Talk about picking up a great doubles partner. After years of positively representing Switzerland through his sporting excellence and friendly, down-to-earth manner, Roger Federer has now become an official brand ambassador for the destination of Switzerland. He’s entering into a long-term cooperation with the Swiss national tourism board, Switzerland Tourism (ST). The common goal: attracting …
The Government of Botswana recently announced an increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, from 12% to 14%, effective from April 1, 2021. Sanctuary Retreats is reminding it’s travel partners that there will be no increase in the 2021 rates of the Sanctuary Retreats camps in Botswana and the VAT increase will be absorbed. …
AIG Travel announced that it has introduced optional lodging expense coverage for travelers barred from boarding a commercial aircraft back to the U.S. as a result of receiving a positive COVID test. The upgrade is a response to the new CDC requirement, which went into effect January 26, 2021, that international travelers get a COVID-19 …
Arrivalist, a leading location intelligence platform in the travel industry, announced that it is making two datasets free to its customers through the end of the year so its clients can act and react to ever-changing travel patterns as the country emerges from the pandemic. The new datasets allow customers to compare visitation in 2021 …
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With rising demand for travel worldwide, Katarina Line, Croatia’s premier small ship cruise company, is rewarding travelers who book this year with special offers of 20% off on all 2021 cruises. The company is also adding new ships and routes with guaranteed departures and inland guided tours especially designed to introduce clients to Croatia’s historic …
During the month of April, Riviera River Cruises will offer a promotion for $499 per person FAM cruises to travel advisors – with an opportunity to make the cruise entirely free. Advisors who book a client on a 2021 or 2022 European river cruise of eight days or more will be eligible for a FAM …
Scenic Group’s two major cruise brands, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises (newly rebranded from Emerald Waterways and Emerald Yacht Cruises) have been growing at a record pace over the past few years and as the return to travel is on the horizon, they are seeing very strong bookings for the second half …
With almost 80% of Israelis of all faiths over the age of 16 already having received at least one Covid-19 vaccination, tourism is reawakening, boosted by the coming celebration of both Passover and Easter. “We hope to be able to welcome vaccinated Americans before long,” says Ronen Nissenbaum, CEO of Dan Hotels. The group’s flagship …
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced that it will open a new 96-room boutique hotel in Fort Lauderdale, marking the brand’s first in the market and seventh in the Sunshine State. Opening April 13, The Kimpton Goodland Hotel – Fort Lauderdale Beach, will place emphasis on discovery of experience …