Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator and First Lady, spoke as the final keynote speaker at the annual GBTA Convention 2013 in San Diego. Attendees from all over the globe listened to Mrs. Clinton discuss the increasing global interdependence in our world today, the importance of travel and face-to-face connections, the State Department’s …
Delta Air Lines has been awarded ‘Best Flight Experience to Africa’ by Executive Travel Magazine’s readers for the second consecutive year. Delta won gold status, the highest level award, ahead of South African Airways and British Airways in the magazine’s Leading Edge Awards 2013. The annual awards recognize travel providers that offer innovative, high-quality products …
A family-owned beach resort in America’s paradise is extending a warm hero’s welcome with a special offer for fall travel. To show their appreciation to our nation’s military and first responders, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort in St. Thomas is offering these heroes more than 40 percent savings on much-needed rest and relaxation with their loved …
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) recently awarded 24 scholarships totaling US$154,500 to Caribbean nationals pursuing a higher education or professional development in hospitality and tourism after receiving 48 qualified applications from 13 countries. “We are very pleased with the quality of applicants we received this year which reflect some of the …
The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) is preparing to host another major sustainable conference from September 25th – 27th 2013, during which delegates will discuss critical issues relating to the island’s sustainability. The theme of the Statia Sustainable Conference, “Tourism & Water, protecting our common future” is identical to the proposed theme for this …
Pat Lamb, Sales & Marketing Director of the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina, presented a check for $2,115 to the Belize Cancer Society’s Ms. Heather Reneau Office Administrator. Each year the hotel undertakes a fundraiser with proceeds going to the Belize Cancer Society. This year’s fundraiser was a raffle of a weekend package for …
South African Airways Vacations announced an extraordinary fall and winter sale meant to make that dream vacation to Africa more affordable than ever, particularly as currency exchange rates continue to be favorable to U.S. travelers. From now through Oct. 15th, a discount of $125 per person will apply to all SAA Vacations® packages purchased for …
JetBlue Airways and South African Airways (SAA) today announced a bilateral codeshare agreement to seamlessly connect the carriers’ networks via New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD). The agreement is pending U.S. DOT regulatory approval and subject to receipt of foreign government operating authority. The partnership – an …
Located on Marco Island, Florida, The Marco Beach Ocean Resort is a 98-suite boutique resort featuring elegantly appointed one and two bedroom suites with full kitchens overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Opening in 2001, Marco Beach Ocean Resort is the vision of Aubrey J. Ferrao, President of the Gulf Bay Group of Companies, whose other …
Tee off this summer at the Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort with a special package that includes two rounds of golf and accommodations with rates starting at $159 per room, per night, based on double occupancy. The Summer Golf Package includes a beautifully appointed Classic Room for one night and two rounds of golf …