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Hurricane Milton's Impact on Travel Lingers as Florida Starts to Recover — What to Know About Flights, Airports, and More

Source: Travel + Leisure

Large swaths of Florida were recovering after Hurricane Milton swept through as a major storm with airports and theme parks starting to reopen. Florida tourism site Visit Florida has also posted resources for travelers including updates from the state's Emergency Response Team as well as openings and closures for national parks. Get information

Cancun Airport Eliminates the Fee Associated With Multiple Electronics - What Travelers Need to Know

Source: Travel Pulse

Officials in Cancun, Mexico have done away with a controversial rule that has been plaguing unsuspecting tourists arriving to the popular resort city.

In a video posted to Facebook on Friday, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama announced that tourists passing through Cancun International Airport will no longer be charged a fee for bringing more than one larger electronic device, including laptops and tablets.

The change is effective immediately.

Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract,

eliminating risk of strike

Source: CBC News

Air Canada pilots have given a green light to a tentative agreement with the airline, dashing any fears of a future strike and allowing management and passengers to breathe easier. Pilots voted to ratify a deal which will see pilots receive a nearly 42 per cent wage hike over four years

New CEO Aaron Sala shares his vision for

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Source: Travel Weekly

Hawaii contributor Christine Hitt spoke to Aaron Sala about his new role as CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB). Sala, who joined the HVCB in September, was formerly the CEO of Gravitas Pasifika, a boutique firm he founded that is dedicated to advancing Hawaiian talent through creative production. He is also a former chairperson for the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and most recently served as director for the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

New Hospitality Certification Taps Into Wellness Travel Trend

Source: Phocuswire

A new wellness certification designed for hotels and resorts is launching to create standards to help travelers identify properties that meet their expectations.

The certification comes from Wellness in Travel and Tourism (WITT), an organization that also provides consulting and marketing support to hotel owners and management companies looking to differentiate their properties through their wellness offerings

3 Quick Tips to Refresh Your Timeshare Resort

With FLAIR! On a Budget

Source: Resort Trades

Frequent travellers may want to think twice before repeatedly and excessively searching for the best flight fares options. It’s an exercise, experts warn, that may lead to price actually going up due – a phenomenon occurs because online booking platforms deploy cookies to track and remember an individuals search patterns, prompting dynamic pricing adjustments

Become Referable: The Ultimate Strategy for Sustainable Success

Source: Michael S. Finn, RRP, CGP

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, standing out isn’t just about having a flashy ad campaign or a trendy social media presence. It’s about creating something deeper, something that resonates so profoundly with your audience that they can’t help but share it with others. This is where the power of referrals comes into play. But before you can leverage referrals to grow your business, you must ask yourself a fundamental question: Are you truly referable?

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