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7 stories Updated October 5, 2026
Photograph · Royal Caribbean International
Port of Montréal

Selling Summer 2028 Cruises Now

Holland America and Royal Caribbean have opened summer 2028 bookings from Montréal and Vancouver, so advisors can lock in Canadian clients' best cabins nearly two years out.

Market Pulse · Toronto Pearson CA

Aeroplan Reserve Goes to $799

Amex's top Aeroplan cards rise from $599 to $799 next year, adding credits, worldwide Maple Leaf Lounge access and priority security. Points-heavy clients will ask if it pays.

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.

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