In continued support of Mexico’s efforts to position itself as a “go to” premiere adventure travel destination, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) is partnering with Visit Mexico and the State of Veracruz on the second annual Adventure Travel Mexico (ATMEX) trade fair. This year, from August 14th – 17th, over 400 inbound Mexican operators, …
The Ministry of Tourism for Ecuador has announced that Ecuador will be hosting a five-day roadshow during May 2013. The Ministry of Tourism will be meeting with leading members of the travel trade industry in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco from May 20 – 24. In each city, Ecuador will …
The So SPA has introduced the new Emerald Essence Ritual, which seeks to holistically harmonize, all of our aspects: body, mind and spirit through lithotherapy. Pantone color professionals decided that the color for the year 2013 will be the Emerald. So in tribute to Colombia and to celebrate the first year of existence at the …
A couple of years ago an article in GQ Magazine called Placencia Village “a quaint town that seems to have forgotten about mass tourism. ” And now this little village is the base for a beautiful combination marathon and Belize vacation. Mr. Synescio Coh, General Manager of the Chabil Mar Resort in Placencia, provides the …
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has launched its new travel agent specialist online store, A One Love Rewards Program, giving agents an extra incentive to book Jamaica vacations. The Program serves as a dedicated training platform for the travel agent community to become experts on the destination. With the rewards store, graduates of the program …
Traveling to Saint Lucia will be no sweat this summer with increased air service and unbeatable island-wide hotel and resort promotions offering cool value-added ways to kick-off summer fun, including free-nights and discounts of up to 40 percent off room rates. Additional flights include: Daily service on JetBlue from John F. Kennedy International (JFK) June …
Approximately 75 delegates from around the country converged on Tucson’s Desert Diamond Resort this week to take part in the 15th Annual Spotlight on the Southwest Tourism Conference. Presented by Free Spirit Vacations and Events in Gibert, AZ, the conference is designed to better acquaint tour operators with destinations, hotels, attractions and restaurants in the …
The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has announced Brian Said as its new executive director of the tourism division. “Brian’s vast hospitality marketing background, coupled with knowledge of the international community, will lead the way for continued growth for Philadelphia as a world-class destination” said Jack Ferguson, president and CEO, PHLCVB. Brian will work …
South African Airways (SAA) and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding allowing the two airlines to introduce a wider range of codeshare and interline air services. Initially South African Airways will place its ‘SA’ code on 12 Etihad Airways destinations flying from the United Arab Emirates national carrier’s Abu Dhabi home-base. Additional cities …
The Indonesian annual travel mart, the Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME), will this year take place in Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra after being held for two years in Bandar Lampung. The tourism event is scheduled to be held on October 18-21, 2013 at Grand Inna Muara Hotel & Convention Centre. Entering …