Affinia Hotels is on a mission to spread smiles throughout the world by teaming up with Operation Smile. The nonprofit organization saves lives and heals smiles by providing surgeries for children and young adults worldwide who were born facial deformities. Travelers can support the cause by booking the Stay Awhile, Give a Smile offer, which …
This summer, San Antonio turns into a citywide playground for kids and families with the city’s first-ever Kidcation Week, August 12-18. Kidcation Week provides families a chance to closeout summer with one last jam-packed adventure. Visitors can look forward to exclusive kids programming and events, free entertainment and fantastic deals at hotels, attractions, shops and …
Benchmark Hospitality International has appointed Tim Johnson general manager of Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa, a Personal Luxury Resort located in Moab, Utah. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s chief operating officer, made the announcement. “I can’t think of a better person to assume the leadership of this extraordinary hospitality jewel,” said Mr. Champion. “Tim’s experience successfully …
Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announced that it will increase its daily flights during the summer season from Orlando and Miami to Mexico City, as of June 22nd, and July 1st, respectively. The carrier will also add six weekly flights between Los Angeles and Mexico City for the summer season as of July 1st. The carrier …
SBPR Corp. has expanded its client roster with the addition of Sunrise Airways. A new start-up airline based in Port-au-Prince, Sunrise currently serves domestic routes within Haiti operating 19-seat Jetstream 32 EP aircraft manufactured by BAE Systems. The carrier plans to expand its route network in 2013, launching new service to Kingston, Jamaica and Providenciales, …
The beautiful sights and rhythmic sounds of Cuba had been closed to American travelers for over 50 years. But when People-to-People licenses became available in 2011, making legal travel to Cuba possible for U.S. citizens, Friendly Planet Travel was among the first to give Americans the chance to experience Cuba’s culture, history, art, and music …
The U.S. Travel Association today announced that Courtney Temple is the association’s new director of government relations, where she will strengthen the team’s efforts to advance policies that increase travel to and within the United States. The newest addition to U.S. Travel’s expanding government relations office, Temple joins the association after serving as U.S. Rep. …
Koro Sun Resort and Rainforest Spa, located in Savusavu, Fiji, was awarded the 2012 AON Fiji Excellence in Tourism Award in the category of “Fiji Experience.” “We offer a culturally enriched experience in Fiji that sets our destination apart from other sea,sand, and sun locations,” said Koro Sun Marketing Director Merlyn Ellis. “Our Rainforest Spa …
The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) is preparing to host a 2nd major Statia Sustainable Conference & Exhibition from September 25-27, during which delegates will discuss critical issues relating to the island’s sustainability. The STDF, the agency responsible for the promotion and development of tourism on St. Eustatius, has announced the theme of the …
Wilderness Australia is a privately owned travel company headquartered in Sydney since 2001 and is new to the US marketplace. A seasoned team of Australian travel specialists brings their knowledge, creativity and passion to create inspirational “safaris” around Australia. Their exclusive journeys provide a very personal experience and genuine insight to Australian life. After years …