Travel Industry Pays Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Date: 2023-09-05 11:40:32 Order: 0 The travel industry is issuing moving tributes to Jimmy Buffet, who died 01SEP. His ever-popular songbook romanticized the laid-back vibe of tropical vacations and influenced generations of... More News People
Executive Shuffle at Ensemble Date: 2023-08-31 11:33:33 Order: 0 Beth Butzlaff has joined Ensemble as SVP of Global Partner Relations, while Shelly Ransom is the new VP of New Agency Business Development. David Harris is stepping down as executive... People Retail
Destination Toronto Appoints New Board Chair Date: 2023-07-27 09:23:02 Order: 0 Destination Toronto has appointed Rekha Khote, CEO of MK2 Hospitality, and formerly an executive with Starwood and Deltal Hotels, as the Chair of its Board of Directors. People Tourism
Clare Burke Joins TRAVELSAVERS Canada as Manager of Marketing Date: 2023-07-27 08:54:53 Order: 0 As part of her new role, Burke will work to expand TRAVELSAVERS Canada's network of travel advisors and preferred partners through marketing strategies and networking events. People Retail
PONANT Appoints Ellen McIIvaine as VP of Sales, North America Date: 2023-07-24 09:42:24 Order: 0 McIIvaine succeeds the retiring Theresa Gatta, and will oversee PONANT's trade business activities and partnerships, as well as managing the field sales team in both Canada and the United... Cruise People
Yves Beauchamp Takes Helm of Greater Montreal Airport Authority Date: 2023-07-21 10:02:24 Order: 0 Yves Beauchamp has been appointed President and CEO of the Greater Montreal Airport Authority, according to an announcement made by ADM Aéroports de Montréal on 20JUL. Beauchamp's... People
Disney Extends CEO Bob Iger’s Contract Through 2026 Date: 2023-07-13 11:05:59 Order: 0 Bob Iger’s contract as CEO of the Walt Disney Company has been extended until the end of 2026 by the board, adding two more years to his tenure, reports CNN. After initially stepping down... CNN People
Janet Bava Departing AmaWaterways for Windstar Cruises Date: 2023-07-12 09:28:15 Order: 0 Cruise industry veteran Janet Bava is departing AmaWaterways and moving to Windstar Cruises as of 24JUL as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Cruise People
Trevello Travel Group Adds Professional Development, Learning Team Members Date: 2023-07-11 08:23:55 Order: 0 Cathy Redekopp has been appointed the new Professional Development Manager for Western Canada, while educator Jolana Phillips-Veinott is Trevello's new Learning Manager. People Retail
Kimberley Wood Appointed Maritime Travel's Director of Branch Operations for Western Canada Date: 2023-07-07 08:21:43 Order: 0 Wood will oversee Maritime Travel's 22 leisure agencies in British Columbia and Alberta. People Retail
G Adventures' Bruce Poon Tip Appointed to Order of Canada Date: 2023-07-04 08:57:51 Order: 0 In recognition of his "services to humanity," the founder of G Adventures has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada, making him the first person in the travel industry to... Breaking Operators People Spotlight
Independent by Flight Centre Adds to Leadership Team Date: 2023-06-29 08:30:47 Order: 0 Host agency Independent by Flight Centre has announced three new appointments to the organization's leadership team in sales, marketing, and operations. People Retail
Collette CEO Celebrates 50 Years with the Tour Company Date: 2023-06-28 09:51:46 Order: 0 Collette CEO Dan Sullivan celebrated 50 years with the company in JUN. Sullivan joined Collette in 1973 as the 12th employee when Collette primarily focused on regional motorcoach tours. Operators People
TTI's Rocky Racco Recognized by Ted Rogers School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Date: 2023-06-27 09:05:26 Order: 0 Open Jaw's Retail Analyst and CEO of TTI Travel was given the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality & Tourism Industry Award 2023–2024 in recognition of his support of the next generation... People Retail Spotlight
Transat Distribution Canada Announces Resignation of Kimberley Wood Date: 2023-06-26 08:38:42 Order: 0 Wood, who served as the Director of Franchise and Affiliate Members for nearly 14 years at TDC, is departing the company to "pursue new challenges." Operators People
