[captionpix imgsrc=”http://i.imgur.com/sXBfDp1.jpg” captiontext=”Carlos Muñoz, Managing Director of Hotelbeds. Photo credit: Peggy Hageman” align=”left” theme=”elegant”] You may not have heard the name Hotelbeds before but chances are it’s the brains—and the beds—behind some of your favorite online travel booking sites, both direct to consumer and to the trade. It’s the number one business-to-business bedbank in the …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/GTM-2014-300×225.jpg” captiontext=”GTM opens in Bremen on May 11, 2014. Photo credit: Peter Lowy.” align=”left”.] Nearly 600 travel industry buyers from 31 countries—including 36 from the United States and Canada—connected with 340 Germany-based sellers at the 40th Germany Travel Mart (GTM), held May 11-13 in Bremen, with both sides looking to build on Germany’s popularity …
On May 13, The UNWTO’s headquarters provided the setting for the renewal of the collaboration agreement for the sixth staging of the Tourism Business and Investment Forum for Africa, Investour, which will be organized jointly by the UNWTO, FITUR and Casa Africa within the framework of FITUR 2015. At its last event, the forum brought …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Capture9-300×247.jpg” captiontext=”CityCube Berlin officially opened on May 5, 2014 in Germany” align=”left”.] CityCube Berlin, a new trade fair and convention center for Berlin was officially opened earlier this month in Berlin. With the official opening of the CityCube Berlin, the German capital presents a top new venue for fairs, congresses and meetings. The CityCube …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://i.imgur.com/SXMPcC7.jpg” captiontext=”” align=”left”.] Next winter, escaping the cold and jetting to the Cayman Islands will be easier than ever, since Delta Air Lines has announced weekly nonstop service to Grand Cayman from New York (JFK) and daily flights from Detroit Metro Airport. Effective December 20, 2014, the increased service from major United States hubs …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/800px-Bilbao.Koons02-300×225.jpg” captiontext=”‘Puppy’ by Jeff Koons; at the world famous Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, Spain” align=”left”.] What could possibly top a blissful week in the Basque Country that tantalizes your palate, challenges you to embark on unforgettable outdoor adventures and beckons you to immerse yourself in the beautiful Spanish lifestyle? Getting there nonstop from New …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Corinthia-Palace-Pup-300×199.jpg” captiontext=”Man’s best friend is now welcomed at Corinthia Palace in Malta thanks to the hotel’s new pet policy. Photo credit: Corinthia” align=”left”.] Taking a five-star holiday with your four-legged best friend in Malta was made easier this week. The five-star Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa launched “Palace Pups”, the Mediterranean island’s pet-friendly hotel …
Fodor’s Travel, one of the world’s leading providers of travel information, has bestowed the “Fodor’s Choice Award” for being among the best hotels in southern Belize to Chabil Mar, the only guest exclusive resort in Placencia Belize. The award recognizes Chabil Mar as a leader in its field for service, quality, and value. The editors …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://i.imgur.com/sL8BPR0.jpg” captiontext=”Paulo Pena, SVP and Managing Director of Wyndham Hotel Group, Latin America” align=”left”.] Wyndham Hotel Group announced the appointment of Paulo Pena as senior vice president and managing director, Latin America. Pena is responsible for leading Wyndham Hotel Group’s development efforts in Latin America, an integral region in the company’s international plans, as …
The National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA) says independent travel consultants have been pulling away from mainstream and mid-market cruise lines to mitigate low cruise fares and non-commissionable fees (NCFs) and, instead, selling all inclusive vacations, luxury and river cruises and flexible, independent travel (FIT) packages. “Our research shows it has been a natural …