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Pink Couch Podcast: Behind the Scenes of the Travel Industry episodes
- Fairmont Rio’s Netto Moreira: ‘It's our DNA to have this connection with the city’Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek spoke to Netto Moreira, General Manager of the Fairmont Rio, which overlooks the famous Copacabana beach offering what he calls the “Fairmont experience” along with a slice of Brazilian life.9 min
- Rio Airport’s Patrick Fehring: GIG Positioned as GatewayDuring her recent trip to Rio, Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek spoke to Patrick Fehring, Director Aero Business at Rio’s Galeão International Airport. During their chat, he explained that the airport is seeing more demand for travel to South America and emphasised that Galeão is positioning itself as a “strong international gateway to Brazil”.10 min
- ‘Every Agency Counts and Every Agency Matters.’ Clementino on 25 Years of Travelsavers in Canada
Jane Clementino, Senior VP and GM, Canada, reflects on how tech, AI and changing consumer expectations have reshaped travel advising—yet whether an office has three advisors or a hundred, the Travelsavers mantra holds: “We’re always focused on quality versus quantity.”
21 min - Jackson on Porter’s Sun & US Push: ‘Canadians Are Not Abandoning the US’
With Porter’s announced code share with AA and a 25% increase in capacity to the sun, President Kevin Jackson says “we kind of doubled down, going even deeper, because those sun regions are doing well.”
14 min - Air Canada’s Galardo Reveals XLR Wins, YYZ Hub, and Coming ‘Ooh, Aah’ Design
Air Canada EVP & CCO and President Cargo Mark Galardo shares insights into the game-changing A321XLR and what it means for the airline’s future. Note: AC will reveal new cabin & lounge design in JAN 2026 not at the end of 2025.
15 min - Justin French on Carnival’s Bold Private Island Moves: “We’ve Invested $600M in Celebration Key”
Justin French, Carnival’s Regional VP, Canada & Northern US, joined Nina Slawek on the Pink Couch to talk about the growth in private islands. Carnival Corp. has invested over $600 million into Celebration Key and is currently expanding it. Is it successful? French says “we’ve already carried half a million people to Celebration key”.
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Open Jaw aggregates daily news curated specifically for Canadian travel agents.