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Giselle Williams has been appointed Marketing Manager, Canada for the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA). Williams brings more than eight years of experience in destination marketing, business development, and travel trade engagement in the Canadian market. She has held senior roles with organizations including Unique Vacations Canada and a leading Caribbean Tourism Authority. Her appointment was effective April 20, 2026. With a strong track record of building trade partnerships, increasing destination visibility, and driving measurable growth across Canada, Williams has been recognized for her strategic, data-driven approach to translate market insights into effective sales and marketing initiatives. In her new…
Airlines By TravelPress Staff April 28, 2026 Air Transat is three new destinations to its winter 2026-2027 program, with the introduction of Oranjestad, Aruba (AUA), Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI), and San José del Cabo, Mexico (SJD) from Montreal. Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, said that: “Demand for sun destinations remains strong, and these three new routes from Montreal allow us to meet that demand by expanding our offering.” Ponce explained: “By adding Aruba, Barbados and Los Cabos, we are continuing to execute a strategy focused on diversifying and optimizing our network to the South, for the benefit of our…
By TravelPress Staff April 28, 2026 Virgin Voyages is taking professional recognition to the next level. While the industry typically celebrates Travel Agent Day, Virgin Voyages has ‘dialed things up’ by expanding the celebration into a full, month-long extravaganza — First Mate Appreciation Month. The centerpiece of its May-long tribute is VV Fest, an immersive series of webinars and interactive sessions designed to empower travel advisors (First Mates) with high-octane tools, insider knowledge, and exclusive rewards. Virgin Voyages Canadian Director of Sales, Sean Russo, explained that: “A single day wasn’t enough to celebrate the partners who drive our success.” So, Russo continued: “We’ve turned Travel…
CANNES 2026 Marché du Film by Fabien Lemercier 28/04/2026 – The French sales agent is selling Alive by Aina Clotet and Marvelous Mornings by Avril Besson, set to be unveiled in the Critics’ Week and the Official Selection, respectivelyAlive by Aina ClotetTrue to its editorial line revolving around young talent, French international sales agent Loco Films (led by Laurent Danielou) will be pinning its hopes on two first feature films in the 79th Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film: Alive by Spanish director Aina Clotet (read our article) and Marvelous Mornings by French filmmaker Avril Besson, which are due to world…
After standardising chargers for mobile phones, from Tuesday new computers sold in EU countries must also use the USB-C charging point, as the latest phase of EU anti-waste legislation comes into force. All laptop computers now sold in the EU, regardless of the brand, must be equipped with a USB-C charging port, following an EU directive from September 2021. In reality, most laptops sold in Europe in recent years have had the USB-C charging point, in anticipation of the changes, but from April 28th 2006 it is illegal to sell new computers in EU/EEC countries without this type of port.…
Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez has said he is doing his best to ignore rumours about a move to Arsenal and Barcelona. The World Cup-winner has been frequently linked with a move to Camp Nou this year, despite constant denials from President Enrique Cerezo that Alvarez is available for a move. He is also under contract until 2030.Yet the flow of reports from Barcelona that he is their priority target to replace Robert Lewandowski this summer have not halted. Arsenal, Los Colchoneros’ opponents in the Champions League semi-finals, and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested, but Barcelona would be his priority,…
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is making it clear that it is committed to strengthening partnerships with the travel trade through its annual travel advisor incentive program — Saint Lucia Advisors Months (SLAM). The program runs from June through November and features attractive booking incentives alongside exclusive accommodation rates for qualified travel advisors. Designed to immerse travel professionals in the authentic Saint Lucian experience, SLAM offers participating advisors the opportunity to discover the island’s rich culture and natural beauty first-hand. During their stay, advisors will enjoy curated land and sea excursions, guided tours and indulgent experiences showcasing the island’s…
BRIAN KENNY: Welcome to Cold Call, the podcast where we dive deep into the groundbreaking ideas and Harvard Business School case studies. It’s one thing to lead a company through growth, it’s another to lead it through collapse more than once and still emerge stronger. Today’s case follows a fourth generation family leader at the helm of a century-old industrial company operating in one of the world’s most carbon intensive, cyclical, and capital heavy industries. Over 25 years, he transformed a domestically anchored business into a multinational player, only to see it battered by a triple crisis across its core…
Mohamed Salah has played his last game for Liverpool but will be fit for the World Cup, according to Egypt’s national team director Ibrahim Hassan. Salah limped out of the Reds’ 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday clutching his hamstring, sparking fears he could be set for a long spell on the sidelines. And Hassan appeared to confirm the worst today, telling Reuters: “He has suffered a hamstring tear and will require four weeks of treatment.” Given he will also need to regain match sharpness, it seems highly unlikely he will be ready for Liverpool’s final game of the…
Royalton Hotels & Resorts has launched the Royalton Sustainability Standards — a company-wide initiative that formalizes its long-term environmental and social responsibility strategy across its portfolio of more than 24 all-inclusive resorts in seven countries. In recognition of Earth Day, the company is committing to fully implement these standards across all owned and managed properties by 2030, strengthening its dedication to responsible tourism and measurable environmental and community impact. Jordi Pelfort, President of Royalton Hotels & Resorts,explained that: “The Royalton Sustainability Standards are the expression of a shared vision that connects our operations, our people, and the communities where we operate.…