Africa is certainly one of the final frontiers for North American travelers. Its vast savannahs, herds of wild animals and rich cultures leave much to be explored for even the most curious travelers. Dave Herbert, CEO of Great Safaris – a luxury African safari outfitter – and his leadership team have put their heads together …
Playbill has announced the creation of Playbill Travel which is an expansion of the brand’s popular series of “Broadway on the High Seas” cruises to resort-based programming. For the inaugural Playbill Travel event, Playbill is taking over the luxury, AAA Five-Diamond St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico for a program combining …
Marti Istanbul Hotel has announced the appointment of a new executive team. The Five Star Diamond address located in Taksim in the heart of the city has named Gokhan Aykan as General Manager and Feyza Yucefer as Deputy General Manager of Marketing & Sales. Both arrive with impressive luxury hotel experience as Marti Istanbul Hotel …
What’s better than the privilege of traveling on one of the world’s most lavish trains? Receiving a complimentary hotel night at a stunning hotel to add onto your journey, that’s what. The Blue Train in South Africa, an icon in global luxury rail travel is relaunching it’s successful Luxury Is Better When Shared promotion to …
Air France and Air Malta have signed a code-share agreement whereby Air France will place its code and flight numbers on flights operated by Air Malta between Malta and Paris-CDG and Orly, and also between Malta and Lyon. Starting on March 30,2014, the agreement will enable Air France to offer its customers 18 weekly services …
The 23rd Annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival takes center stage in the Caribbean destination’s 2014 calendar with a diverse line-up of artistic culture and famed musical talent who have graced local, regional and international stages. Among the internationally renowned performers is award winning, American singer-songwriter Maxwell and legendary American funk/soul band of …
Taking place for the 18th time from January 30 to February 2, 2014, the East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Fair concluded with the “Best of EMITT” awards given to participating countries and townships, breaking attendance records once again. 74 participants received these awards at this diligently organized event, with colorfully decorated stands of the attending …
euromic, the international consortium of companies specializing in MICE travel and destination management, announced that Walpax has joined the association as a new member destination management company (DMC) in Brazil. Walpax, founded in 1963, specializes in developing tailor-made programs for incentives, meetings, FITs, tour series and special interest groups throughout Brazil. “euromic is proud to …
The Singular Patagonia has been named The Top Hotel in Chile in the 2014 Travelers’ Choice awards, ranking number 1 out of 25. This marks the second year in a row the three-season old property has achieved the top spot as the best hotel in Chile. In addition to securing the overall top ranking for …
Casa Gangotena, the restored historic mansion hotel in the heart of Old Town Quito, was recently honored four times by TripAdvisor reviewers for the quality of its accommodation experience, earning Travelers’ Choice Awards as: #1 Best Hotel in Ecuador, #1 Best Hotel in South America, #1 Best Hotel for Romance in Ecuador, and #6 Best …