Friday, January 26, 2024 ![]() NOTE: If you see a graphic of a house when opening OpenJaw.com, please delete your cache and refresh the page. We apologize for any confusion. Rest assured, we have not morphed into a house. WATCH IN THEIR WORDS Flemming Friisdahl Frames Icon of the Seas Experience Nina Slawek caught up with TTAND’s CEO in Central Park, where Flemming invoked the Goldilocks principle in discussing Icon of the Seas: Not too big. Not too small. Just right for families of all sizes. IN THEIR WORDS Retailers React to Icon of the Seas Open Jaw rounded up expert opinions from retailers sailing on Icon of the Seas. Nina speaks with Rene Schneeberger of Direct Travel, Jamie Murphy, Trevello and Kemp Travel Group’s Chris Lackstrom and Louise Wilson. ![]() TRANSBORDER SHOWDOWN United Boosts U.S.-Canada Flights, Including Halifax and Vancouver United has announced it will strengthen its position as the largest U.S. carrier to Canada, offering the most flights to the most destinations. Soaring Ticket Prices and Skyrocketing Hotel Rates for Paris Olympics Reports of ticket prices for the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies, which will feature a flotilla of barges carrying athletes down the River Seine to the foot of the Eiffel Tower, are going for as much as $4,000. Headline News PEOPLE Eva Horne Takes Over from Markian Dzerowycz at Silversea Silversea has announced that Eva Horne has taken over the role of Area Sales Director for Canada and the Pacific Northwest (U.S.) following the departure of Markian Dzerowycz from the company. Barbados Tourism Appoints Andrea Franklin to CEO and Cheryl Carter, COO Andrea Franklin has been appointed CEO of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) and well-known Cheryl Carter, takes on the role of COO, managing operations and overseeing leadership and performance in external markets. UPCOMING EVENTS Global Tourism Resilience Conference to be Held in Montego Bay Plans are underway for the highly anticipated second staging of the Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, taking place over a two-day period on February 16 and 17.
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