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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce a year-long partnership with Mattel, Inc., creating exciting and magnificent Barbie Dream Experiences for all ages at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, inspired by Barbie’s famed legacy and remarkable travels around the world. In anticipation of Barbie’s upcoming 65th birthday, as well as the celebrated hotel’s upcoming 66th anniversary, these exceptional experiences will transport visitors into a pink and playful world. The fun begins with the launch of the official Barbie Dream Suite along with a variety of hotel packages to choose from – available to book starting today – for Read more

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Canadians are getting more flight options for Cuba, Florida and Mexico. Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, has expanded its winter schedule with new routes, more frequencies and new service to Cuba. Swoop will begin its seasonal, non-stop service between Toronto (YYZ) and Varadero (VRA) on January 11, 2023, and fares are starting as low as $189 one-way. “We’re thrilled to be announcing an expansion in the Caribbean, adding Varadero to our growing list of vacation destinations,” said Tia McGrath, Leader, Distribution and Sales. “Cuba tops the list for Ontarians seeking an affordable beach getaway and we’re proud to reaffirm our Read more

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Australia’s national carrier today confirmed an order for 12 Airbus A350-1000s to conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel and enable non-stop flights to Australia from any other city, including New York and London from late 2025. Codenamed Project Sunrise for the airline’s long history of endurance flying, Qantas has also shared preliminary concepts for its A350 cabin of the future that will offer a new level of comfort for all passengers on these direct flights that will cut up to four hours off total travel time compared with one-stop options today. Customers onboard Qantas’ new fleet of A350 aircraft Read more

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WestJet today celebrated the completion of its inaugural flight from Calgary International Airport to London’s Heathrow Airport with the arrival of flight WS18 in England. This new service complements WestJet’s already existing flights to London-Gatwick, with up to nine flights a week between Calgary and London this summer.  “We are pleased to provide our guests travelling to London for business and leisure with greater choice and convenience as we celebrate our inaugural flight to Heathrow Airport,” said Chris Hedlin, WestJet Vice-President, Network & Alliances. “This new route not only strengthens Alberta’s travel and tourism pipeline but creates new opportunities for Read more

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From landmark royal anniversaries and the return of favourite annual festivals to an exciting line-up of hotel openings, there’s a whole host of reasons why Britain will be pulling on your heartstrings to travel in 2022. Major events drawing global attention this year include Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since her accession. Public events over Platinum Jubilee Weekend (June 2-5) will be the focal point, however this momentous occasion will also be marked with special experiences and exhibitions throughout the year, such as the Tower of London’s Superbloom display, the Platinum Jubilee Display at the Palace Read more

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