It is hard to argue with numbers. Data from the World Tourism Organization shows that global tourism declined over 4% last year. But Turkey managed to increase tourism by over 3%. And, in the first six months of 2011, the number of visitors coming to Istanbul increased 15%. But the most impressive numbers are for …
A bridge between two continents with one foot in Europe and another in Asia, Turkey’s cultural and historic treasures delight and inspire even seasoned travelers. Its breathtaking natural beauty, unique archaeological sites, deluxe hotels, and ever-improving infrastructure have spiked tourism numbers for the past few years. With …
Gebhard Schachermayer, Executive Director of Vila Joya in Albufeira – Guia, in the Algarve region of Portugal, has announced the chef line-up for PORTUGAL’S 6TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL GOURMET FESTIVAL, organized by Mr. Schachermayer and event sponsors Nespresso-Portugal, BMW-Portugal, Hugo Boss, G.H. Mumm Champagne and Vista Alegre. The world’s sole food festival in which only Michelin-starred …
Sandos Caracol Eco-Resort & Spa has become a leader in eco-tourism in Mexico. In 2011, the eco-resort continued its leadership in the sustainability trend in Mexico when it introduced 99 eco-friendly rooms that reduce carbon emissions by 70% and it became the first resort in Mexico to develop, build and utilize a ‘solar’ golf cart. …
If you’re the kind of person who dreams of a warm winter Cruise Holiday, savouring authentic Med-iterranean cuisine while in port, open air cafés or restaurants by the sea, a place where the locals speak English & greet you with sincere familiarity, where history books have not done enough justice to heritage sites & a …
The fair will strengthen initiatives aimed at opening up new trade opportunities for participants. FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair set for January 18–22, 2012, aims to serve, now more than ever, as an effective tool for the tourist industry. With this objective in mind, the fair’s organizers have strengthened their initiatives aimed at promoting …
All delegates attending the 35th Annual TravelMart LatinAmerica in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, September 11-13 received a personal message from the show founder and organizer Bill Coleman (pictured left), Chairman of William H. Coleman, Inc. on September 11, 2011. “We are all gathering today, September 11, 2011, on the 10th Anniversary of the attacks on The …
The 2nd Annual New Europe Travel Mart (NETM’12) will be held April 25-27 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Originally launched in April 2011 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, NETM is designed to increase leisure travel to the region between the Baltic to the Balkans. The Event is organized by the international event management firm William H. Coleman, Inc. New …
Over 1,000 Travel Industry Professionals including Buyers from global markets and Suppliers from every Latin America Country attended the 35th Annual TravelMart LatinAmerica in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, September 11-13. About 7,000 appointments between Buyers and Suppliers were pre-scheduled for this leading industry event, and many more were arranged “on-site” during the two days of …
Crystal clear turquoise waters and white sand beaches, a sunset dinner cruise aboard a Dhow, private game drives in Africa’s premiere safari park, all with that special someone, make up Great Safaris’ luxurious and romantic Safari with Mozambique Mystique itinerary. The company has combined a quintessential 3-day safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park with …