David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U. S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement that the trade deficit deteriorated by $4.9 billion in May 2013 to $45.0 billion, as the $0.5 billion fall in total exports was augmented by a $4.4 billion surge in imports from April. …
Those who plan ahead for 2014 will be rewarded with savings at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort in the US Virgin Islands. With its Early Bird Special, the St. Thomas resort is offering up to 15 percent discount on room-only daily rates for 2014 reservations. The discount is available in Oceanview, Beachfront and Condominium accommodations. Those …
Jamaica’s reigning Chef of the Year Brian Lumley walked away with the coveted Caribbean Chef of the Year award at the recently concluded Taste of the Caribbean 2013 Culinary Showcase in Miami, Florida. This prestigious award is reserved only for the best in class in the field of Culinary Arts. Chef Lumley topped a field …
Mediterra, a global tour operator, will offer a myriad of upscale luxury and shore excursions and tours to the Mediterranean basin countries. To inaugurate launch of their new service, huge discounts and extra commission on tours, cruises and FIT’s to Malta, Italy, France, Croatia, Turkey, Greece and other Mediterranean countries are being offered. Mediterranean luxury …
For the first time at its annual convention, the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) is offering a trade show exhibition for travel products, clothing, accessories, booking services, and public relations related products for companies to showcase to the more-than 400 attendees expected to participate in this year’s show. Additionally, sponsorship opportunities are available throughout …
Travel Media Showcase has been in production since 2000 and the company has announced that they are expanding their brand to include two sister websites www.tmsfamilytravel.com and www.tmsmamasandpapas.com. TMS Family Travel produces conferences that bring the latest in family travel trends, techniques, and technology. The conferences are hosted by family friendly destinations and feature family …
Wyndham Hotel Group celebrated its continued expansion in Latin America with the addition of the 179-room Wyndham Guayaquil in Ecuador, marking the introduction of the upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand in the South American country. The newly constructed, full-service property in Guayaquil is the fifth hotel to open under an agreement between Wyndham Hotel Group …
Four months before the celebration of the 19th edition of MITM Americas, Meetings and Incentive Travel Market, which will be held alongside with the 5th edition of CULTOURFAIR, International Cultural Travel Fair, in Guadalajara, Mexico on October 2nd to 4th, the hosted buyers spaces for these important trade shows have been completed, due to the …
Four months before the celebration of the 19th edition of MITM Americas, Meetings and Incentive Travel Market, which will be held alongside with the 5th edition of CULTOURFAIR, International Cultural Travel Fair, in Guadalajara, Mexico on October 2nd to 4th, the hosted buyers spaces for these important trade shows have been completed, due to the …
Minor Hotel Group (MHG) has announced a $4 million investment in the luxury boutique hotel brand Per AQUUM Retreats, Resorts & Residences, equating to a 50 percent stake in the leading lifestyle brand. As part of this strategic partnership with Universal Enterprises PTY LTD, Maldives, MHG and Universal plan to jointly develop the brand to …