Awards, Media & Industry Recognition

Recognized Expertise in Caribbean Travel

Jennifer Gaskell, CTC, founder of Pink Palm Travel, is an award-winning Canadian travel advisor, Caribbean travel specialist and industry commentator. Her expertise has been recognized by tourism organizations and travel industry partners and featured in Canadian travel trade media.

Jennifer regularly contributes insight on Caribbean travel, luxury all-inclusive resorts, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, multi-generational travel, travel trends and the evolving role of the professional travel advisor.

Awards & Recognition

2026 Global Piton Award – Saint Lucia Tourism Authority

Jennifer was named a 2026 Global Piton Award winner by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, recognizing outstanding travel professionals who contribute to the growth and promotion of Saint Lucia. She was among just five Canadian travel advisors recognized at the 2026 Global Piton Awards in Saint Lucia. Her recognition was subsequently covered throughout the Canadian travel trade media, including PAX, TravelPress, TravelWeek, Open Jaw, TravelPulse Canada and Travel Market Report.

2026 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Diamond Elite Travel Awards — #2 in Canada

Jennifer ranked second among Canadian travel advisors at the 2026 Diamond Elite Travel Awards, presented by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, recognizing her outstanding contribution to travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Sandals Gold Elite Advisor

Jennifer is a Sandals Gold Elite Advisor, recognizing her expertise and sales performance within the Sandals and Beaches Resorts portfolio. As a Sandals and Beaches specialist, she combines extensive resort knowledge with firsthand travel experience and relationships throughout the Caribbean to help clients navigate resorts, destinations and room categories.

Diamond Winner — Best Travel Agency in Whitby

Pink Palm Travel was named the 2026 Diamond Winner for Best Travel Agency in Whitby, recognizing the agency within the local community it serves.

Professional Credentials

ACTA Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC)
Jennifer holds the Certified Travel Counsellor professional designation through the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors.

IBCCES Certified Autism Travel Professional
Jennifer has completed specialized training focused on supporting travellers with autism and sensory and accessibility considerations.

Sandals & Beaches Resorts Specialist
Jennifer has developed extensive expertise across the Sandals and Beaches Resorts portfolio through professional training, sales experience and firsthand resort visits.

In the Media

Jennifer is regularly called upon by Canadian travel media to provide perspective on Caribbean destinations, resort developments, consumer travel trends and the travel advisor industry.

Media & Speaking Inquiries

Jennifer is available for interviews, expert commentary, panels and speaking opportunities related to:

  • Caribbean travel and tourism
  • Sandals and Beaches Resorts
  • Luxury all-inclusive travel
  • Family and multi-generational travel
  • Destination weddings and group travel
  • Canadian travel trends
  • Travel advisors and the travel industry
  • Entrepreneurship and building a travel business
  • Marketing, public relations and brand building in travel

With more than 20 years of professional experience in public relations, marketing and corporate event management before building Pink Palm Travel, Jennifer brings both a travel advisor’s firsthand perspective and a communications professional’s understanding of media and storytelling.

Connect with Jennifer today.