Traveling to Saint Lucia will be no sweat this summer with increased air service and unbeatable island-wide hotel and resort promotions offering cool value-added ways to kick-off summer fun, including free-nights and discounts of up to 40 percent off room rates. Additional flights include: Daily service on JetBlue from John F. Kennedy International (JFK) June …
Approximately 75 delegates from around the country converged on Tucson’s Desert Diamond Resort this week to take part in the 15th Annual Spotlight on the Southwest Tourism Conference. Presented by Free Spirit Vacations and Events in Gibert, AZ, the conference is designed to better acquaint tour operators with destinations, hotels, attractions and restaurants in the …
The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has announced Brian Said as its new executive director of the tourism division. “Brian’s vast hospitality marketing background, coupled with knowledge of the international community, will lead the way for continued growth for Philadelphia as a world-class destination” said Jack Ferguson, president and CEO, PHLCVB. Brian will work …
South African Airways (SAA) and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding allowing the two airlines to introduce a wider range of codeshare and interline air services. Initially South African Airways will place its ‘SA’ code on 12 Etihad Airways destinations flying from the United Arab Emirates national carrier’s Abu Dhabi home-base. Additional cities …
The Indonesian annual travel mart, the Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME), will this year take place in Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra after being held for two years in Bandar Lampung. The tourism event is scheduled to be held on October 18-21, 2013 at Grand Inna Muara Hotel & Convention Centre. Entering …
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and its new ship, the m/v Tere Moana, is offering savings on select 2013 Tahiti, French Polynesia & South Pacific voyages and European sailings when booked between April 29 and May 11, 2013. …
Voyages of Discovery has added exotic new regions and itineraries – including South Africa and exotic Indian Ocean cruises – to its new Summer 2014 and Winter 2014-15 programs on the newly refurbished 540-guest Voyager. Those who book any of the new itineraries departing May 4, 2014 through March 16, 2015 prior to June 30, …
The first ILTM Africa closed today having established the scene for the continent’s luxury travel industry, in a niche event that focused on 2 days of business. ILTM Africa opened with a Forum that brought speakers from the continent to discuss such diverse issues as the economic and political overview of South Africa and what …
Travelers can now venture to the African continent to take on wild safari excursions with the escorted tour giant Ritz Tours. Ritz Tours has announced new escorted tour offerings to South Africa and Kenya with departures from March to December this year. Both air-inclusive tours can depart from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and …
Great Safaris has announced a new 2013 itinerary combining one of their best wing safaris with an island getaway. Kruger National Park in South Africa is well known for its spectacular game and the islands of Africa boast warm oceans, white sand beaches and cultural experiences that are unforgettable. Great Safaris combines a once-in-a-lifetime African …