Parm Parmar is an accomplished freelance journalist whose work has been featured in major media outlets such as Trivago, Toronto Star, Ensemble Magazine, Today’s Bride, Vancouver Sun, Travelalerts.
Get Ready for Holiday Travel with Tips from Air Canada's Global Concierge
More than three million customers are expected to travel with Air Canada this holiday season, and over 1,200 Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Canada Express flights will fly daily.
Tina Flammia, Director of Global Concierge and premium Customer Experience at Air Canada, shared her top holiday travel tips with Open Jaw. Today marks her 35th year with Air Canada, during which she navigated various roles, from reservations to managing operations across Canada and North America. It has been ...
“Show me Taiwan” Kicks Off in Toronto
The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) launched its yearlong campaign, "Show Me Taiwan!" in Canada, aiming to strengthen the bond between Canadian travellers and Taiwan's vibrant culture.
The campaign kicked off in Toronto on 09DEC with a lively pop-up booth at the CF Eaton Centre. In Vancouver, the excitement continues from 16DEC to 17DEC at CF Richmond Centre.
The public was invited to drop by and explore Taiwan's adventure, culinary, and cultural offerings—going beyond traditional tourism...
Jamaica Travel is Booming! More Canadian Air Lift
Jamaica is experiencing a remarkable surge in tourism, evident by the impressive visitation numbers reaching 3.88 million as the year 2023 draws to a close. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett recently returned from Europe after promoting Jamaica in Eastern Europe and earlier at the World Travel Market.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
Philip Rose, Deputy Director of Tourism for the Americas at Jamaica Tourism Board (JTB), extended a warm welcome to travel agents and guests at the award gala (06...
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The Palladium Family
Turns guests into lifelong fans
Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa The beauty of Palladium resorts is that guests get to know the friendly staff and quickly become ambassadors...
At Jamaica’s “One Love Affair” Gala, 15 Canadian Agents Feel the Love
Among the fifty top-performing agents recognized for their outstanding achievements, 15 Canadian agents earned the prestigious honour, with 13 attending the in-person celebration. Open jaw actively participated in the diverse activities and fostered meaningful engagement with JTB staff and travel agents throughout the event.
Dan Hamilton, the District Sales Manager for Canada, effortlessly assumed the role of Master of Ceremonies, bringing his natural charisma to captivate and entertain the l...
ACV's Megafam Covers A Host Of Hotels Across Jamaica
Air Canada Vacations hosted agents on a MegaFAM trip to lush Jamaica from November 14-17. Open Jaw joined the agents in touring a number of resorts and collecting insights. Three of the resorts served as host hotels.
Erminia Nigro, ACV General Manager of Sales, states, "We made sure to prioritize fairness and satisfaction for all our hotel partners and ensure their desire to be visited. With that in mind, we divided the group into three, visiting an equal number of hotels daily to guarantee a...
ACV Dedicates Resources as 130 Advisors Do Jamaica Right
Staying true to its commitment to excellence, Air Canada Vacations went all out with its Jamaica MegaFAM, a four-day trip this fall from 14-17 NOV.
Responding to demand from travel agents nationwide, this event brought together over 130 agents across Canada, united by a common goal to view product. Accompanied by the staff of Air Canada Vacations, this dynamic group embarked on a remarkable journey aboard an Air Canada Rouge flight bound for Montego Bay.
When most suppliers are slowing down o...
Arajet: First Dominican Airline to Offer Direct Flights from Canada
At Hotel X, Arajet executives, along with members of the travel industry and friends, came together to celebrate the introduction of Arajet's direct flights (Oct. 24) to Toronto. The atmosphere was jubilant as more than 100 guests enjoyed wine, hors-d'œuvres and socialized. At the same time, the evening was skillfully MC’ed by Camila Gonzalez, a TV Host and Senior Producer at TLN Media Group.
"Today, Arajet makes history by being the first Dominican airline to fly to Canada, providing new opp...
Goway’s Africa and Middle East Roadshow Proves Invaluable for Advisors
Travel advisors unanimously provided glowing feedback saying that meeting the DMCs of the various countries provided invaluable insights into selling these unique destinations.
Moira Smith, Goway's Vice President for Africa and Asia, noted that this event marks the first show after a three-year hiatus. Activities began with a weekend of fun, including a ping-pong event at Spin Toronto. Virtual educational sessions were held on Monday, engaging close to a thousand travel advisors. The packed a...
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Protecting the Island is a Priority
Naturally
At Cayo Levantado, “sustainability” exists well beyond the all too common buzzword in Eco-travel; this contemporary and gorgeous resort is rooted in Sustainable Innovation. Situated within the Samaná Bay reef area with a...
Love is in the Air: St. Kitts Woos Advisors as a Romance Destination
St. Kitt's Tourism Authority set the stage for an evening of "Romance" in Mississauga at the Waterside Inn 26SEP at an event specially organized for Tripcentral.ca travel advisors.
Marsha Tamika Henderson, Minister of Tourism for the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, joined by Ellison 'Tommy' Thompson, CEO, and Melnecia Marshall, Deputy CEO from the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, thanked the travel industry in her opening remarks for their support.
Henderson continued, "Romance is authentic St...
Miami Turns up the Heat for Canadian Advisors
Suzie Sponder, Sr. Director of Communications for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) stopped by Toronto 20SEP to give travel agents and media a taste of "Find Your Miami," its latest brand campaign.
Inspired by Miami and Miami Beach's vibrant culture, art, music and diverse neighbourhoods, the campaign has been launched through multiple media channels: print ads, interactive mobile/desktop display ads, and online video. A dedicated URL houses all information MiamiandMiamiB...
Arajet, the Caribbean's Low-Price Carrier, Connects Canada with Argentina and Beyond
Arajet, the Caribbean's low-price airline, originating from the Dominican Republic, is making significant strides in the Canadian market by introducing new flight connections from Toronto and Montreal to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Víctor Pacheco Méndez, the CEO and founder of Arajet, expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity this presents for Canadians, stating, "Canadians will be able to enjoy the privileged location of our low-price hub in the Dominican Republic to connect with dream destinati...
ACTA'S 2023 Eastern Summit Industry Panel: Maximizing Return on Effort
Last week, over 500 travel professionals gathered at ACTA’s Toronto Summit. During this event, attendees received updates about ACTA's name change and the extension of loan repayment dates for pandemic-related federal government loans.
The summit's second session featured a panel of travel industry leaders who delved into the theme "Maximizing ROE (Return on Effort) in the Canadian Travel Industry: Trends and Strategies for 2024."
The panel was led by Mary Jane Hiebert, chair of the ACTA Boar...
AI Unleashed: Empowering Travel Advisors for Business Growth
One of the most anticipated sessions at the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies & Travel Advisors (ACTA) summit was the Artificial Intelligence (AI) session with a timely focus on how travel advisors can leverage and grow their business using new tools.
Ryan McElroy, moderator, CEO, and founder of Travel Agency Tribes, a B2B travel Technology Company, started the session by saying, "I firmly believe that AI represents the most significant advancement for travel advisors, and it should be ...