At a dinner held at the 2021 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace on December 7 in San Diego, California, it was announced that Malta, originally selected as the host destination for United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) annual Out-of-Country Board Meeting pre Covid, will host the meeting now rescheduled for May, 2022 at the Corinthia …
With a positive environmental, social and economic impact considered fundamental, Nordic luxury travel curator Up Norway is now Certified B Corporation™. The first in Norway and one of only 40 companies worldwide in the travel industry to receive the distinction, Up Norway believes that being socially and environmentally responsible is non-negotiable. Issued by B Lab™, …
As many travel experts ponder whether the new Omicron variant will crash holiday travel plans, a recent survey by Medjet (run in mid-November, sent out to an email opt-in base of over 60,000 travelers), showed that prior surges and variants didn’t have travelers rushing to cancel plans. Medjet also announced, as of close of business …
Today, Brussels Airlines presents a new brand identity, confirming its position in the market as Belgium’s home carrier. Updated colours, a new logo and aircraft livery are the visual token of the airline’s new chapter, stating its readiness for future challenges and re-emphasizing on the importance of the Belgian brand. A chapter with a strong …
With December 2022 departures of Riviera River Cruises’ popular holiday season cruises now available, plan ahead to celebrate Europe’s Rhine and Danube Rivers in all their wintry splendor. Riviera’s holiday season cruises include Yuletide Markets itineraries that depart in the weeks before Christmas, departures over Christmas itself with the ship decked in lush garlands and …
Seabourn is headed to Northern Europe, Iceland and Greenland this summer season and the best time to book is now. The fleet will be navigating historic waters and vibrant coasts while serving up the region with immersive, hand-selected itineraries and experiential activities for guests to discover local culture, art, architecture, history and natural wonders in …
After the successful restart of its cruises on Portugal’s Douro River in August, Riviera River Cruises has announced that itineraries in additional European destinations are restarting. Riviera’s cruises on France’s Seine and Rhône Rivers and an additional itinerary on the Main River and Main-Danube Canal in Germany are now underway. All guests boarding Riviera ships …
Leading independent travel operator ADVENTURES CROATIA has launched its 2022 Fam to Croatia, which takes in some of the country’s most treasured hotspots. The company is eager to work with accredited agents to help bring Croatia to a wider traveler audience. With its beguiling mix of pristine beaches, 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites, lip-smacking regional …
La Compagnie, the 100% smart business class airline, has appointed Discover the World as their trade partner in charge of sales for its US and Italian market. Aiden Walsh head of Airline Development commented “We are delighted to be appointed to support a renewed focus in trade sales for the USA market and the launch …
With fall travel rapidly approaching, now is the time for travelers to pack their bags and fly to Valencia, Spain. This year, travelers are in luck as the Las Fallas Festival—usually celebrated in March, has been pushed to September for the first time in history. One of the three UNESCO Heritage designations in the city, …