Rail Online’s product expansion continues to gain pace with the online travel agent (OTA) adding live VIA Rail Canada journeys on its website, with all prices in Australian dollars and travel advisors free to self-manage all bookings and amendments.

Abercrombie & Kent has established a DMC presence in four new countries with openings in Colombia, Namibia, Saudi Arabia, and Canada.

Quark Expeditions has reported the successful inaugural voyage of Ultramarine in the Canadian Arctic. Departing last Monday [1 August 2022], Ultramarine embarked on the 17-day Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin voyage – one of the operator’s five expeditions that explore the Canadian High Arctic this season.

Seabourn has indicated full confidence in the rebound of Canada and Alaska’s cruise industry, unveiling plans to resume sailing in North America for the first time in two years. The ultra-luxury cruise line is intending to sail the coastline of British Columbia and New England’s waterways starting this northern summer and autumn.

Air Canada is preparing to reinstate 34 international routes from March 2022 across the Atlantic and Pacific, concurrently restoring dozens of transborder point-to-points over the US border.

Rocky Mountaineer is offering guests who book SilverLeaf a complimentary upgrade to GoldLeaf on eligible Canadian itineraries in 2022, when booking by 31 January 2022. The promotion, available for all travel dates this year except September, represents a saving of $1,700 (CAD$1,500) per couple.

Abercrombie & Kent Founder Geoffrey Kent will host a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in 2022, and guests will have the opportunity to join him as the luxury travel company sails the fabled Northwest Passage.

Quark Expeditions is offering 17 itineraries in its just-released Arctic 2023 program including four brand new adventures. Many of the Arctic expeditions – which run from early-May to early-October – are offered aboard the polar adventure specialist’s new technologically-advanced ship, Ultramarine.

Starwood Capital Group has marked the entry of its sustainable luxury brand, 1 Hotels, into Canada for the first time this week with the debut of 1 Hotel Toronto.

Seabourn has unveiled further 2023 deployment plans for its North American operation, spanning Alaska, the Pacific Coast and Canada/New England.

Rocky Mountaineer has pushed back the restart of its Canadian operation in 2021 by another month, with a new flagged relaunch date of 5 July. The decision comes a month after the company moved its regular-season start date of mid-April to 1 June.

Fairmont Banff Springs is offering a new private outdoor dining venue, the 360° Dome. Available year-round, the exclusive dome offers three dining experiences including brunch, après and dinner.