Malta continues to promote its cruise facilities and recently attended the annual Cruise Shipping Miami conference to showcase the destination to the major cruise lines. In addition to warm weather, even during Europe’s winter, savouring authentic Mediterranean cuisine while in port, open air cafés or restaurants by the sea, a place where the locals speak …
New Orleans’ tourism industry welcomed 9.01 million visitors in 2012, record numbers not seen by the city in nearly 10 years. Total visitor numbers increased by three percent, or 255,027 from the number of visitors in 2011 (8.75 million.) The 9.01 million visitors spent $6 billion, a nine percent or $512 million increase over 2011 …
Due to popular demand, Crystal Cruises is adding 17 voyages to the “Kids Sail Free” program. With the promotion, kids age 17 and under can sail for free when sharing a third berth stateroom with two adults. Previously offered on just four luxury European cruises during June and July, families can now choose …
Westin Hotels & Resorts announces the global roll out of Tangent™ (formerly known as Project Hive), designed as an innovative workspace concept that meets the changing needs of today’s mobile business traveler. The new flexible workspace reinvents the small meetings model and has proven highly successful – receiving rave reviews and high usage from both …
The 532-room luxury resort that opened today and is the first Ritz-Carlton hotel in Abu Dhabi and the ninth property in the Middle East for the luxury hotel operator. Inspired by 15th to early 17th century Renaissance architecture and the urban planning of the city of Venice, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is located …
On Thursday, May 23, many of the best restaurants in Las Vegas will unite again poolside at The Palazzo for the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair. The event, sponsored by the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) gives guests a taste of the gourmet offerings that have elevated Las Vegas to an international dining destination. Hosted by The …
Bangkok, Thailand is aiming to become center for the regional aviation which will provide full-service for aircraft repair and maintenance, as well as training centre for regional pilots and air crew. Strategically located within the region along with strong supporting industries on aviation, the opportunities for growth and improvement are very high. Boeing has forecasted …
The Sands at Grace Bay is offering its popular 4th night free promotion one month earlier this year, allowing spring travelers to score savings at this Turks & Caicos resort for stays between April 1st through December 21st, 2013. As an added benefit for spring vacationers, the resort recently completed several property-wide enhancements including total bathroom …
As faithful Catholics and spectators await the Vatican’s announcement for the date the Papal Conclave to select the new Pope, travel agents are already seeing an increased demand for Rome rentals. Doorways Villa Vacations, an agency that specializes in travel throughout Italy, is offering an alternative to crowded hotels for the historic event and the …
The newly renamed Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival will welcome legends and modern megastars to celebrate the fusion of music and artistic culture beginning April 30 to May 12, 2013. Performances from headliners R. Kelly, The Jacksons, OJays and Tito Puente Jr., will take place during the 13-day festival staged at venues like Pointe …