Created the same year as Yasuní, 1979, the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve has an area of 655 hectares (1,639,452 acres), and lies between the San Miguel and the Aguarico Rivers. Several spectacular lakes offer a very different vision of the forest, with truly beguiling flooded environments (trees look as if they were being born from the …
At the Belize Tourism Board’s 12th Annual Tourism Awards ceremony, held on May 18, 2013 on Bannister Caye, the San Ignacio Resort Hotel was honored as the Hotel of the Year 2012. The accolade highlights a licensed hotel where service exceeds excellence and positive attitude and attentiveness of staff are the norm. The recognition is …
Harry Bodaan, owner and manager of Hotel La Mansion Inn shares some hotel marketing insights. Contrary to what many might be thinking, the concept of a “bounce rate” has nothing to do with how many times a person can jump on a trampoline without falling. The true meaning is a little more “technical”. In today’s ever changing …
Costa Rica, thanks to its geographic position as a land bridge between North and South America allows it to posses not only coasts both in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans but also an incredible range of fascinating bioversity. With over 20 national parks, 8 biological reserves and over 25% of its national territory completely dedicated …
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina. Having opened its doors in 1963, the Fort George Hotel has come a long way. Over the years several renovations have been done to the hotel to include the addition of the Club Tower and the Villa Annex. In 1990 the …
The exclusive small group travel program that Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas introduced last May proved that you could successfully sell groups up to 10 divers and travel within a 3 to 6 month period. This year, they have selected 7 exciting small group dive travel deals. While each has specific booking and travel periods, they all …
Well-Being Travel and The Travel Institute have officially launched the first-ever health, wellness and medical travel specialist course today. The course, which is open to the industry, is available exclusively through Well-Being Travel and The Travel Institute, and is comprised of three on-demand modules so travel sellers can work towards their certification at their own …
Headquartered in Spain, Sandos Hotels & Resorts offers a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive resorts in idyllic, tropical settings that are perfect for singles, couples and families of all budget types. Currently the brand features a collection of seven resort properties, three in Spain and four in Mexico, with plans to expand its presence in other exotic locales. …
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the promotion of Fernando Harb to vice president of tourism sales. In his new position, Harb will expand his current tourism development responsibilities to include spearheading market growth in Brazil, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Scotland, Europe, Scandinavia and Latin America. Additional responsibilities include overseeing four …
Leading U.S. philanthropy group Tourism Cares, which is supported by the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, has selected Mike Rea as its next Executive Director as of July 8, 2013. Rea was selected following an extensive six month search, according to Brad Finkle, Chairman. Rea will assume the position held by Bruce Beckham since 2000. Beckham …