The fourth ship in the Edge series has brothers as co-captains and sisters as co-godmothers ANN RUPPENSTEIN The naming ceremony for Celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in the Edge series, at Port Everglades on Dec. 1 was a memorable family affair. For the first time Celebrity Cruises selected brothers...

The resort report: what’s new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients.  Six Senses La Sagesse Six Senses is set to make its brand debut in the Caribbean with the opening...

Withholding visas disrupted India programs IAN STALKER India’s decision to again issue visas for Canadians wanting to vacation in the Asian country is welcome news to tour operators that saw their India programs stalled as clients were unable to get the government documents required to enter the country....

Route expected to boost Canadian visitations IAN STALKER Bonaire is expecting to make more inroads in the Canadian market, thanks in part to a helping hand from WestJet. The carrier has just begun weekly Toronto-Bonaire service that will run through mid-April, easily enabling people in the Ontario capital...