Jim Byers

1 week ago | btpm.org | Jim Byers

This week on Skin in the Game, John Cimperman and Tim O’Shei welcome Will Bardenwerper — Army veteran, journalist, and author of Homestand: A Memoir of Minor League Baseball and Hope. Blending memoir, sports, and social commentary, Will shares the story behind Homestand — a book that explores the resilience of small towns, the enduring spirit of baseball, and the quiet strength of community.

2 months ago | satw.org | Jim Byers |Jennifer Weatherhead Harrington

SATW is built on the commitment of its dedicated members. See the committees below and click on each to find out more about the work that they do for the organization. The mission of the SATW Members Benefit Committee is to obtain and publicize benefits for members. VOLUNTEER SKILLSSales and in-kind donation solicitation. VOLUNTEER ROLESContact businesses for discounts for SATW members – both U.S. and Canada based. One year commitment with option to continue.

2 months ago | staymagazine.ca | Jim Byers

InnsightsThe world left the worst of the pandemic behind two years ago, and the era of high-charged “revenge travel” appears to have ended. But the demand for luxury hotels remains incredibly strong. A recent study by CoStar found that the number of worldwide hotels charging at least $1,000 (all figures USD) per night has nearly tripled since 2019. There were 179 hotels around the globe with an average daily rate of $1,000 in 2019.

Jan 21, 2025 | openjaw.com | Jim Byers

MSC Cruises is honouring Canadian travel advisors with its annual Travel Partner Excellence Awards, introducing three new categories: MSC Yacht Club Retail Partner of the Year, True Partner of the Year, and MSC Cruises “NUOVO” Partner of the Year. The awards honour travel partners who have gone above and beyond to share MSC Cruises’ vision with Canadian travellers.

Jan 7, 2025 | scoregolf.com | Jim Byers

It was the summer of 1974, and I was on Maui with my family and a friend. One morning, my dad took my buddy and I to one of Hawaii golf’s premiere golf courses, Wailea Golf Club. But when we arrived, we were given crushing news: our cut-off shorts didn’t meet the dress code, and we weren’t allowed on. After my dad let the pro-shop folks know what he thought of the club’s rules, he quickly pivoted and drove us to the Maui municipal course.