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January 06, 2022
COME SAIL AWAY

Despite Cancellations and Criticism, This Isn’t 2020 All Over Again for Cruise Lines
CDC Says CSO to Become Voluntary on Schedule This Month, Even with Omicron

January 03, 2022
MAKING WAVES

CDC Hangs Target Off Cruising’s Bow, But Industry Fights Back

October 26, 2021
SAILING INTO THE SUNSET

CDC Extends Conditional Sail Order into 2022; Voluntary After JAN

September 14, 2021

More Island Destinations Moved to CDC’s 'Very High' Travel Risk List

September 01, 2021
SOFTENING THE BLOW

US Walks Back Travel Advisory to Canada
Canada’s Tourism Industry was ‘Caught Off Guard”

August 23, 2021
THAT SINKING FEELING

CDC Now Advises High-Risk Pax not to Cruise Even if Fully Vaccinated

August 09, 2021
STILL NOT OVER

Norwegian Wins, But Florida Appeals Cruise Battle Over Proof of Vaccination

July 26, 2021
FLIP FLOP... FLIP

Florida Wins Again As CDC Court Win Overturned; Cruise Lines Try to Work Around the Drama

July 22, 2021
DOUBLING DOWN

Florida Not Backing Down After Losing Cruise Appeal to CDC

July 18, 2021
DROWNING IN RULINGS

Florida vs CDC Cont’d… CDC Wins Appeal, Can Enforce Rules over Cruising

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VISIT FLORIDA execs revealed for the first time to VISIT FLORIDA execs revealed for the first time to media, Including Open Jaw's Jim Byers at this year’s Florida Huddle in West Palm Beach, that a recent surge in Canadian visits finally puts it back on track to meet 2019 levels.

@jimbyerstravel1 

#visitflorida #huddle #canadiantravel #florida #traveltrade #conference
Watch Now: Special Report Exclusive Interview with Watch Now: Special Report Exclusive Interview with Sunwing 

In a one-on-one conversation with Open Jaw President Nina Slawek, Andrew Dawson, COO of the Sunwing Travel Group, addresses industry concerns regarding program cuts.

#sunwing #traveltrade #travelnews #commissions #traveladvisors #flights #airtravel #allinclusiveresorts #aircraft #pilots #exclusiveinterview
Open Jaw's Martha Chapman was on hand at TL Networ Open Jaw's Martha Chapman was on hand at TL Network's Toronto media conference 01FEB for news about program enhancements and events, as well as the consortium leadership's insights into the future of travel advisors.
All Systems Go as @porterairlines Takes Guests for All Systems Go as @porterairlines Takes Guests for a Spin in New Embraer

Open Jaw cameras got a first look at Porter Airlines’ new Embraer E195-E2 service from YYZ on a demonstration flight, where execs told Nina Slawek that Porter is about to “turn economy on its head.”

#porterairlines #yyz #video #flight #airtravel #travelnews #watchnow
On Location: Open Jaw Onboard Costa's New Ship in On Location: Open Jaw Onboard Costa's New Ship in Dubai and UAE

Italian Costa Cruises’ latest addition, Costa Toscana, arrived in Dubai Harbour on 13JAN and Open Jaw’s Karen Dahdah was onboard to experience eight days of Italian hospitality in Dubai & UAE.

With four stops in three countries, this Arabian itinerary offers many affordable land excursions to chose from to suit families, different levels of mobility, and range from shopping to cultural and religious sights. “This is a bucket list destination for a lot of people”, Ruben Perez, Costa Cruises GM North America explains, “you get a taste of the culture and the modernity of the cities and experience both worlds, new and old.”

Read the full article on Open Jaw. 
#onlocation #costacrociere #costatoscana @costacruisesofficial #italianhospitality #dubai #uae #cruiseship #newcruise #cruising
Open Jaw's Jim Byers attended the 2023 TravMedia S Open Jaw's Jim Byers attended the 2023 TravMedia Summit in NYC, where hundreds of destinations, suppliers and experts shared the latest news and trends. He reports back on the biggest takeaways you need to know.

#travmedia #travelsummit #media #travelupdates #news #nyc
Ensemble Launches New Mag Along with Big Plans for Ensemble Launches New Mag Along with Big Plans for ‘23

More big changes for Ensemble, as Open Jaw learned at the launch party for its two new magazines: quarterly Range, and Range Best, published eight times a year with a focus on luxury. 
@ensembletravel 

#luxurytravel #magazine #ensembletravel #travelnews #onthetown #outandabout
BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY William Shatner Receives "Livin BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY
William Shatner Receives "Living Legends of Aviation" Award

His claim to fame is as a fictional spaceship captain. But Canadian actor William Shatner also made history as the oldest person to travel to space. Now, he's been recognized as a "Living Legend of Aviation."
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