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Jim Byers in Jamaica: Sunset at the Palms in Negril Breaks the All-Inclusive Mold

Date: 2025-05-06 10:05:40

Sensational service, lovely landscaping and a beautiful beach make Sunset at the Palms an ideal choice for anyone looking for a quiet, all-inclusive, adults-only resort in Negril, Jamaica.

Byers Report Tourism

Strolling Alamitos Beach in Long Beach, California. Jim Byers Photo

Inspiring Hotels, Fab Food + Welcoming Locals: Long Beach is a California City on the Rise

Date: 2025-04-11 17:19:33

:Long Beach, California is home to wonderful hotels such as the Fairmont Breakers and the Queen Mary. You'll also find fine restaurants in a very diverse city with great neighborhoods to...

Byers Report Tourism

Fun and Funky Florida: Bradenton and Anna Maria Island

Date: 2025-03-19 10:20:03

Bradenton and Anna Maria Island are both relaxed, enjoyable places to stay in Florida. They're both fun, artsy towns with friendly locals, great beaches and good food.

Byers Report

Lord Howe Island

Australia: Great Places to Visit and Fab Places to Stay Down Under

Date: 2025-03-17 09:12:53

Great places to visit and great places to stay in Australia; here are some Open Jaw suggestions for Sydney, Tasmania, Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia, and the...

Byers Report Tourism

Los Angeles is Open and “Now is the Time” to Visit

Date: 2025-02-04 08:51:48

98% of LA was not in the burn area and California tourism reminds the trade “there’s no better way to help” than to plan a visit. Resources provided here.

Byers Report Tourism

Sea trials of Norwegian Cruise Line – Norwegian Luna -

Air Canada Vacations

Air Canada Vacations Academy Sets Sail in 2027 with NCL

TravelBrands Kicks Off Holiday Toy Drive Supporting SickKids Foundation

Marriott Finalizes Barbados Collection Revamp with Tamarind’s Autograph Collection Reopening

Marriott International

Marriott Finalizes Barbados Collection Revamp with Tamarind’s Autograph Collection Reopening

Hotel Riu Palace Phuket: the first RIU hotel in Thailand opens its doors

RIU Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Riu Palace Phuket: First RIU All-Inclusive Resort in Thailand Opens

BermudAir’s 3rd Anniversary Sale Takes 30% Off Published Fare

Air Transat Labour Day Sale: Up to 15% Off Flights this Weekend Only

New Sleeper, Dome and Dining Cars Coming to Via Rail with $4.7B Investment

L-R: Flemming Friisdahl, Edna Ray, Senior Manager, Regional Sales, Air Canada and Kevin Pohlmann, Regional Sales Manager – Air Canada

The Travel Agent Next Door

TTAND Named to Platinum Level of Air Canada Circle of Excellence

Adults Only Club at Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino

WestJet Vacations

WestJet Vacations Expands Punta Cana Offerings

New Club Med Ski Sale Offers Savings up to $1,440

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Debuts New 3‑Day, 3‑Park Ticket Offer

Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta

WestJet Vacations

WestJet Vacations Shares Details of Three Renovated Resorts

Barbados Launches ‘Barbados Remembers Your Name’ Global Campaign

Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.

Barbados Launches ‘Barbados Remembers Your Name’ Global Campaign

Top L-R: Marigold Frontuna, General Manager, Sales & ACV@Home, Erminia Gallina, Director of Sales, Air Canada Vacations, Karen Dahdah, Open Jaw Bottom L-R: Brea Hindy, MACS Travel, Jennifer Murphy- MACS Travel, Lorie Nearing, Memory Bank Travel

Air Canada Vacations

Advisors “Superheroes” as Air Canada Vacations Kicks Off Winter Launch in Halifax

Virgin Voyages Closes MNVV Loophole, Advisors Lose Transfer Privilege

Sea trials of Norwegian Cruise Line – Norwegian Luna -

Air Canada Vacations

Air Canada Vacations Academy Sets Sail in 2027 with NCL

TravelBrands Kicks Off Holiday Toy Drive Supporting SickKids Foundation

Marriott Finalizes Barbados Collection Revamp with Tamarind’s Autograph Collection Reopening

Marriott International

Marriott Finalizes Barbados Collection Revamp with Tamarind’s Autograph Collection Reopening

Hotel Riu Palace Phuket: the first RIU hotel in Thailand opens its doors

RIU Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Riu Palace Phuket: First RIU All-Inclusive Resort in Thailand Opens

BermudAir’s 3rd Anniversary Sale Takes 30% Off Published Fare

Air Transat Labour Day Sale: Up to 15% Off Flights this Weekend Only

New Sleeper, Dome and Dining Cars Coming to Via Rail with $4.7B Investment

L-R: Flemming Friisdahl, Edna Ray, Senior Manager, Regional Sales, Air Canada and Kevin Pohlmann, Regional Sales Manager – Air Canada

The Travel Agent Next Door

TTAND Named to Platinum Level of Air Canada Circle of Excellence

Adults Only Club at Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino

WestJet Vacations

WestJet Vacations Expands Punta Cana Offerings

New Club Med Ski Sale Offers Savings up to $1,440

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Ka'anapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii. Pexels photo

Maui Update: A Long Way to Go, But Positive Signs for Lahaina

Date: 2025-01-31 09:45:46

It will take years to recover from the August, 2023 fires in Lahaina, but there are signs of recovery, and Maui tourism businesses are eager to embrace visitors.

Byers Report Tourism

Holland America Line fresh fish

From Port to Plate: An Up-Close Look at Holland America’s Fresh Fish Program

Date: 2024-10-01 08:19:55

Holland America was the first cruise line to introduce a certified global fresh fish program. Open Jaw recently took an Alaska cruise to get the inside scoop on how it works. And how it...

Byers Report Cruise

A Look at Holland America's Eurodam, Plus Great Alaska Scenery and Excursions

Date: 2024-10-01 07:30:19

Jim Byers reviews a recent Alaska cruise on Holland America’s Eurodam. Jim provides fabulous tips and details to assist any advisor’s sales initiatives. Well worth the read.

Byers Report Cruise

Open Jaw's Jim Byers Confessions of a HAL Alaska Virgin

Date: 2024-08-22 08:50:59

Open Jaw Senior Writer Jim Byers is on his first Alaska cruise, and his first cruise with Holland America. Here’s an initial report to wet your whistle. Look for a fuller story later at...

Byers Report

Open Jaw Boating Novice Tackles a 42-Foot Le Boat Experience … And Lives

Date: 2024-08-09 09:17:40

Open Jaw’s Jim Byers and his wife, Barbara, recently spent four days piloting a 42-foot Le Boat craft on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Ontario with almost no boating experience. Le Boat...

Byers Report

Best Caribbean Moments and Why You Need to Go Soon

Date: 2024-07-12 10:05:38

Open Jaw's Jim Byers shares both funny and heart-warming encounters he’s had over years of Caribbean visits, such as an invitation to imbibe the uplifting powers of Bambu. He also makes a...

Byers Report

Byers Report: A Hawaii Hotel Guide for Every Travel Style

Date: 2024-07-05 08:51:14

From luxurious Maui resorts to vibrant boutique properties in Waikiki, Open Jaw Senior Writer and Hawaii lover Jim Byers offers up resort and hotel recommendations for National Hawaii Day.

Byers Report

Fine Hotels, Amazing Beaches and More: 10 Things to See and Do in Bermuda

Date: 2024-06-07 08:48:34

From luxury hotels to world-class golf, and from sparkling pink beaches to fine dining, Bermuda is a compact island with a wide variety of laid back activities. What strikes most is the...

Byers Report Tourism

NYC Reps Laud Canadian Connections at Toronto Trade Event

Date: 2024-04-16 08:42:31

Fabio Monteiro and delegates from 17 NYC attractions visited Toronto this week, hosting a "lavish afternoon" before attending a Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees game at the Rogers...

Byers Report On Location

From Royals To Whisky, Five Great Tours Of Edinburgh, Scotland

Date: 2024-04-11 09:53:51

OJ's Jim Byers recently visited Edinburgh, participating in five tours. Byers shared his personal experience of the city's historical charm, including a 'flashy pseudo-tour' billed as a...

Byers Report

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Capes were optional, but superhero status was not! Air Canada Vacations brought its 2026/27 product launch to Halifax for an evening of new products, big announcements, games, prizes and East Coast enthusiasm.

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After 50 Years, Goway Expands Into River Cruising

After 50 Years, Goway Expands Into River Cruising

With over 50 years of curating global itineraries under their belt, Goway Travel says it is launching a river-cruise product in September to complement its land offerings.

Senior VP Craig Canvin explained at Goway's 25th annual cricket match that along with the new product, the company continues to grow in a number of areas.

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@reachglobalmarketing and @iloveny pulled out all

@reachglobalmarketing and @iloveny pulled out all the stops in Toronto on 11AUG to thank Canadian travel partners for their continued support of the destination. True to New York's Broadway spirit, guests stepped back into the Roaring Twenties to catch The Great Gatsby Musical at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. A dazzling night, old sport ✨️

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🎉Congratulations to Kerry Berlinquette of TTAND, our newest Air Canada Vacations and Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts Headliner winner!

Kerry has won a 5-night stay at Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana simply by completing our training and entering the draw by answering a few quick quiz questions.

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‼️BREAKING NEWS ‼️WestJet Flight Attendants Announce Strike Action

The union representing some 4,400 #WestJet #flightattendants called a #strike early on Sunday morning 02AUG, plunging Canada into travel chaos on the busy August long weekend.

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