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A Frank Discussion with Jetlines’ CEO on the Airline's Inaugural Flight to Cancun

Open Jaw’s president, Nina Slawek, poses key questions about Jetline’s expansion strategy, future routes and more to CEO, Eddy Doyle on Jetlines’ inaugural flight to Cancun.

FULL ACCESS

Sunwing's Andrew Dawson Opens Up to Open Jaw About Trade Concerns

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.

JET TEST

All Systems Go as Porter 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.”

PARTY PACK

Airline Partners Dish at Voyzant Lunar New Year Celebration

More than half a dozen airline partners talk shop with Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek at Voyzant’s Lunar New Year celebration.

INCOMING!

Florida Looks to Non-Stop Flights from Across Canada to Boost Arrivals
With Dana Young, President and CEO, VISIT FLORIDA

VISIT FLORIDA CEO, Dana Young, revealed to Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek that despite growth, arrivals from Canada, which is FL’s top int’l market, remain below pre-COVID levels.

CONSOLIDATION NATION

Checking-In with Voyzant’s Chippy - Is Consolidation Still Relevant?

With over a billion in turnover for Voyzant alone, consolidators still move seats. This, despite major tech advances on the airline side. Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek sits down with CEO, Chippy, to ask why. 

WHAT'S IN A NAME

LCC, ULCC or Leisure Carrier? Canada Jetlines’ Bureau Decodes Mass Media (Mis)Labelling

In an exclusive interview with Open Jaw’s publisher, Nina Slawek, Duncan Bureau, CCO of Canada Jetlines, explains how the new airline is a ‘leisure carrier,’ not LCC or ULCC, despite mass media (mis)labelling.

STACKING INVENTORY

"If It's Not On The Shelf, It's Not Going To Sell:" ACV's VP, Nino Montagnese, Describes Booking Platform Updates
Nino Montagnese, VP Air Canada Vacations

In an exclusive video conversation with Open Jaw’s publisher Nina Slawek, Air Canada Vacations’ VP, Nino Montagnese, outlines how the operator is getting product ‘on the shelf’ faster to help advisors sell.

CREWING CANADA

Open Jaw Attends MSC Seascape's Naming Ceremony In New York; Canadian MSC Team Expands

Amid the glitz and glamour of the new ship’s naming ceremony, Open Jaw’s publisher, Nina Slawek, learned that the MSC offices in Canada have grown in an unprecedented investment by the cruise line in this market.

WELCOME TO THE BIG APPLE

Open Jaw 'Meets' New MSC Seascape Ahead of her Christening in NYC

Open Jaw cameras and publisher, Nina Slawek, are in New York City on board the new MSC Seascape to tour the ship before her christening Wednesday evening.

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A spectacular sunrise at Zoetry Paraiso De La Boni A spectacular sunrise at Zoetry Paraiso De La Bonita in Riviera Maya. 

Nina joins a personal chef at the Red Kitchen, where he’ll prepare anything your heart desires. 

Dare we say Chef Nina has found her calling? 👩‍🍳

Complimentary breakfast with a private chef in the Red Kitchen is offered to guests staying in Impressions Club and Butler Suites @zoetryparaiso 

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HEADLINER - Wedding Supplement @sandalsroyalcuraca HEADLINER - Wedding Supplement
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Nestled in the heart of the southern Caribbean, Curaçao defies the imagination. It's part desert, part tropical paradise. It’s a cultural crossroads where declarations of love are spoken in four different languages.
 
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BREAKING NEWS: @norwegiancruiseline Holding's Fran BREAKING NEWS: @norwegiancruiseline Holding's Frank Del Rio Retiring; Harry Sommer New President, CEO

Frank Del Rio is retiring. Harry Sommer, who has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of NCL since 2020, assumes the role at NCLH, and David Herrera becomes President of NCL.

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🚨Breaking News🚨 Globus family of brands has 🚨Breaking News🚨
Globus family of brands has revealed that travel industry veteran Stéphanie Bishop, has announced her retirement. 

After 15 years as the managing director of the Globus family of brands’ Toronto office, Bishop is set to depart the company in MAY.

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Cuba's Tourism Officials Reveal New Initiatives to Cuba's Tourism Officials Reveal New Initiatives to Support its Top Tourism Market

Canada remains Cuba's top tourism market, and Open Jaw attended a media update in Toronto to hear about new initiatives and areas of focus to get visitation back up to 2019 levels and beyond.
Air Canada Launching New YUL-AMS Summer Flights Air Canada Launching New YUL-AMS Summer Flights 

Sales have opened on new, 5X weekly, non-stop seasonal Air Canada flights between Montreal and Amsterdam on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft beginning 02JUN for the summer. 

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