Cathay Pacific Airways, the home carrier of Hong Kong and a renowned purveyor of noodles in-flight and at select airport lounges worldwide, has announced its first-ever Noodles of Asia campaign in celebration of National Noodle Month. The airline and its guest judges, Mijune Pak, creator of Follow me Foodie, one of Canada’s most recognized food …
The St. Joe Company shares that its WaterColor Inn & Resort has received a Four-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. The WaterColor Inn & Resort is one of only 18 hotels in Florida to earn this honor. This year marked Forbes Travel Guide’s 55th annual listing of Star Award-winning hospitality establishments worldwide. The WaterColor Inn …
Brendan Vacations is offering travelers free first class rail on select Independent Vacations featuring such locales as Italy, Spain, France, Central Europe and Russia if ‘moderate’ or ‘first class’ travel is booked by April 30, 2013. Brendan’s Independent Vacations offer daily, guaranteed departures and a flexible travel experience in some of the world’s most sought-after …
According to the 2012 Travel Snapshots released by Visa Inc. Visa account holders continued packing their bags as aggressively as they did in 2011. According to VisaVue® Travel data, spending by Visa account holders traveling to Brazil, Canada, Mexico and United States jumped six percent to $57 billion compared to 2011. VisaVue Travel Data Spending …
Discerning summer travelers vie for the most memorable vacation they can get for their investment, at a convenient, stateside location. In the heart of the island of Palm Beach, Florida, The Breakers Palm Beach can be that coveted, luxury oceanfront resort this summer. From June 1 to September 30, 2013, weekday room rates (Sunday-Thursday) start …
James Carroll, President and CEO, Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc., has announced the promotion of Vicki Denfeld to Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing for the company. Ms. Denfeld joined Crestline in 2002 as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, and over the past 11 years has been promoted to Senior Vice President and now …
Delegates from around the globe attended the Africa Travel Association’s (ATA) sixth annual U.S.-Africa Tourism Seminar (USATS). The USATS was held on Friday, March 8 in Washington, DC and promoted the theme “Marketing Destination Africa 2020” which highlighted new marketing strategies, tools and emerging trends with presentations from top industry experts. It also emphasized the …
Virgin America has announced the appointment of thirty-year aviation industry veteran Steve Forte as the Company’s new Chief Operating Officer. Forte will be the California-based airlines first ever COO, with oversight of Flight Operations, the Operation Control Center, Aircraft Maintenance, Safety and Guest Services. “We’re extremely pleased to bring aboard someone with Steve’s impressive depth …
South African Airways Vacations (SAA) has announced new wedding and honeymoon services meant to help couples plan a breath-taking start to their lives together – something only an African vacation can deliver. A dedicated collection of honeymoon packages are complemented by a new wedding and honeymoon concierge team that will assist couples with planning the …
AIBTM 2013 is reporting a substantial increase in U.S. registrations received for the Hosted Buyer Program, a feature and business catalyst for the Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition scheduled in Chicago, June 11-13. The show has confirmed attendance from American Pharmacists Association, HelmsBriscoe, HPN Global, ConferenceDirect, ITA Group, Mandala Group, Global Access Meetings, …