The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has named hospitality industry leader Jeff Vasser to the position of Director General/CEO of the organization. He assumes his new post on November 18. Vasser joins the CHTA after serving since 2002 as the President of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA). While there he oversaw …
A couple of years ago an article in GQ Magazine called Placencia Village “a quaint town that seems to have forgotten about mass tourism.” And, now this little village is the base for a beautiful combination marathon and Belize vacation. “Placencia Village and the Peninsula provide an incredibly scenic setting for an event such as …
For those hesitant to pack away their flip flops and bathing suits until next season, Saint Lucia is inviting travelers to extend summer with value-added offers from a number of different hotels, including free nights, resort credits and savings of up to 50 percent off room rates now through the end of the year. Anse …
The Travel Institute has announced its newly revised Luxury Travel Specialist course. The revamped online curriculum has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest statistics, products and trends of this lucrative niche market. According to Unity Marketing’s report: Affluent Consumers & Their Travel Plans for 2013, 45 percent of affluent customers surveyed plan to spend …
There’s still time to book The Sands at Grace Bay’s fall fourth night free offer, valid on all resort room categories for travel now through December 21st, 2013. Idyllically located on Grace Bay Beach – the #1 Beach In The Caribbean according to TripAdvisor’s 2013 Traveler’s Choice Awards – fall is a splendid and budget-friendly …
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort has made it easier than ever for brides-to-be to plan their dream destination wedding in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intimate resort’s new Caribbean Dream Package includes every detail from a beautiful beach ceremony to a reception for up to 20 guests. The Caribbean Dream package includes full wedding and event …
The 19th edition of MITM Americas, Meetings & Incentive Travel Market, and the 5th edition of CULTOURFAIR, International Cultural Travel Fair, began with a wonderful welcome reception offered by Mundo Cuervo in the magic town of Tequila, Jalisco. All participants, buyers, exhibitors and press, were able to experience a tour through the facilities of José …
A new travel agent partner, TourSales.com, is bringing additional revenue to travel agents through commissionable bookings of day tours and activities to independent, non-escorted travelers. The new Florida-based company, which focuses solely on day tours and activities, was founded by Mike Bonner and Brad Miller, also co-founders of Shore Excursions Group, the largest shore excursion …
The 11th annual New York Times Travel Show will be held February 28 – March 2, 2014 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The show will feature nearly 500 exhibitors representing more than 150 countries and will focus on family, adventure and cruise line travel. The show features exhibitors from …