The Affluent Traveler Collection (ATC) recently turned to its membership of luxury travel advisors for answers on the latest spa and wellness travel trends. Based on input received from a survey, the results provide insight on what the demand for spa and wellness vacations are and what today’s luxury traveler looks for when booking one. …
Since 2005, the Tourism Corporation Bonaire and the entire island community has welcomed a group of “Wounded Warriors” to the island every year. Later this month, 12 members of the U.S. military who have sustained severe injuries will travel to Bonaire for scuba diving for rehabilitation and recreation. From August 17-24, 2013, the wounded soldiers …
2014 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings and D-Day and to celebrate this historic event Tours International is offering a choice of 3 exciting and insightful commemorative tours, featuring all the key sites including the Normandy beaches, Ste Mere Eglise and most importantly, attendance at the ceremonies. These tours are a unique opportunity …
MSC Cruises is launching a new “True Partnerships” award program to honor its top performing North American travel partners for loyalty and contributions to the line’s success. The awards will recognize recipients in the following categories: Home-based Account of the Year; Online Account of the Year; Tour Operator of the Year; Brand Ambassador of the …
In Quest of The Classics has announced management changes Long established San Diego based tour operator In Quest of the Classics (IQOTC) today announced the retirement of long time President Brian Mundy. With over 40 years in the travel industry, Mundy has built IQOTC to its present position as a Virtuoso preferred supplier of luxury …
Austin-Lehman Adventures has expanded its award-winning offerings to six continents (number seven coming in 2014) and recommends six trips on six continents with six good reasons to travel. Aside from more predictable and moderate weather worldwide in the fall, travelers will benefit from fewer crowds, an adult travel atmosphere with kids back in school, spring …
Sunrise Airways has tapped longtime aviation industry executive Hamish Davidson to serve as the carrier’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Mr. Davidson will oversee all aspects of daily operations at Sunrise, while also directing the establishment of its planned hub in Port-au-Prince together with its strategic expansion to various international gateways throughout …
The Travel Institute, in conjunction with the release of its new Destination Specialist North America course, launched a Geography Bee. Through October, travel professionals will be asked to identify an attraction that is featured in the new course. Each week a winner’s name will be randomly chosen from the correct entries. Each week’s winner will …
Turkish Airlines announced marked growth in passengers flying to Turkey and many of its other international destinations. The flag carrier of Turkey has experienced a dramatic increase in ticket sales for several years partially as a result of a steep increase in tourism of Turkey. Boasting an incredibly rich culture and history that spans civilizations …
Copa Airlines announced Monday it will increase frequency of its nonstop service between Las Vegas, Nevada, and the airline’s hub in Panama on Dec. 13. The airline will add a nonstop flight on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays to complement existing daily nonstop service between Las Vegas and Panama. “We’re very proud to announce Copa …