Sabrina Pirillo

Mar 7, 2025 | explore-mag.com | Sabrina Pirillo

I’ve never been to France, so finding out I could step foot onto French territory using the easternmost province in Canada as a gateway had me cocking my head with curiosity. Twenty-five kilometres off the southern coast of Newfoundland and Labrador sits a little piece of France, discovered by the Portuguese navigator Joãn Áólvares Fagundes in 1520 and then claimed for France by Jacques Cartier in 1536.

Dec 24, 2024 | boldtraveller.ca | Sabrina Pirillo

We’ve arrived in Memphis, Tennessee, a city of culture, art and history and the home of Blues, Soul and Rock & Roll. It’s also the home of the boutique hotel, Arrive Memphis, in the city’s South Main Arts District. The hotel has earned a spot on Fodors Travel’s 20 Best Hotels in the United States, Canada, and Central America. Sixty-two guestrooms feature a modern industrial chic look with a refined design that boosts pleasure and relaxation.

Dec 11, 2024 | openjaw.com | Jim Byers |Sabrina Pirillo

Travel advisors are bullish on 2025. But they’re a little skittish when it comes to artificial intelligence. A new survey of advisors affiliated with Travelsavers Canada agencies finds 81% predict their revenues will grow even further next year. Driving this anticipated growth is a shift in consumer behaviour: Travellers will increasingly turn to a professional consultant for a superior vacation experience.

Dec 11, 2024 | openjaw.com | Sabrina Pirillo

Dana Young, President and CEO of Visit Florida, has announced her retirement after six years of leading the state's official tourism marketing organization. Young, the longest-serving agency head in the current Florida government administration, will stay on until a successor is appointed. "I am so grateful to Governor DeSantis for the opportunity to lead VISIT FLORIDA for the past six years," Young said.

Dec 11, 2024 | openjaw.com | Jim Byers |Sabrina Pirillo

There was a lot to pack into this fam trip created by Porto and the North of Portugal Tourism Board and Air Canada. The visit not only promoted the airline’s new route from Montreal to Porto, but allowed Open Jaw, along with advisors and media, to become familiar with the areas of Porto, Braga, Guimarães, Douro Valley and Pinhão. From YUL to OPOPorto is one of the newest destinations added to Air Canada’s direct route list from Montreal.