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easyJet Opens Girona to Britain
easyJet's summer 2027 routes include Girona from Liverpool and Gatwick for the first time, opening the Costa Brava to UK travellers without going through Barcelona.
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Barcelona's Paradiso Becomes a Legend
Paradiso, the El Born bar behind a pastrami shop's fridge door, has won the Rémy Martin Legend of the List Award. A ready hook for Barcelona nightlife clients.
Jessie Isberg · Oct 10, 2026 · 1 minLatest
Insider · Lisbon CA
Portugal Picks a Canadian Voice
Visit Portugal has named Toronto's VoX International as its Canadian PR agency, so expect more Portugal media and familiarization trips aimed at Canadians.
Insider · Ottawa CA
Ontario Tourism's Election Playbook
Ontario's tourism association has a toolkit for the 26 October municipal elections, and the new tourism minister will speak at its Ottawa summit days before the vote.
Jeff Cameron · Oct 1, 2026From the other desks
Destination Intelligence CA
Victoria Wins Best Small City, Again
U.S. readers named Victoria the world's best small city for a fourth straight year. Four local hotels placed…
Field Notes CA
The Big River Gets Its Due
Ottawa and the Northwest Territories have accepted the Mackenzie River’s nomination as a Canadian Heritage River. Each of…
Hotel Watch
Marriott's Mexico and Caribbean Refresh
Nine Marriott hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean have new rooms, restaurants or beach clubs, from an US$11…
Market Pulse UK
England's Museums Stay Free, Forever
The government has ruled out charging overseas visitors at England's national museums. Inbound leaders now want the 28…
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