On the Town - Open Jaw

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.

On the Town

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

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Travel Supplier Postings

Holland America Line in Alaska.

HAL Debuts ‘Glacier Day,’ Enhanced Alaska-Focused on Alaska Cruises

New Mole & Mezcal Pairings at Velas Resorts

TTC Shares Trends, Tips; Part of ‘Always’ Promise to Advisors

Collette, Australia

Collette’s April ‘Hot Deals’

Avalon Caters to Rise in Solo Travel

Royalton CHIC Cancun

Royalton Introduces ‘Party Your Way’ Jet-Inclusive Package

Travel Edge President Embarked on a Road Trip to Meet Advisors

Explora II Interior Design 'Aqua' Unveiled at Milan Design Week 2024

Expedia Group Announces Two New Sustainable Travel Programs

Emerald Launches 2025 Europe River Cruises Brochure

Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts

Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts Offers ‘Mexican Wake Up Call' of Authentic Flavors

Carnival, booking platform

Carnival Launches New Booking Platform, GoCCL.com

The Diamond Princess

Princess Cruises Introduces Dining Overhaul Across Fleet

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

New Wellness-Centred Menu at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Universal Hollywood Studios

Universal Hollywood Studio Tour Celebrates 60th: 26APR - 11AUG

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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...

On the Town

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,...

On the Town

“This is Truly the Golden Age of the Travel Advisors”: Travel Leaders’ Roger Block Asserts in Toronto

“In my 40-plus years in travel I’ve never seen such a reversal as this one,” declared Roger Block, President of Travel Leaders Network, in referring to the switch from consumers...

On the Town Retail

“Nature is in Our Backyard” Colorado Woos Canadians at Toronto Event

The Colorado Tourism Office team and several of its partners, explained the state (about half the size of Manitoba and with a population of some 7 million), punches well above its weight in...

On the Town Tourism

Open Jaw at Florida Huddle: Canadian Visits to Florida Roaring Back

VISIT FLORIDA officials are ecstatic at this week’s Florida Huddle in Miami, with 2,803,000 Canadians having visited Florida in the first nine months of 2023. “Canada will definitely...

Byers Report On the Town

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