Americans vacationing in Türkiye no longer require a visa to visit what has become one of America’s favorite overseas travel destinations. 2023 was the best year ever for American tourism to Türkiye, and with the cancellation of the visa requirement, 2024 is expected to be even bigger. Until December 31, 2023, Americans (and Canadians) needed …
The Charente and Charente-Maritime departments (counties) under the branding Explore Cognac, invite American travelers to immerse themselves in experiences and in the region that produces the famed spirit. It is an enchanted and enchanting area between land & sea. At its heart is the historical town of Cognac, birthplace of François 1er, France’s legendary Renaissance …
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe is now open in South Lake Tahoe, marking the newest addition to the Margaritaville portfolio and the brand’s first ski destination resort. Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the 399-suite property stands as the only all-suite resort hotel in the Lake Tahoe basin, promising a memorable escape …
Villas of Distinction® is sharing insights based on its bookings data, and revealing which destinations and villa properties within those destinations were the most popular in 2023. “Looking at both our historical and recent trends, I expect these destinations to stay just as hot,” said Andrew Kaye, general manager of Villas of Distinction. “So, if …
Pristine Islands of West Africa concludes the series to focus exclusively on the Bijagos Islands, departing from Dakar on 30 April 2024 for an 8-night exploration of its pristine islands, now a protected UNESCO biosphere reserve. Having remained largely unaffected by colonial influence, the local culture retains many traditional features, including coming-of-age ceremonies like the Difuntu for …
Meliá Hotels International, the largest hotel group in Spain and a global leader in the hospitality industry, announced the opening of Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá. The flagship property is located in the heart of Palazzo Venezia, a popular square known for its rich history and iconic design in the center of Milan. The property’s ideal …
A recovery year for Alaska tourism following the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022-23 tourism season still made a significant economic impact in the state. According to the Alaska Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) Tourism Impact Report for 2022-2023, conducted by Destination Analysts, Alaska’s visitors directly spent approximately $3.9 billion in the state between May 2022 and April …
SeaDream Yacht Club has unveiled the 2026 Mediterranean voyages, introducing seven brand new ports of call and first ever 14-day in-depth slow travel voyages. Other highlights include overnight stays in popular destinations, transits of the Corinth Canal and docking in the city center of Venice. “Our meticulously curated itineraries and carefully selected ports of call …
Malliouhana Resort, a leader in Anguilla’s luxury tourism industry and the first five-star hotel, has appointed Maria Daniel as the resort’s Director of Sales. In this role, she will manage the sales teams for the storied Caribbean resort and continue to maintain and build relationships with key corporate accounts and serve as the leader of …
Portugal continues to be one of Europe’s most sought out travel destinations for North American travelers. Below are some of the most anticipated hotel openings in the Porto & Northern Portugal region for 2024. The Lince Santa Clara – Vila do Conde (pictured and coming soon) The Lince Santa Clara, nestled in Vila do Conde, …