Most are aware that Nepal was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and followed by a number of severe aftershocks that took the lives of more than 8000 people, injured thousands more and destroyed hundreds of thousands of houses, trekking trails and monuments including centuries-old palaces and temples listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Despite …
Beginning September 17, experience the rich cultural traditions of Vietnam and Cambodia while sailing ancient river tributaries little-known to Western travelers accompanied by expert Southeast Asian spa therapists and a bounty of fresh, healthy culinary options aboard the new 12-suite RV Mekong Princess. The carefully curated guided excursions range from meeting the coconut candy-making families …
Hainan Airlines today launched the first of three new direct routes between the U.S. and Mainland China, part of the airline’s large-scale expansion of its service in North America. Hainan is inaugurating service between Silicon Valley (SJC) and Beijing on June 15, between Boston’s Logan International Airport and Shanghai-Pudong on June 20, and Seattle-Tacoma International …
As Nepal reopens most of the heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley to the public and following the Tourism Minister’s recent declaration that the country is “safe for travel”, World Expeditions has announced that it will operate all of its scheduled treks in the Annapurna and Everest regions in the next season, after extensive reconnaissance …
A man with more than 30 years of hospitality experience and a passion for working in remote areas has been appointed general manager of the new Sanctum Inle Resort in Myanmar’s storied Inle Lake region, effective July 7. Philippe Arnaud comes to the 96-room, Brigitte Dumont de Chassart-designed hotel from Paris, where he served a …
Canyon Makare Ltd., owner of the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji, announced the appointment of Bart Simpson as the resort’s new general manager. Simpson, who has worked with Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort for the past six years, previously held the position of resort operations manager. His tenure with the resort, along with 25 years of experience in …
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) New York Office announces that the current executive director Ms. Yuki Tanaka has finished her four year tenure, and she has been replaced by Mr. Ken Iwata on June 18. Mr. Iwata will come to the JNTO New York office from the JNTO’s Tokyo headquarters, where he has worked at …
Asia’s largest airline, China Southern Airline, just announced the launch of daily direct flights from JFK to Guangzhou International Airport. To mark the addition of this service, C.S. Air is giving away hundreds of Red Silk Cotton Tree flowers, the official city flower of Guangzhou, in Herald Square on June 25th at 3PM. Beginning June …
Palace Tours is the only officially authorized representative/sales agent in the Americas (infact outside India! ) for the Maharajas Express – rated the best Rail Journey in the World! With this special relationship coupled with a strong on-ground tour operation network in India, we are able to offer the unmatched service our guests are expecting …
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Nanjing Jin Gao Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of JiangSu Golden Land Real Estate Development announced the development of a new hotel in Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province in eastern China. Joining the distinctive hotel brand’s growing collection of properties open and in development in China, Swissôtel …