Elite Island Resorts has announced that following a brief closure for renovations and rebranding, the former Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas in Tortola, BVI, will reopen on October 26, 2013, as the new Long Bay Beach Club. New and return guests will find that the recent enhancements have created a more romantic and intimate …
W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island expands its sales team with the appointment of Bahia Husband as Director of Sales & Marketing. With 15 years of sales and hospitality expertise, Husband is armed with a fresh vision fused with a proven track record for success. “Bahia is a strong addition to the W Vieques …
Milton Segarra, president & CEO, Meet Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Convention Bureau), announced the appointments of Minnette Vélez as Director of Marketing and Mari Waid as Director of Destination Support Services. These appointments come as part of a restructuring of the organization. As Director of Marketing, Minnette Vélez will work with Meet Puerto Rico’s communications …
Sunrise Airways is spreading its wings once again, adding Santo Domingo to its rapidly growing list of international destinations. The Port-au-Prince based carrier has received approval from Haiti’s Civil Aviation Authority and the Dominican Republic’s Junta de Aviacion Civil (JAC) to operate new regular charter flights between Port-au-Prince, Haiti and La Isabella International Airport (JBQ) …
On November 12, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) brought the world’s largest stress ball to Times Square New York to introduce their new advertising campaign, JAMAICA – GET ALL RIGHT. New Yorkers were encouraged to squeeze the 24-ft. stress ball to de-stress and the JTB team members were onsite to give away free trips to …
Blue Residences, an upscale condominium resort will open March 1, 2014 on Aruba’s Eagle Beach, frequently listed as one of the top 10 beaches in the Caribbean. Travelers can be the first to experience this ground-breaking property with the resort’s Grand Opening Special offering 20% off regular rates, with deluxe hotel rooms starting at $120 per …
Japan jumped into the spotlight when Tokyo was chosen as the host city for both the 2020 summer Olympics and Paralympics, but the tourism industry has also acknowledged key elements that make Japan such a superb leisure destination, with awards that honor the country’s unique cuisine and efforts to preserve traditional architecture and traditions. Travel+Leisure’s …
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has announced that Julia Gajcak has joined as Vice President Marketing and Communications. Ms. Gajcak will focus on all avenues of communication and public relations, responsible for corporate, hotels, resorts and spas. “We are delighted be welcome Julia to the Six Senses fold, and I am personally looking forward to …
Air New Zealand has announced Auckland-Perth will be the first scheduled route ever operated by the revolutionary new Boeing 787-9 when the airline takes delivery of the launch aircraft next year. Chief Executive Officer Christopher Luxon made the announcement at the official opening of the airline’s Customer Innovation and Collaboration Center in Auckland today. A …
Pacific Delight Tours is offering a 13-day familiarization trip to China from April 24 – May 6, 2014. In addition to Hong Kong, Chongqing, Xi’an and Shanghai, agents will explore the full navigable length of the Yangtze with a seven-day cruise on the five-star Victoria Sophia for an in depth look at life on the …