South African Airways (SAA) has announced the tour dates for the Africa Showcase in 2015. From September 29 to October 7, the annual educational travel trade show will visit Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, Boston, MA and for the first time Toronto, Canada. The Africa Showcase is the largest travel trade event in North America …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mutagamba-225×300.jpg” captiontext=”Hon. Dr. Maria Mutagamba, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities, for the Republic of Uganda, and president of ATA.” align=”left”] The Africa Travel Association (ATA) announced the election of its new International Board of Directors and International Advisory Council. The International Advisory Council was elected during ATA’s 39th Annual World Congress in Kampala, …
National Geographic photojournalist Pablo Corral Vega recently visited South Africa to embark on an iconic journey tracing the heroic life of a global hero, Nelson Mandela. National Geographic Channel and South Africa Tourism collaborated to create a commissioned 90” vignette, capturing Vega’s journey around South Africa. The campaign will launch in April 2015 on National …
Delta Air Lines will continue expanding its network in Latin America with service from its largest hub in Atlanta to Medellin and Cartagena, Colombia starting December 19, 2015. The flights are now for sale on delta. com. “Delta wants to be the best U.S. airline in Latin America by providing a comprehensive route network that …
The Africa Travel Association (ATA), the leader in promoting tourism to Africa, will hold its 40th Annual World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya from November 9-14, 2015. The international tourism meeting will be hosted by the Kenya Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce, and Tourism under the auspices of Cabinet Secretary Hon. Phyllis Kandie. ATA’s signature …
Haimark has named Hans Rood, a travel and cruise industry executive with more than 25 years of global cruise and travel experience, to oversee all aspects of its rapidly developing small ship cruise brands. “Hans has served in key executive management positions at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Royal Caribbean, Cunard/Seabourn, Holland America, Hurtigruten, and FleetPro …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sam-179×300.jpg” width=”125″ height=”375″ captiontext=”Sam McDiarmid, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts.” align=”left”] Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts confirmed the appointment of Sam McDiarmid to the role of director of business development, agency sales. McDiarmid will develop and manage the group’s retail travel agency business in The Americas, with a particular focus on deepening relationships with key luxury …
Etihad Airways’ new Airbus A380 service takes flight beginning December 1, 2015 for those traveling between New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport and the airline’s Abu Dhabi home. The A380 features The Residence by Etihad, the airline’s ultra-luxurious and private three-room suite in the sky, a first in commercial aviation. “The United States …
Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas, a leader in dive travel, is offering dive packages to nearly 40 countries worldwide. Currently there are over 225 resorts and adventure operators along with 50 liveaboard dive vessels in their “Select Dive Destinations” program. Right now Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas is offering up to 0 in savings on its Fiji special. Let …
With just a mention of “Tahiti”, an image of the quintessential South Pacific palm-fringed beach and aquamarine lagoon comes to mind along with romantic resorts and overwater bungalows…yet few people are aware of the magnitude of what lies below these crystalline waters and the exhilarating experiences available for scuba divers looking to explore the more …