The Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada) has chosen longtime Reno marketing strategist and writer Mikalee Byerman as its chief marketing officer. In this position, she will oversee Travel Nevada’s advertising program, brand management and research functions, among other responsibilities. “We are thrilled that Mikalee has joined the Travel Nevada team,” Brenda Scolari, Nevada Department …
IWorld of Travel, the legacy travel company serving 80 countries, has announced the opening two additional offices — in Israel and Croatia — for on-the-ground quality control over services, products and prices. The offices will operate under IWorld of Travel’s affiliate Gelber’s Way, with additional locations opening in Peru, Turkey and South Africa by the …
Hilton Grand Vacations continued its brisk pace of openings in New York with the launch of its newest urban timeshare property, The Central at 5th by Hilton Club. The 33-story building puts owners in the heart of Manhattan on East 48th Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, just blocks away from Rockefeller Center, St. …
The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has recently seen a surge of new and re-branded hotel developments backed by the world’s top hospitality brands, as well as expanded flight routes. From a fully renovated Marriott, to upscale all-inclusive options like Dreams and Sandals, as well as newly flagged properties like Trademark by Wyndham and Curio …
Stretching along South America’s Western coast, Chile is an idyllic escape from the heat of summer in the northern hemisphere. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, the country is the ideal destination for travelers seeking an authentic travel experience full of natural wonders, outdoor adventures, and snow-filled regions. With an extensive roster …
Demand for air travel in the USA is recovering, and domestic flights in particular are already in high demand again. There are also initial indications that the entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers from Europe could soon be eased. For this reason, Lufthansa is launching its #TogetherAgain marketing campaign in the U.S. today. “In recent months, …
After more than a year of connecting virtually, home-based travel agents will reunite for week of learning and networking Travel agents with Dream Vacations, CruiseOne® and Cruises Inc.® will return to the high seas for their annual award-winning National Conference aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex the week of November 13 – 20, 2021. This year’s …
Tourism Fiji North America hosted its first-ever virtual Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE) on August 3 to share key updates and discuss reopening plans with the United States and Canada markets. Traditionally, the Fijian Tourism Expo is an annual event that takes place in Fiji, bringing together international buyers and sellers from across the globe, however, …
After a soft opening, Cielo Lodge shares that their guests haven’t stopped raving about it, with Trip Advisor reviews featuring descriptors like “magical”, “paradise” and “heavenly”. Located in Southern Costa Rica’s famed Golfito region, the intimate, off-the-beaten-path luxury eco-lodge, offers just 6 exclusive private suites. Each sleeps 2-4 people and features views of the nearby …
While 2020 and the first half of 2021 have had catastrophic effects on the global air travel industry, EVA Air has again proven itself to be one of the World’s Best Airlines, ranking 9th in AirlineRatings.com’s annual recognition of excellence. The honor follows EVA’s distinction in January as 6th in the influential ratings website’s World’s …