Reed Exhibitions has acquired Travelweek Sao Paulo, the high-end travel event that introduces select international travel suppliers to premium buyers from across Brazil and other Latin American countries. Travelweek Sao Paulo, launched in 2011, attracted over 590 international exhibiting companies from more than 70 destinations, 600 travel specialists from 19 cities across Brazil and another …
Viceroy Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Martin Kipping as the General Manager of Viceroy Zihuatanejo, the exclusive beachfront resort in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Mr. Kipping comes to Zihuatanejo from the Viceroy Hotel Anguilla, in Anguilla, BWI, where he was the resort manager. “Martin’s intimate understanding of Viceroy’s tradition of excellence and high standards, combined …
Cancun offers couples everything they need to make their wedding wishes a reality, and there are numbers to support the claim. This year alone the destination has seen an increase of 20 percent in weddings compared to 2012, making it one of the top destinations to send your client couples. According to the Cancun CVB, …
At ITB Berlin 2014 the focus will be on Mexico, which was selected by the management of Messe Berlin as the next partner country of the world’s leading travel trade show. “Mexico is a country that is always full of surprises. We are confident that in its role as the partner country of ITB Mexico …
Costa Rica may be the United States’ largest trading partner in Central America, but Panama is the first country on the isthmus to receive elite membership into the U.S.’ Global Entry Program. The program allows pre-approved travelers from certain countries to skip immigration lines upon arrival in the U.S. On Tuesday, U.S. Vice President Joe …
The person who has everything probably doesn’t have this: a voyage to Antarctica, the trip of a lifetime. Right now Poseidon Expeditions/Expedition Cruises is offering up to $2,200 off the price of a trip to the White Continent. Their 12-day Classic Antarctica voyage, beginning December 10, 2013, is now discounted at $5,795 p.p.d.o., marked down …
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will be holding a multi-park celebration to commemorate an important milestone in the company’s history – the 50th anniversary of the original SeaWorld park, which opened its gates for the first time in March 1964 on Mission Bay in San Diego. SeaWorld’s 50th Celebration will feature a “Sea of Surprises” starting …
Theresa Gatta has been named Vice President of Global Sales for Travel Impressions with responsibility for overseeing the tour operator’s outside sales team, managing American Express Vacations (AEV) International offices in London, Amsterdam and Mexico City and maintaining high-level relationships with Travel Impressions’ consortia partners. With more than 25 years experience in the wholesale travel …
The World Luxury Hotels Awards, established in 2006, recognize the luxury hotel industry worldwide and legendary hotels regarding the general service excellence. This year over 1,000 hotels in 87 countries were nominated to participate in the initiative, voted on by international tour operators, travel agents and those guests who have the opportunity to give their …
DEMA Show 2013 provided many opportunities for attendees and exhibitors to do great business together by providing hundreds of exhibits, products, services, educational sessions and more. Opening day commenced on November 6 with more than 6,400 professionals on hand for the first day’s activities, including buyers, travel buyers, instructors and other dive professionals from all …