On the Town - Open Jaw

‘Take Your Seat’ Costa Rica Initiative Engages Travellers in Destination

A red and white director's chair took the spotlight at Costa Rica's Take Your Seat reception - but as Open Jaw learned first-hand, its meaning ran much deeper than a place to perch.

On the Town

Intrepid Co-Founder on “The Importance of Gender Equality” in Travel

Open Jaw had the honour of attending Intrepid Travel’s Toronto trade evening where co-founder and chairman, Darrell Wade, reflected on the operator’s passion for sustainable travel and...

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TTI’s Rocky Racco Hosts Open House

Rocky Racco’s TTI Travel held an open house at their refurbished Front Street location and reminisced about the growth of the now powerful player in the Canadian industry. “I get...

On the Town

Germany: A Greener Welcome Awaits Canadians

During an event in Toronto's Distillery District, it was all good news from our friends in Germany tourism highlighting arts, culture, and sustainable options, with a notable 32.6%...

On the Town

New York’s Finger Lakes Reach Out to Canadian Agents

New York State Tourism recently organized a "mini-fam" tour with prominent advisors to delve into the Finger Lakes region; OJ reporter Parm Parmar shares her firsthand experience.

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Travel Supplier Postings

Sandals, Beaches Launch ‘Jamaica Calling’ & ‘Jamaica Jamming’ Sales

HAL Introduces ‘Dutch Day’ Culinary Experience Across Fleet

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises Debuts New Mediterranean Sailings for 2025

Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week Returns

Save up to $400 on Collette’s ‘Netherlands, Belgium & France’ Tours

G Adventures Adds Five Trips to ‘Jane Goodall Collection’

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Across Mexico with Velas Resorts

Aurora Expeditions Announces 2025-26 Antarctica Season

Air Transat, family

Transat’s South Package Family Promo: Kids Stay Free

Florida Keys, turtle release

Florida Keys Commemorates Earth Day with Release of Sea Turtles

MSC, Mercy Ships

MSC, Mercy Ships Build New Hospital Ship

Scenic, Terri Clark Partner for 2025 Rhine Sailing

Florida, Michelin Star Restaurant

Florida Announces Nine New Restaurants in 2024 Michelin Guide

KLM, Travel Well program

KLM’s ‘Travel Well’ to Showcase ‘Meaningful Journeys’

Contiki Coaches

HVO-Powered Contiki Coaches to Reduce Emissions 30-40%

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World-Class Culture, Fine Wine and Mating Rhinos; South Africa Comes to Town

South Africa’s Justin Barnette, the highly entertaining head of Marketing and Communications, said the tourism team wanted to come to Toronto “because there’s so much energy and...

On the Town Tourism

A Surprising and Diverse Destination: Dubai Tourism Comes to Canada

Dubai Tourism brought its message to the Canadian trade in Toronto on 26MAR, holding an information-packed session at a waterfront hotel and handing out free hotel stays and other prizes.

On the Town Tourism

Arizona Looks to Hike Canadian Visitation With Help From Advisors

Arizona Tourism officials made a strategic stop in Toronto on 20MAR to tout the benefits of Canadian visits to the Grand Canyon State and let travel advisors know how much they value their...

On the Town Tourism

Insider Insights from Scenic and Emerald’s Top Execs

Top Scenic Group execs were in Toronto to brief advisors on both ocean and river cruising with sister brands Scenic and Emerald. In 2025, one Emerald yacht will be in the Caribbean and the...

Cruise On the Town

An Evening in Polynesia Courtesy of Paul Gauguin Cruises

Polynesia came to Toronto in the form of Paul Gauguin Cruises, surprising advisors with tips on selling sailings which include crew gratuities, dining at 3 restos, wine and top-shelf...

Cruise On the Town

Three Caribbean Islands and Sandals Mix It Up

The Caribbean islands of Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines united with Sandals to present an unforgettable Travel Advisors Mixer at the Hilton Toronto Airport. Open Jaw...

On the Town Tourism

“Our Best Customers Book with Agents”: Rodrigo Esponda of Los Cabos

Speaking at a gathering in Toronto on 26FEB, Esponda, Managing Director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, said he loves all Canadian visitors. But he likes the ones who book with a travel...

On the Town Tourism

France Says Bienvenue, Canadians – A Million Times!

Atout France held their yearly roadshow where Mélanie Paul-Hus told Open Jaw: “The numbers for 2023 aren’t yet finalized but we believe we reached the 1 million mark – and 2024 is...

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One Love: Jamaican Movie Night for Travel Agents

On Valentine's Day, Open Jaw attended an exclusive "Bob Marley: One Love" biopic screening hosted by the Jamaica Tourist Board, Couples Resorts, and Sandals.

On the Town

Hong Kong Tourism Board Celebrates Fortuitous Year Of The Dragon

During a colourful and boisterous evening, the Hong Kong Tourism Board hosted a lunar new year celebration in Toronto where some 150 celebrants came together for an evening of dance, food,...

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