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Travelsavers Taps Sevi Anagnostis as Supplier Relations Director

Date: 2026-09-02 09:20:00

Travelsavers Canada announced Tuesday that Sevi Anagnostis, formerly national accounts manager at WestJet Vacations, has joined the organization as Senior Director, Supplier Relations. Over...

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Interview: Michèle Rauzon, Barbados' New Official Representative in Québec

Date: 2026-08-28 10:00:37

Since May, Michèle Rauzon, a well-known figure in our industry in Quebec, has embraced a new mandate: to give Barbados a new lease on life in La Belle Province.

People Tourism

Air Canada Vacations’ VP Product Development, Rose Cosentino

Lessons from a Superwoman: Air Canada Vacations’ Rose Cosentino

Date: 2026-08-27 09:38:48

After more than a decade at Playa Hotels & Resorts, Rose Cosentino was ready to rest. She set her retirement date, she made plans with family and prepared to step back from the travel...

People

'The Right Choice': NYC Brings Back CEO Dixon to Promote City's Brand

Date: 2026-08-27 09:32:42

A respected travel marketer is coming back to promote New York City after spending the past two years focusing on increasing travel to the United States.

People Tourism

Brand USA Chief in Advanced Talks to Rejoin NYC Tourism: Scoop

Date: 2026-08-26 10:08:53

Brand USA CEO Fred Dixon is in advanced talks to leave the nation's official destination marketing organization and rejoin the NYC Tourism + Conventions, according to two sources familiar...

People 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

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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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Universal Orlando Resort

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

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WestJet Vacations

WestJet Vacations Shares Details of Three Renovated Resorts

Barbados Launches ‘Barbados Remembers Your Name’ Global Campaign

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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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Susan Lawson, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Partnerships, Trevello Travel Group

Trevello Consolidates Sales, Marketing & Partnerships Under Newly Promoted VP Susan Lawson

Date: 2026-08-18 09:27:57

Susan Lawson has been promoted to VP, Sales, Marketing and Partnerships at Trevello Travel Group, a move designed to make relationships between advisors and suppliers smoother.

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Brian McLaren, Lead North America Sales, Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel Taps Brian McLaren to Lead North America Sales

Date: 2026-08-17 09:10:04

Intrepid Travel has brought industry veteran Brian McLaren on board as Head of Sales, North America. Based in Toronto, McLaren brings more than 20 years of travel industry experience, most...

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From left: Ruth Fernandez, Business Development Manager, Key Accounts, Western USA & Canada; Florentina Florescu, Business Development Manager, Key Accounts, Northeast Region; and Ian O’Ryan, Business Development Manager, Key Accounts, Southeast Region.

Cunard Beefs up North America Sales Team with Three Appointments

Date: 2026-08-13 10:02:15

Cunard has made three new appointments to its North American sales organization as the cruise line looks to “support travel advisors and key accounts” across the region. Ruth Fernandez...

Cruise Ocean Cruise People

Michael Hook, GM of Flight Centre Management Travel Canada

FCM Canada Names Michael Hook as New General Manager

Date: 2026-08-11 09:25:54

Flight Centre Management Travel, part of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has appointed Michael Hook as General Manager of FCM Canada. Hook takes on the role immediately and will oversee...

People Retail

Julie Golding, Business Relationship Lead, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Explora Journeys

Julie Golding Joins Explora Journeys as Sales Lead for Quebec and Atlantic

Date: 2026-08-07 09:54:11

Julie Golding is joining the Explora Journeys sales team as Business Relationship Lead for Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Confirming the hire in a post on LinkedIn, Golding said she was...

Cruise Ocean Cruise People

Air India New CEO, Begins Next Phase Of Global Expansion

Date: 2026-08-06 09:54:03

Air India has named former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson. The carrier says Gebremariam will focus on...

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Airline People

Meg Murgatroyd, Sales Director Americas, Heritage Expeditions

Meg Murgatroyd Moves to Heritage Expeditions as Sales Director Americas

Date: 2026-08-06 09:47:14

Heritage Expeditions has appointed Canadian travel industry veteran Meg Murgatroyd to the newly created role of Sales Director Americas. Based in Toronto, Murgatroyd will lead sales, travel...

Cruise People

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Rocky Mountaineer Parent Company Names Carly Biggart VP, Global Sales

Date: 2026-08-05 09:00:01

Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit’s parent company, Armstrong Collective, has appointed Carly Biggart as Vice President of Global Sales. Based in Toronto, Biggart will lead the...

People

Alex Pinelo Joins Azamara as Chief Sales Officer, North America

Date: 2026-08-04 08:30:18

Azamara Cruises has named Alex Pinelo as Chief Sales Officer, North America, effective 01 SEP, just days after his departure from AmaWaterways. In his new role, Pinelo will be based in...

Cruise Ocean Cruise People

Niary Iskander,Dima Fahed

Transat Promotes Two Ontario Sales Management Team Members

Date: 2026-08-04 08:28:22

Transat has announced two new appointments, promoting longtime team members Dima Fahed and Niary Iskander into new roles from 03AUG. Fahed has been named Manager of Sales, Ontario and...

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🦹‍♀️ Advisors “Super Heroes” as Air Canada Vacations Kicks Off Winter Launch in Halifax ✈️

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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Open Paw 🐾 We are celebrating Open Jaw’s extended four-legged family. Happy International Day! 🐶

#internationaldogday #bestfriends #dogdaysofsummer☀️ #bonevoyage #dogparents

Valerie spends her weekends at Grandpa Jim’s house when her parents are away. She enjoys belly rubs and soaking up the sunshine ☀️
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Lady Pepper is a breathtaking poodle 🐩 with style and grace. She loves going to the spa and shopping for designer collars.

Carter the Rottweiler is all bark and no bite. This fella is besties with Chino - playing ball, catching frisbees and occasionally sharing the same bowl of kibble.

Soju the Korean rescue dog melts your heart and makes you smile. Don’t be fooled by the white coat, he loves to roll around in the mud.

Victor spends most of his time lounging. Weekends at the cottage or on his boat. You can find him playing fetch, between naps of course. @slaweknina

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.

@gowaytravel #annualcricketmatch #rivercruise #traveltrade #traveladvisors

@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 ✨️

🎉Congratulations to Kerry Berlinquette of TTAND, o

🎉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.

Congratulations, Kerry—we hope you enjoy this unforgettable getaway!🏖️

@aircanadavacations @zoetryagua @zoetryresorts @thetravelagentnextdoor @kerry_berlinquette_travel
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‼️BREAKING NEWS ‼️WestJet Flight Attendants Announ

‼️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.

https://openjaw.com/newsroom/airline/2026/08/02/westjet-flight-attendants-begin-strike-action/

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The Broadside: Women Who Make Travel Happen
Our first episode is live, featuring Zeina Gedeon @trevellotravelgroup and Maureen Barnes-Smith @sandalsresorts @unique_vacations_ltd
Now it’s your turn! We want to hear from you - the women that make things happen! Participate in the discussion by submitting your success story. Head over to the #LinkinBio for The Broadside - we can’t wait to hear from you!
#traveladvisors #womenintravel #travelbusiness #businessowners

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