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Starwood Hotels
Todd Ryan has been appointed area director of sales and marketing for Starwood Hotels & Resorts – Eastern Canada, based at the The Westin Ottawa. With direct responsibility for the sales and marketing efforts at The Westin Ottawa, Ryan will also partner with the sales and marketing leaders at the Starwood-owned and managed hotels in…more ›
Intrepid Group
The Intrepid Group has appointed Megan Bailey as its new business development manager (BDM) on the Prairies. Her love for travel began in her early 20s on an 11-month solo trip around the world. She returned to Canada to work as a travel agent for seven years in Halifax before heading to the Rocky Mountains…more ›
Air Canada
Ben Smith, executive vice-president and chief commercial officer at Air Canada, has announced the appointment of Duncan Bureau to the position of vice-president, Global Sales, effective June 9. Bureau succeeds Zeina Gedeon who announced last month that she is leaving the company to pursue other interests. Bureau joins Air Canada from Malaysia Airlines where he…more ›
The Travel Agent Next Door
The Travel Agent Next Door has appointed Bernadine D’Souza to the position of manager, Training & Development. D’Souza was most recently travel sales manager at Sears Travel where she was named Branch Manager of the Year 2012. She was previously a manager at CAA and also taught travel courses at Seneca College. The Travel Agent…more ›
MyEscapades
Huntington Travel has appointed Cherry Collins as its new general manager for MyEscapades. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Collins has worked in the travel (airline, tourism and hospitality) industry for 30 years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in tour operations, sales and marketing, product and trade shows to her new…more ›
GNTO
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) has named Antje Splettstoesser as the new director of sales and marketing for Canada, joining Carina Schumacher, who has been appointed manager of public relations in the Canadian office. Splettstoesser obtained a degree in tourism from the University of Bremen and started her career working for tour operators, managing…more ›
TravelBrands Inc.
Frank DeMarinis, CEO of TravelBrands Inc., has announced the appointment of Firdosh Bulsara to the role of vice-president, Commercial, for ALBATours. In this new role, Bulsara will take over the management of ALBATours from Gianni Bragagnolo, who has managed and grown the brand for the last 37 years. Bragagnolo will continue on with the company…more ›
Sunwing
Scott Reid has joined Sunwing’s Western sales team as business development manager for Central Canada, responsible for servicing all travel agencies in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Thunder Bay, Ont. His previous experience includes an extensive background in the hospitality industry, working in both hotel management and food and beverage areas. Reid can be reached at [email protected]…more ›
Anderson Vacations
Bringing 25 years of experience as a frontline retail travel consultant, Anderson Vacations has introduced its newest member of their team — Darcie Guarderas as director of business development. Guarderas will be working throughout Canada to promote and educate travel consultants about Anderson Vacations’ products, as well as ensure a consistent level of customer service…more ›
Frontiers North
John Gunter has been appointed President and CEO of Winnipeg-based Frontiers North Adventures. Gunter takes over the company from his parents and founders, Lynda and Merv Gunter, who founded the company in 1987. The company specializes in expert-guided adventure travel in Canada and is best known for its Tundra Buggy and Tundra Buggy Lodge excursions…more ›