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1 month ago | travelpulse.ca | Sarah Kuta |Bruce Parkinson |Donald Wood

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1 month ago | travelpulse.ca | Donald Wood |Bruce Parkinson

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the 25thedition of its Global Summit will take place at the Auditorium Parco dellaMusica in Rome, Italy, on September 28-30, 2025. WTTC will join forces with Italy’s Ministry of Tourism, theItalian National Tourist Board (ENIT), and the Municipality of Rome and theLazio Region to unite business leaders, government representatives, andindustry pioneers to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities for theglobal travel and tourism sector.

1 month ago | travelpulse.ca | Natasha McKenty |Donald Wood

Flight attendants at Sunwing are pushing back against WestJet’s decision to close its base in Quebec City following the airline’s 2024 merger with Sunwing. Represented by CUPE 8125, the flight attendants are voicing their concerns about the closure’s impact on workers, passengers, and the broader Quebec City community.

1 month ago | travelpulse.ca | Lacey Pfalz |Donald Wood |Jen Mallia

Passengers onboard the Queen Anne during its 111-night maiden world voyage were warned of pirates and told to take precautionary measures while sailing in Southeast Asia earlier this month. The news has since gone viral, with passengers posting about their experiences on TikTok and other social media platforms.

1 month ago | travelpulse.ca | Lacey Pfalz |Donald Wood |Jen Mallia

Carnival Corporation & plc raised its profit forecast following a strong first quarter in which it hit record revenue, due in large part to the high demand for cruising. First-quarter revenues reached $5.8 million, up $400 million from the first three months of 2024. Meanwhile, operating income was nearly double from last year, at $543 million. Adjusted EBITDA also increased 38 percent year-over-year, at $1.2 billion for the quarter.