With the number of tourists who visit the Galapagos Islands increasing each year, concern arises about the long-term sustainability of the islands. WWF has now decided to support a pilot project that will provide both technical and financial support. This promotes better practices among tourism industries in the archipelago. This project is jointly implemented by the

Croatia stretches from the easternmost Alps to the banks of the Danube, and meets the sea facing Italy. Geographically, it offers woody, hilly areas to peaks and mountain chains that descend to the unforgettable Adriatic coast. As tourism product, it boasts several assets besides natural wealth: mild Mediterranean climate, proximity to European markets, environmentally protected

For new ways to promote tourism from North America to Northern Europe’s Baltic Sea region, GoBalticEurope’s Ann Charles, a Lithuanian-American, suggests selling Lithuania, Amberland tours and the Baltic Amber Route in 2011. Financed by the European community, Baltic Amber Road is being carried out by the municipality of Palanga in Lithuania. Its focus is “Baltic Amber

The shipbuilding yards in Ho Chi Minh City must be teeming with activity. Pandaw Cruises, the Singapore-based cruise line with head offices in Scotland and a new sales base in the U.S., is building a new ship. Actually it’s a 60-passenger replica of the luxury colonial-style teak boats they are famous for. On the drawing

Las Brisas’ Las Hadas Manzanillo Golf Resort & Marina ranked among the top 100 resorts in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s November issue, based on votes from the “26,000 most discerning travelers on Earth.” Previously recognized among the Top 100 Golf Courses around the World by Condé Nast Traveler and Golf Digest, Las Hadas

LOT Polish Airlines hands over sales operations in North America to a new partner, Discover the World Marketing, who will support sales activities and work to enhance the LOT brand, completely changing its sales management model in the U.S. and Canada. The operations of Discover the World Marketing are expected to increase the profitability of LOT

Caradonna Worldwide Dive Adventures is now celebrating over 25 years of providing the best "value for your dollar" in dive travel and invites travel agents to take advantage of their extensive 2011 product line which is available in their 2011 Caradonna Dive Travel Guide. The guide can be downloaded from their website. Tim Webb, managing director,

Opening a week earlier than last year, the state-of-the-art snow-making equipment and expert grooming, offer great conditions. The Homestead offers skiers two lifts and nine trails, offering experiences for every level of skier. For families with kids not ready for skiing or snowboarding, The Homestead introduces the Little Penguins program offering younger guests, ages 3

In time for Valentine’s Day planning Affinia Hotels, with properties in three of the top 25 most romantic cities in America*: New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C., is encouraging guests to get up close and personal with the Kiss & Tell getaway. The offer is available for travel February 13 through December 31,

Opening July 2011, InterContinental Porto Palacios das Cardosas will be the first InterContinental hotel to open in Portugal. A renovated palace with luxury accommodations, the property is situated in the historic district of Liberty Square. The hotel will feature 105 guestrooms, including spacious Penthouse Suites with views of the city’s historic buildings and traditional architecture,