This week: Travel Masters celebrated its top performers; Tully Luxury Travel takes its “next step”; Ensemble publication earns kudos; Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) Canada hires in Quebec; and a chance to win a FAM trip to Bermuda.
Travel Masters
Travel Masters recently hosted its annual VIP Dinner in Vancouver, an exclusive evening dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the agency’s top-performing travel agents. This year’s honourees included: Filomena Punzo; Amber Taylor; Desiree Bejar; Jason Roudette; Coreen Calvert; Davis Robertson; Pranubh Dewan; Jatin Thakur; Sharleen Dickson; and Bill Doupe.
Each agent was recognized for outstanding sales performance, client dedication, and continued commitment to professional excellence over the past year.
“The Travel Masters VIP Dinner is a signature moment in our year – a dedicated space to honour the partners and clients who elevate our brand and help shape our success,” said Mark Greenwood, Owner at Travel Masters. “More than a celebration, it’s an intimate opportunity to strengthen relationships, exchange forward‑looking ideas, and build momentum for the journeys ahead. This gathering reflects our appreciation, our ambition, and our commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences together.”
Tully Luxury Travel
Tully Luxury Travel has named Steven Salm as Chief Operating Officer Steven Salm. The Mississauga-based agency says the appointment signals a strategic commitment to technology-enabled service and hospitality-driven operational excellence.
Salm is tasked with leading nearly 40-year-old TLT’s “next phase of growth” – elevating curated access, scaling advisor excellence, and embedding technology that enhances service without compromising the firm’s legacy strengths: deep product knowledge, long-standing client relationships, and “obsessive attention to detail.”
Salm boasts decades of experience across hospitality and lifestyle brands. As Founder and CEO of PLANTA, he built a multi-market portfolio celebrated for culinary creativity and guest-centric culture. Previously, as Founder and CEO of Chase Hospitality Group, he led the development and operation of flagship restaurant concepts, and earlier held leadership roles within large-scale operations at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
Ensemble
Ensemble has shared that Range its print travel publication, has once again been recognized among the top three travel magazines in North America at the 34th Annual North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Travel Media Awards Competition, marking the second time the publication has earned this distinction since its launch three years ago.
The annual NATJA awards recognize excellence in travel journalism, photography, and destination storytelling across North America. Range received a Bronze Award for Travel Magazine, placing just behind Travel + Leisure, which earned Silver honors in this year’s competition.
Alongside the magazine-level recognition, Range earned multiple distinctions across photography and editorial categories, including Gold awards for Cover Photography and Cultural Photography, a Silver award for Architecture Photography, a Bronze award for Photo Essay, and several Honorable Mentions recognizing individual contributors.
Antigua and Barbuda
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) Canada office is strengthening its presence in the Quebec and Ottawa markets with the appointment of Sylvie Madore, President and CEO of La Tribu Gourmande, and Danièle Bouchard, Marketing Consultant, effective immediately.
The new representation reflects ABTA’s strategic investment in the French-speaking Canadian market, with a focused mandate to grow visits to the destination, deepen travel advisor engagement, and expand consumer awareness across Quebec and Ottawa.
“Quebec is a priority growth market for Antigua and Barbuda, and expanding our on-the-ground
presence is a strategic step forward,” said Tameka Wharton, Director of Tourism, Canada. “Sylvie and Danièle bring deep relationships, market intelligence, and credibility within the Quebec travel trade. Their expertise will allow us to strengthen advisor engagement, increase destination awareness, and accelerate growth in a market where we see strong long-term potential.”
Contact Sylvie Madore or Danièle Bouchard directly at yul-anu@visitaandb.com or call the Toronto office at 416-975-1268.
Bermuda Tourism Authority
Agents completing the Bermuda specialist program by April 30 will qualify for a chance to win a four-night fam trip to the island, inclusive of air, accommodation, meals and experiences. There will be two Canadian winners. For more, go to https://bermudaspecialist.com/login .
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