the kind of experience Chelsea has d

According to American Express Global Business Travel's (Amex GBT) new Hotel Monitor 2027, hotel rates are expected to continue rising globally in 2027, as resilient corporate travel and meetings demand and persistent inflation put upward pressure on price

Air Canada Vacations has officially launched Advisor Connect, its new B2B Portal created specifically for travel advisors. Advisor Connect is designed as a centralized hub that provides easy access to marketing assets, flyers, training resources, business

IATA is reporting that global air passenger demand was down by 0.8% in August 2026 compared to August 2025. Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA's Senior Vice President Sustainability, and Chief Economist, observed that: "Global demand for air transport contracted b

Ever wondered what it's really like to be a travel advisor? Well, Goway certainly has and it decided to find out what it's like to be on the job in today's world. Now while plenty of surveys cover economic and business angles, Goway's approach was to focu

Alma Ortiz has been promoted to Director Supplier Relations for The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) and she will be responsible for managing TTAND's portfolio of suppliers and destination management companies. Ortiz brings over 20 years of travel industry

Kensington has introduced newly refreshed itineraries to Egypt, Italy, Ireland, the Rhine and the Philippines that range from a rail journey through Italy and an island escape in Palawan to a new take on Egypt that pairs its ancient landmarks with the Med

In the latest issue of Canadian Travel Press, Chris Dane, President & Managing Partner, Hickory Global Partners, talks about the latest business travel trends and offering a range of insights. At one point in the conversation, Dane observed that: "The onl

It's going to be a busy fall for Visit Portugal as it strengthens its presence in Canada with a series of travel trade initiatives, strategic partnerships and expanded communications support. With increased airlift creating new opportunities for travel, t

While summer drew to a close, things were just ramping up for three well deserving winners of the 2026 Sell Your Way to the USA program. Taking place between September 20-24, 2026, the FAM was hosted by Visit Seattle and partners in Snohomish County and i