BermudAir’s newly appointed and stylishly attired Commercial Advisor, Charles McKee, dials in from the shores of BDA to update Open Jaw viewers on the carrier’s new freebie-laden service from YYZ and YHZ.
Direct Travel advisors Ariane Henry, Nancy Zupancic, and Katherine Velan talk with Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek about what the prestigious recognition means to each of them.
In advance of TravelBrands spring trade shows, President and CEO, Nathalie Tanious talks with Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek on the evolution of the operator’s multi-brand tech offerings and her role heading up the organization.
ACV’s Marigold Frontuna, GM Sales Western Canada, talks with Nina Slawek about how the operator is supporting advisors in monetizing rising interest in travel to Asia.
Having identified an opening in the host agency market, Onvigo’s Chippy Jegathesan and Shean Carmichael, provide Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek with the rationale for its retail “Uber” modeling.
Anita Emilio, VP and GM Envoyage, offers insights into Flight Centre global independent divisions’ new Envoyage umbrella branding and the rationale to forgo the FC name.
In a ‘behind-the-scenes’ interview with Nina Slawek, Air Canada Vacations VP, Nino Montagnese, shares global expansion plans and the logistical marathon each new continent presents.
ACTA’s Wendy Paradis tells Nina Slawek that despite the Ontario Auditor General’s recognition that some of TICO’s role may no longer be relevant in 2024, ACTA is disappointed fees have been implemented prior to such a review.
Jason Saracini, founder of Landsby.ca, tells Nina Slawek ITCs will always be part of the travel mix, but the concept of regenerative travel, experiencing Canada’s wonders along with indigenous cultures is where his passion now lies.
In discussing the expansive network and vacation opportunities of a joint venture with Air Transat, Porter EVP and CCO, Kevin Jackson, tells Open Jaw President, Nina Slawek, that more partnerships are in the offing.