Kensington Tours has partnered with Adventure Science with the support of Delta Air Lines to announce the first ever expedition to the remote unexplored northern section of the Strict Nature Reserve of Madagascar’s Great Tsingy. From October 1 -16 2014, a highly skilled team of explorers and scientists will trek, climb and crawl through the …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Capture5-300×204.jpg” captiontext=”Aerial view of Blue Lagoon.” align=”left”] It is a legendary land of contrasts in which ice meets fire and Europe meets America. Pristine and otherworldly, Iceland is quickly becoming a coveted travel destination, and Friendly Planet Travel is putting it within your reach. Leading tour provider Friendly Planet Travel announced today that it …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/olivier-300×264.jpg” captiontext=”Olvier Prévot, N. American representative for Brussels Airlines. ” align=”left”] Olivier Prévot, a Brussels Airlines representative in North America, recently spoke at the Africa Travel Association’s (ATA) Presidential Forum on September 22, 2014 in New York City and covered a variety of subject matters. Brussels Airlines is the official carrier of the ATA’s …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/wyndham-300×138.jpg” width=300 height=138 captiontext=”The 290 room at the Wyndham Amboseli Golf Resort & Spa will include 70 individual cottages and 200 rooms and suites.” align=”left”] Wyndham Hotel Group has signed a management agreement for the first Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in Africa, the Wyndham Amboseli Golf Resort and Spa, close to the Amboseli …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img2-300×225.jpg” width=300 height=225 captiontext=”CVC, Brazil’s supermarket travel agency.” align=”left”.] See also: ABAV Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 ABAV is the Brazilian Association of Travel Agents, and ABAV has wrapped up its great shebang of a 42nd annual congress just this last weekend in São Paulo’s city-within-a-city Anhembi convention center. But this …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sotic0-300×199.jpg” width=300 height=199 captiontext=”Opening night of SOTIC 2014. Photo credit: Peggy Hageman.” align=”left”] The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) – the Caribbean tourism development agency made up of over 30 countries and territories, along with private sector allied members – held its annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) at the Frenchman’s Reef and Morning …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/st_thomas_2-300×225.jpg” width=300 height-225 captiontext=”Downtown Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.” align=”left”] In 1917, the United States formally purchased the three islands—St Thomas, St John and St Croix—from Denmark for $25 million US dollars, in what might be the best land deal since the Louisiana Purchase. The Danish influence is still seen throughout the islands in the …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/082-2014-1-300×168.jpg” width=300 height=168 captiontext=”Philip Micallef, the newly appointed CEO of Air Malta” align=”left”] Air Malta has confirmed the appointment of Philip Micallef as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Micallef, who has a wealth of experience in leading complex organizations, was most recently the CEO of the Bermuda Communications Regulatory Authority. “Philip has all the …
The Beaumont, London’s newest hotel, officially opens its doors today, September 29, 2014. The first hotel project from Chris Corbin and Jeremy King – the restaurateurs behind The Wolseley and The Delaunay – the 73-room Beaumont is located in the city’s Mayfair district, and will feature a traditional American-style grill, residents’ lounge, a full service …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Mike_MacNair_25_Years_Celebration_lr-225×300.jpg” width=225 height=300 captiontext=”Mike MacNair at the 25th anniversary celebration.” align=”left”] MacNair Travel Management, a privately owned American Express Representative Office, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and president and CEO Mike MacNair is preparing to embark on the next 25 years. Recently, the MTM team came together over a 2-day celebration honoring …