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TV Room Videos
CROWNING PEEK
What to Expect from a New Queen, with Cunard’s Jamie Paiko
The very first travel humans are readying to step aboard the Queen Anne. Jamie Paiko, Cunard VP Sales, NA, gives Nina Slawek a few hints on what to expect.
GOING TO MEET THE QUEEN
Open Jaw En Route to Special Preview of Cunard’s Queen Anne
Open Jaw’s President, Nina Slawek, is on her way to a special preview of the inaugural voyage of Cunard’s brand-new ship – the Queen Anne – the first new ship in decades for the luxury British cruise line and its fleet of “Queens” ships.
EASY DOES IT
Exclusive: WestJet Reveals Timeline for NDC Roll-Out
Jorge Rozo, VP Revenue Management & Pricing, WestJet, speaks with Open Jaw President Nina Slawek about the airline’s plans for NDC implementation at its recent Key Account retreat in Banff.
FILM SHORT
Charles McKee Takes on BermudAir
BermudAir’s newly appointed and stylishly attired Commercial Advisor, Charles McKee, dials in from the shores of BDA to update Open Jaw viewers on the carrier’s new freebie-laden service from YYZ and YHZ.
ICYMI
Exclusive Mountainside Chat with WestJet’s John Weatherill
WestJet EVP AND CCO, John Weatherill, provides detailed insights into the airline’s key strategies over the next year.
THE CONDÉ CODE
Direct Travel Advisors “Humbled” by Condé Nast Honours
Direct Travel advisors Ariane Henry, Nancy Zupancic, and Katherine Velan talk with Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek about what the prestigious recognition means to each of them.
Setting the Scene at Seatrade
Open Jaw cruise correspondent Lynn Elmhirst reports on “incredible growth” and celebrations amongst major cruise companies during the first day of action at Seatrade in Miami
EASY ACCESS+
Talking Trends at TravelBrands Agent Appreciation Event
World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, Universal Orlando Resort, and airline allies Air Canada, Lufthansa Group & United speak with OJ’s Ashton Marcus about winter’s biggest booking trends and what to expect for 2024/2025.
I AM WOMAN
“To Be the Best I Can Be:” Maureen Barnes-Smith as Air Canada Vacations Celebrates Women
Air Canada Vacations held their 2nd Women in Business lunch on 04APR where Sandals’ Barnes-Smith gave a passionate speech about the challenges and inherent biases women still face in achieving their professional goals.