Bert Archer

1 month ago | travelpulse.ca | Bert Archer |Natasha McKenty

Qantas has appointed Ash Howell as Executive Vice President, Americas. Based in Los Angeles, he will be responsible for the airline's commercial and operational activities across the continent, including the United States, Canada, and South America. This appointment comes as Qantas prepares to launch Project Sunrise, a non-stop flight between Sydney and New York scheduled for 2027. Howell will lead the regional growth strategy as the airline seeks to strengthen its presence in key markets.

2 months ago | travelpulse.ca | Sarah Kuta |Jen Mallia |Bert Archer

Viking will have two new hydrogen-powered cruise ships joining its fleet. The company has ordered two new-build vessels from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri: Viking Libra and Viking Astrea, which are both currently under construction. According to the cruise line, Viking Libra will be the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship. It’s scheduled for delivery in late 2026. Viking Astrea is slated for delivery in 2027.

2 months ago | travelpulse.ca | Bert Archer |Jen Mallia

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2 months ago | travelpulse.ca | Laurie Baratti |Jen Mallia |Bert Archer

Phocuswright—the leading authority in travel, tourism and hospitality research—has started 2025 with one of its most insight-rich quarters to date. From the impact of cutting-edge technologies to the shifting mindset of today’s travelers and the evolution of the short-term rental market, the company’s recent research offers a window into the industry's ever-changing dynamics. Here, we’ll recap a few of the most influential reports of the year so far.

Mar 3, 2025 | travelpulse.ca | Bert Archer |Jen Mallia

The way travel advisors register with and book through airlines is about to change, and for those working with Air Canada, it’s going to change even more. After a proof of concept was executed on stage at IATA’s World Data Symposium (World Data Symposium), an entirely new – and much simpler – system of agent and agency verification got one step closer to reality thanks to two Montreal Air Canada staffers and a tech CEO who grew up in Beaconsfield.