Once off tourism radar, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia’s charming colonial city and busy seaport, is now back in the crosshairs of a tourist boom. Cobblestone streets echo with the sound of horse-drawn carriages. Waiters at the many outdoor cafes are busy serving rounds of cold Club Colombia beer. Salsa music moves through the air raising …
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has launched its new travel agent specialist online store, A One Love Rewards Program, giving agents an extra incentive to book Jamaica vacations. The Program serves as a dedicated training platform for the travel agent community to become experts on the destination. With the rewards store, graduates of the program …
MLT Vacations has named Tina Iglio as senior vice president of marketing, where she will be responsible for marketing, product development, revenue management and distribution, and corporate communications. She will report to MLT President John Caldwell. “Tina’s accomplishments in the global travel industry are well recognized and she brings a wealth of experience and expertise …
Regent Hotels & Resorts is gearing up for summer with a Summer to Remember travel package offering up to 20% off room rates at their participating worldwide luxury hotels. Regent’s Summer to Remember package also includes complimentary breakfast for two and a cultural offering per participating location. Valid June 1 to October 31, 2013 with …
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The fourteenth edition of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) met from April 23rd to the 25th at the Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort and Convention Center in the mega-popular resort destination of Punta Cana on the Dominican Republic’s east coast. The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES), with support from …
Traveling to Saint Lucia will be no sweat this summer with increased air service and unbeatable island-wide hotel and resort promotions offering cool value-added ways to kick-off summer fun, including free-nights and discounts of up to 40 percent off room rates. Additional flights include: Daily service on JetBlue from John F. Kennedy International (JFK) June …
Approximately 75 delegates from around the country converged on Tucson’s Desert Diamond Resort this week to take part in the 15th Annual Spotlight on the Southwest Tourism Conference. Presented by Free Spirit Vacations and Events in Gibert, AZ, the conference is designed to better acquaint tour operators with destinations, hotels, attractions and restaurants in the …
The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has announced Brian Said as its new executive director of the tourism division. “Brian’s vast hospitality marketing background, coupled with knowledge of the international community, will lead the way for continued growth for Philadelphia as a world-class destination” said Jack Ferguson, president and CEO, PHLCVB. Brian will work …
South African Airways (SAA) and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding allowing the two airlines to introduce a wider range of codeshare and interline air services. Initially South African Airways will place its ‘SA’ code on 12 Etihad Airways destinations flying from the United Arab Emirates national carrier’s Abu Dhabi home-base. Additional cities …