International tourist arrivals surpassed 1 billion people for the first time in 2012 and emerging economies continue to lead the growth in demand for luxury tourism. With Brazilian expenditure on travel abroad reaching US$22 billion and the number of those travelling from Argentina increasing by over 10% in 2012, a guest list of luxury travel …
More than 300 travel and tourism professionals from 45 states paid hundreds of visits to U.S. senators and representatives—covering more than half of Congress—during Destination: Capitol Hill last week in Washington, D.C. This legislative fly-in, organized by the U.S. Travel Association along with NTA, the Southeast Tourism Society and the Destination Marketing Association International, combined …
In honor of Father’s Day June 16, The Sands at Grace Bay is offering a suite “Cash In Your Kids” Father’s Day travel promotion where families can receive 0 off the total resort bill for each child (16 yrs or younger) they travel with over Father’s Day. Dad’s can “cash in” up to four kids …
The legend of Bourbon Country and thoroughbreds comes through loud and clear in eastern Kentucky where both reign. Add to that a genteel lifestyle accented with white-board fences cross-crossing lush pastures. More highlights to make this destination an ideal slice of Americana are the state’s Civil War sites, cozy towns and the Southern hospitality of …
The Africa Travel Association (ATA) announced today that new dates have been set for the 38th annual ATA World Congress in Cameroon. The event will be held from Wednesday, October 16 to Monday, October 21, 2013. After discussions between the Cameroonian Minister of Tourism and Leisure, the Local Organizing Congress Committee and ATA’s International Board …
South African Airways (SAA) was honored with the “Top Producing Airline” award at the 4th Annual South African Tourism Ubuntu Awards in New York City on April 15. The Ubuntu Awards celebrate travel providers that excel at promoting travel to South Africa. The airline was recognized for contributing to the growth of travel to the …
The fifth edition of CULTOURFAIR’s, International Cultural Travel Fair, will be held this year in Guadalajara, Mexico, October 2-4, sponsored by Guadalajara Convention & Visitors Bureau. CULTOURFAIR is inviting international tourism and travel related companies to attend as exhibitors and to meet with international hosted buyers: wholesaler companies and travel agencies. The invitation made to …
USA Today Travel Media Group is adding more tools for travelers and expanding further into digital platforms, and today announced the completion of its acquisition of Tripology. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Tripology is an interactive travel referral service focused on connecting travelers with experienced travel specialists. Available free to consumers, Tripology utilizes …
Etihad Airways has named Fareportal, a full service travel agency, as one of the airline’s top producer in sales in 2012. This honor was given to one of the top three rated online travel agencies, CheapOair under the Fareportal portfolio. “We are very proud of this accomplishment,” said Sam Jain, CEO of Fareportal. “We are …
Malta has been voted as “The Best Island Resort” by travelers and tourists of the www.travel.ru travel website. Over ten thousand votes were given for nominees in various categories. The award was recently conferred to the Malta Tourism Authority during an awards ceremony in Moscow. It was presented by the Chief Editor of Travel.Ru, Maria …