Zoetry Puts Out the Wellness Carpet at Toronto Event Date: 2023-10-04 08:15:19 Order: 0 “Zoëtry celebrates the art of life,” said Carolina Bellina, Senior Director of Canadian Sales at Hyatt Inclusive Collection, at a recent trade event in Toronto. “It’s the perfect... Byers Report Hotels/Resorts On the Town
Christmas Markets and Cow Dung Artists: Germany on Display in Toronto Date: 2023-10-03 15:29:30 Order: 0 Vibrant cities. Wondrous nature. Christmas markets. And even a cow dung artist. The German National Tourist Board hosted a media event in downtown Toronto on 02OCT, with presentations from... Byers Report On the Town Tourism
As West Maui Reopens, Jim Byers Offers His 30 Fave Places to Visit, Dine and Stay Date: 2023-09-12 11:42:04 Order: 0 West Maui officially opens 08OCT, but it does not include the devastated town of Lahaina. However, it does include Ka’anapali, Honokowai, Kahana, Napili and Kapalua. Jim Byers shares his... Byers Report
Rockets, Downtown Art and Friendly Locals: The joys of New Smyrna Beach, Florida Date: 2023-09-07 12:53:36 Order: 0 NEW SMYRNA BEACH - I’ve just pulled into this Atlantic coast town for the first time when I spot a place to eat that fronts the beach. I step inside at The Breakers and find a super... Byers Report
Great Things to See, Do and Eat in The Florida Keys Date: 2023-09-07 12:52:17 Order: 0 The Florida Keys are rightfully among the most popular areas of the Sunshine State. Here are six things to try. CATCH THE LAST RAYS: As much as it is great to watch a brilliant orange sun... Byers Report
Are Sizzling Temperatures Cooling Europe Bookings? Date: 2023-07-17 11:34:32 Order: 0 According to retailers, the heat headlines out of Europe are sparking cancellations for summer travel. However, both Transat and ACV say they are experiencing healthy booking patterns. Byers Report More News
Debt and TICO Troubles: Paradis Tells Open Jaw The Fight for Agents Continues Date: 2023-07-17 11:30:05 Order: 0 ACTA’s Wendy Paradis spoke with Open Jaw during the association’s golf tournament about steps being taken with the government to relieve travel agency COVID debt burdens and TICO fee... Byers Report More News
New, 3-Hotel Complex Stealing the Scene in Las Vegas Date: 2023-05-18 07:59:26 Order: 0 Open Jaw's Jim Byers recently stayed at Resorts World Las Vegas, a 3-hotel complex with a Hilton, a Conrad hotel and a boutique-style property called Crockfords. He left impressed. Byers Report Hotels/Resorts On Location Tourism
Bahamas Keen to Work With Advisors as Tourism Rebounds Date: 2023-04-18 09:31:35 Order: 0 Tourism officials from The Bahamas were in Toronto for media briefings, including with Open Jaw. Updates about new properties, including one by a Canadian developer, a new cruise port and... Byers Report Tourism
Virtuoso On Tour Providing Personal Connections and the Latest Insights into Selling Luxury Travel Date: 2023-04-17 10:58:41 Order: 0 Virtuoso Canada held sessions for Canadian agents and partners in YVR, YUL, and YYZ over the past two weeks as it continues to beef up operations north of the border. Open Jaw's Jim Byers... Byers Report Retail
Seabourn’s Extraordinary Expeditions Roadshow Helps Canadian Advisors Understand and Sell Expedition Cruises Date: 2023-04-13 09:54:33 Order: 0 Seabourn’s Extraordinary Expeditions Roadshow rolled into Toronto on 12APR, attracting more than 80 advisors as well as media including Open Jaw, to a waterfront lunch and learn session. Byers Report Cruise Luxury On the Town
El Al Israel Airlines: No Resumption of Direct Flights With Canada Just Yet Date: 2023-03-30 09:36:42 Order: 0 El Al Israel Airlines touched down in Toronto on 29MAR to update agents on the airline’s status. But officials couldn't deliver the news advisors had hoped to hear. Airline Byers Report On the Town
Canadian Visits to Germany More Than Tripled in 2022, But Still Below 2019 Date: 2023-03-29 10:42:08 Order: 0 In 2022, Canadians spent 485,348 nights in Germany, compared to 141,505 in 2021. That’s an increase of 253%, the GNTO announced to travel media in downtown Toronto on 28Mar. Byers Report On the Town Tourism
Half of Ontario Residents Plan To Travel; Find Complexities Challenging Date: 2023-03-29 09:25:58 Order: 0 A TICO survey finds Ontario residents ready to do their part to help travel recover. 47% plan international trips; however, 71% feel travel is more complex than ever. Byers Report More News
Travel Embracing AI: ChatGPT In Play @ Expedia, Automation of AC Call Centre Functions Date: 2023-03-27 11:30:56 Order: 0 A top Air Canada executive recently told the Globe and Mail that the airline will start using an artificial intelligence-powered voice assistant instead of live agents to answer calls from... Byers Report More News
