With fall travel rapidly approaching, now is the time for travelers to pack their bags and fly to Valencia, Spain. This year, travelers are in luck as the Las Fallas Festival—usually celebrated in March, has been pushed to September for the first time in history. One of the three UNESCO Heritage designations in the city, …
Dean was announced as the honoree before more than 650 destination marketing professionals attending the U.S. Travel Association’s annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference, the premier annual gathering for destination and tourism leaders, held live in Los Angeles. U.S. Travel’s National Council of State Tourism Directors—a body representing the tourism offices of all …
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the recent appointment of airline industry veteran, Simon Newton-Smith, in the position of SAA Interim Executive: Commercial. Simon joins the South African Airways’ executive leadership team in Johannesburg, South Africa with an extensive international airline background having previously joined SAA in 2000 and served as Vice President, Sales in …
The Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada) has chosen longtime Reno marketing strategist and writer Mikalee Byerman as its chief marketing officer. In this position, she will oversee Travel Nevada’s advertising program, brand management and research functions, among other responsibilities. “We are thrilled that Mikalee has joined the Travel Nevada team,” Brenda Scolari, Nevada Department …
IWorld of Travel, the legacy travel company serving 80 countries, has announced the opening two additional offices — in Israel and Croatia — for on-the-ground quality control over services, products and prices. The offices will operate under IWorld of Travel’s affiliate Gelber’s Way, with additional locations opening in Peru, Turkey and South Africa by the …
Hilton Grand Vacations continued its brisk pace of openings in New York with the launch of its newest urban timeshare property, The Central at 5th by Hilton Club. The 33-story building puts owners in the heart of Manhattan on East 48th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, just blocks away from Rockefeller Center, St. …
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has recently seen a surge of new and re-branded hotel developments backed by the world’s top hospitality brands, as well as expanded flight routes. From a fully renovated Marriott, to upscale all-inclusive options like Dreams and Sandals, as well as newly flagged properties like Trademark by Wyndham and Curio …
Stretching along South America’s Western coast, Chile is an idyllic escape from the heat of summer in the northern hemisphere. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, the country is the ideal destination for travelers seeking an authentic travel experience full of natural wonders, outdoor adventures, and snow-filled regions. With an extensive roster …
Demand for air travel in the USA is recovering, and domestic flights in particular are already in high demand again. There are also initial indications that the entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers from Europe could soon be eased. For this reason, Lufthansa is launching its #TogetherAgain marketing campaign in the U.S. today. “In recent months, …
After more than a year of connecting virtually, home-based travel agents will reunite for week of learning and networking Travel agents with Dream Vacations, CruiseOne® and Cruises Inc.® will return to the high seas for their annual award-winning National Conference aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex the week of November 13 – 20, 2021. This year’s …