The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) elected a new slate of officers at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held July 1, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. The officers will be led by Emil Lee, general manager of Princess Heights Hotel in St.Maarten, who was sworn in as president of CHTA during the AGM. …
The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA) has announced this year’s Forum will be held at the Carleton Oak Park Hotel outside Chicago in Oak Park, IL September 19 – 20. Traditionally hosted by a different chapter each year, the event is APTA’s largest annual meeting of members: agents, operators, tourist boards, …
Promoting Botswana travel with confidence just got easier. The Botswana Tourism Organization (BTO) U.S. Office announced the launch of its Botswana Specialist Training Program, an e-learning program created specifically for travel professionals located in North America. The comprehensive, six-module e-learning program is designed to enhance travel professionals’ knowledge about Botswana’s prime and emerging tourism regions, …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1560378_517971831642529_2627435106280828199_n-300×225.jpg” captiontext=”Officials met in May to discuss preparations for ASEAN Tourism Forum in 2015.” align=”left”] Preparations for ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2015 are well underway, with sales of over 200 TRAVEX booths to date. More than 350 buyers and media have also submitted their registrations online to be part of the select and privileged …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image0011-300×200.jpg” captiontext=”Grand Executive Suite Bedroom” align=”left”.] The Grand Hyatt Taipei completed work on the first phase of a landmark renovation this month, unveiling 853 new rooms and suites in a design that pays homage to Eastern and Western cultural influences. After a re-imagination of space that stripped the hotel to its concrete bones, the …
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is organizing the second edition of CII Tourism Fest 2014 to take place December 5-7, 2014 in Chandigarh. CII Tourism Fest 2013included more than 80 exhibitors including 8 international tourism boards, 10,000 trade visitors, 300 plus delegates, including policy makers, …
A summer sojourn in the one-time residence of Lao royalty and a close encounter with the country’s gentle elephants are the cornerstones of the latest holiday deal out of Luang Prabang. Villa Maly Boutique Hotel, a 33-room enclave anchored on the former home of Prince Khamtan Ounkham and Princess Khampieng, is opening its doors to …
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. Maduro is currently offering a second diver 35 percent discount on its Palau package. The Rainbow’s End, …
Queensland, Australia is inviting aquatic travelers to explore the Great Barrier Reef with Oceans Away Vacations, creative dive-inspired vacation packages launched by French explorer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau in partnership with Stella Travel Services USA (Islands in the Sun, Travel2, Qantas Vacations and Travelscene). Cousteau, eldest son of Jacques Cousteau, believes that working with Stella …
One & Only Hayman Island, the renovated private island resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, opened on July 1, 2014 with a brand-new spa, featuring a range of signature spa and beauty treatments offering a distinct sense of place. The One & Only Spa has been designed to instill a sense of tranquillity, with natural …