&Beyond, one of Africa’s leading safari companies, has announced the appointment of Joss Kent as its Chief Executive Officer. Kent was previously global CEO of Abercrombie & Kent (A&K), heading up their 61 international offices. Prior to joining the safari industry in a leadership capacity, Joss Kent trained at the Royal Military Academy (Sandhurst) and …
The Flamingo Las Vegas has announced plans to refurbish 2,307 hotel rooms transforming the resort’s standard rooms into stylish and contemporary accommodations. The all-new FAB rooms are on-sale now for guest arrivals beginning January 2, 2012. Modern décor will encounter elements of simple luxury with splashes of signature Flamingo pink and warm, wood-toned furnishings and …
Eurail Group has announced that Slovakia will join the Eurail Global Pass on the January 1, 2012. The national railway of Slovakia will be included in the classic Eurail Global Pass offer, which permits unlimited rail travel throughout a range of validity periods for either continuous travel periods or flexible travel days in 23 countries. …
Lucille Sive, President of Lion World Tours says “now is your chance to experience this amazing destination” on a 9-day, 5-star luxury trip to South Africa for $1,950 including airfare from New York, JFK or Washington DC (Dulles), fuel surcharges, taxes, accommodations, transfers, meals, and “a priceless education on South Africa and how to sell …
Exotic Journeys is offering a Luxury FAM Tour – Palace On Wheels (India) April 3-11, 2012 for Travel Agents and Companions. The tour visits Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Chittaur, Udaipur, Jaiselmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Agra, and Delhi and features deluxe five star hotels, luxury train, airport transfers, comprehensive sightseeing and excursions, English speaking …
The Korean government has declared the upcoming year as 2012 Korea Convention Year. This will strategically overlap with the final year of the Visit Korea Year 2010–2012 campaign. During 2012, convention centers and hotels will offer discounts on meetings venues up to 30 percent off published rates. Hotels will offer up to 40-percent discount on …
Feedback from over 2,000 hosted buyers, 1,700 attendees and nearly 2000 exhibitors attending the debut of IMEX America in October confirmed that the new trade show for the meetings, incentive travel and events industry lived up to its promise of delivering high-quality business, networking and professional education in its four days. Reiterating a comment by …
In response to requests made by DEMA members for DEMA to reach a wider audience and to help grow the diving industry, DEMA has announced the first consumer Be A Diver Adventure Sports Festival. The Festival will take place April 26–28, 2013, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and includes an event open to consumers to be …
East Africa is currently one of the fastest growing regions in the world for inbound tourism. Goway’s best selling safari to the region is their 14-day East Africa Safari and they are offering savings of up to $600 on select departures. “This is the perfect combination of Kenya and Tanzania which covers all the must-see …
Dominica’s new I am Dominica. Are You? campaign is spreading excitement across the Caribbean and beyond. Discover Dominica Authority recently launched the campaign to over 300 Dominican nationals residing in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, at a gala event organized in celebration of Dominica’s 33rd anniversary of independence. The tourism agency has also been presenting …