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Margaret Atwood opposes Toronto Island Airport expansion
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Virgin Australia Launches AI ChatGPT Flight Search App
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Global Tourism Grows 2% in 2026 Amid Middle East Demand Drop
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Greece Joins Europe’s Last-Minute Travel Spike for Summer 2026
Greece is now part of Europe’s growing last-minute travel trend for summer 2026. Destinations like Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens have emerged as favored choices among spontaneous travelers.
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