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06/02/2026

Air Canada Commits to Accessibility Overhaul

Air Canada has released its Accessibility Plan for 2026 through 2029, part of its commitment to "reduce barriers in travel and employment for persons with disabilities.”

https://openjaw.com/newsroom/airline/2026/06/02/air-canada-commits-to-accessibility-overhaul-through-2029/

06/02/2026

Iberostar Drops 12 Gaviota Properties in Cuba, Retains Cubanacan And Gran Caribe

Iberostar Group is cutting ties with Gaviota, the tourism wing of the Cuban military or the Business Group of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, pulling out of 12 properties on the island.

https://openjaw.com/newsroom/hotel-resorts/2026/06/02/iberostar-drops-12-gaviota-properties-in-cuba-retains-cubanacan-gran-caribe/

06/02/2026

Air Canada Sets the Record Straight: “There Is No Fuel Shortage”

In an unprecedented move, Air Canada sent an email to its customers base today entitled “We’ve got you covered,” assuring Canadians the airline is not facing a jet fuel shortage.

In an unprecedented move, Air Canada sent an email to its customer base today entitled “We’ve got you covered,” assuring Canadians the airline is not facing a jet fuel shortage.

06/02/2026

How to Stay Zen in an Increasingly Zany Travel World

You work hard to give your clients peace of mind, but who’s looking after yours? Join Open Jaw’s Nina Slawek for a candid conversation about crisis management and self-care for travel advisors who are holding it together when the world seems to be flying apart.

https://openjaw.com/videos/training/crisis-management-video-series/

06/01/2026

Victims of Pearson Airport Drug-Smuggling Bag Tag Scam Speak Out

Victims of a drug smuggling scheme centred on luggage switching at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport are reporting harrowing ordeals, which left a number of people wrongfully imprisoned in foreign countries.

An exclusive report by CTV’s investigative program, W5, uncovered the drug-smuggling ring last month.

https://openjaw.com/newsroom/airline/2026/06/01/victims-of-pearson-airport-drug-smuggling-bag-tag-scam-speak-out/

06/01/2026

Blue Diamond Resorts Pulls Out of Cuba Due to "Persistent" Limitations

As the US continues to exert pressure on Cuba, Blue Diamond Resorts has ceased its operations on the island and Gaviota, the tourism wing of Cuban government, has taken over management.

06/01/2026

Women Are Driving Travel Trends, So Why Are They Still Underrepresented?

Marsha Mowers launches an exclusive monthly column with Open Jaw, focused on how women are shaping the travel industry from the inside out.

Marsha Mowers launches an exclusive monthly column with Open Jaw, focused on how women are shaping the travel industry from the inside out.

05/29/2026

A warm Swiss welcome in Toronto 🇨🇭✨

At Toronto’s elegant Boulevard Club, Tourism Switzerland—together with its partner Liechtenstein—hosted a beautifully curated education session for travel advisors, bringing together 21 Swiss partners under one roof.

Agents were immersed in everything Switzerland has to offer, from alpine escapes to city sophistication, gaining firsthand insight into how to better share the destination with their clients.

A special thank you to Eva Baur of Tourism Switzerland for the warm welcome, and to Ulrike Charles, representing Liechtenstein, for being part of the experience and supporting the program alongside a strong network of partners.

An inspiring afternoon of connection, knowledge-sharing, and a true taste of Switzerland in the heart of Toronto.

05/29/2026

Lufthansa Group CEO Eases Fuel Shortage Fears: “Summer’s Good To Go”

There's finally some good news to share with your clients.

Lufthansa Group CEO, Dieter Vranckx, has dispelled fuel shortage fears in Europe over the next few months, saying "there are no signs from our suppliers that fuel supply will be at risk this summer."

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Lufthansa Group CEO, Dieter Vranckx, has dispelled fuel shortage fears in Europe over the next few months, saying: "Fuel supply is stable so summer’s good to go.”