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FlightHub CEO, Christopher Cave, speaks with Nina Slawek about the OTA’s roots as a tech company and plans to add packages as well as develop the B2B sector. Cave also notes signs of a softening of demand.
Canada Jetlines COO, Charles McKee, speaks with Nina Slawek about the launch of the carrier’s tour operating arm just 13 months after inauguration, with three and four star hotels in CUN and MBJ.
Kevin Jackson, EVP and CCO, Porter, spoke with Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek at Mr Porter’s Party in Toronto where the focus was squarely on growing the network from YYZ and YOW.
At TTAND’s splashy VIP Supplier event, CEO Flemming Friisdahl reported a record for host agency sales of CAD $400 million in 2023, telling Open Jaw’s Natasha McKenty there is overwhelming demand for big ticket items.
In a push to grow membership and usage, Aeroplan wants Canadians to think of the loyalty program when they fly, shop or take an Uber. Nina interviews Scott O’Leary, VP, Loyalty and Product and Andy Shibata, VP, Brand at “Insider Guide” media event.
With a nod to the focus of travel often being the dining experience, Air Canada sponsored Canada’s 22nd best new restaurant ranking. Top honours go to Toronto’s Kappo Sato.
Attendants at the Affluent Traveler Symposium were bullish on luxury travel growth in Canada which stands at 40%. Open Jaw’s Natasha McKenty speaks with advisors as well as Travelsavers execs Nicole Mazza and Jane Clementino.
Four Canadian luxury advisors who sailed aboard Explora I agree there is a strong market for the new class of feel good cruising developed by Explora Journeys.
Open Jaw was on hand as Alexis von Hoensbroech asserted that, with Sunwing, WS now offers “more seats than any other Canadian airline.” Comments from Sunwing’s Andrew Dawson, AirTrav’s Robert Kokonis and TTI’s Lyell Farquharson.
Open Jaw President, Nina Slawek, spent a week exploring a new concept in luxury cruising on board Explora Journeys’ first ship, Explora I. Here Nina speaks with Patricia Di Benedetto, Business Relationship Lead.
Sara Ranghi, Marketing & Brand Management America Director, Melia Hotels Int’l, joined Nina Slawek on the Pink Couch for a lively review of the all-inclusive landscape.
Richard Vanderlubbe explains to Open Jaw President Nina Slawek why DIY groups risk breaking the law on sales transactions.
Explora I was officially named at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on 12OCT and Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek is onboard for the next week to provide a first hand account of what a journey on Explore Journeys has to offer!
In an insightful discussion with Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek, Tripcentral.ca’s Vanderlubbe offers background on TICO and a cogent summary of the disconnect between federal and provincial regulation of travel.
TICO’s Richard Smart stick handles questions from Open Jaw President, Nina Slawek, about high expenses, the rift with ACTA and why a consumer funded model is not on the table.
