The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of Ellison “Tommy” Thompson as CEO. In this role, Thompson will lead international marketing efforts for the destination, with a focus on trade and airline relationships; earned, paid and owned media; partnerships; and stakeholder communication. Thompson will focus on leisure and cruise, two perennially high performing …
OASIS Travel Network has announced a number of new and events and member offerings for 2022. In addition to the return of some well-attended and highly anticipated annual events, the award-winning boutique host agency is also introducing a new monthly lineup of niche & specialty travel expert panels, beginning with a panel focusing on Luxury …
Count down to the New Year in Folly, with a giant pair of sparkly flip-flops. Hoisted high above Center Street, this unique display will descend over Folly until it drops right at the stroke of midnight. Then, immediately following the drop, turn your heads to the shore as the beach lights up with a stunning …
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity has announced that it will resume its award-winning marketing campaign, with new programs focused …
AMResorts®, an Apple Leisure Group Company, hosted its second annual Amazing Agents Celebration in Cancun, Mexico. The three-day gathering held at AMR™ Collection’s Dreams® Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort honored about 90 top-performing agents and travel agent leadership from the United States and Canada. The event showcased Apple Leisure Group and AMR™ Collection’s appreciation …
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has announced Noelle Stevenson as the new Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism. Stevenson has more than two decades of executive leadership experience in destination marketing organizations, with experience in entertainment, cultural and lifestyle tourism. She has been responsible for marketing, advertising, brand strategy, public …
With a wide range of uniquely Jamaican cultural traditions to experience around the island during the holiday season, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism is inviting travelers to reward themselves with a truly authentic escape and discover the many ways to celebrate the holidays in Jamaica. “The holidays are the perfect time for a no-worries escape and …
While temperatures are dropping elsewhere, the sun shines bright in The Islands of The Bahamas. Travelers can fly to Grand Bahama Island from Miami daily for as low as $267 round-trip and book resorts for even lower prices. Give the gift of a Bahamian escape this holiday season with world-class entertainment, attractions and can’t-miss vacation deals. …
At a dinner held at the 2021 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace on December 7 in San Diego, California, it was announced that Malta, originally selected as the host destination for United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) annual Out-of-Country Board Meeting pre Covid, will host the meeting now rescheduled for May, 2022 at the Corinthia …
Bocas del Toro is a must-visit, with sprawling beaches that never feel too crowded and turquoise waters home to 95 percent of the coral species found in the Caribbean Sea. Memorable wildlife encounters include nighttime snorkeling in bioluminescent waters and exploring the subterranean lakes of Nivida Bat Cave with the help of headlamps and a …