Puerto Rico’s Caribe Hilton general manager Pablo Jose Torres Sojo has been elected president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). A veteran of the hospitality industry, he takes over from Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass who for the past two years presided over the association, which represents the private sector interests of the Caribbean’s …
The U.S. Virgin Islands is expecting a major increase in American Airlines flights, beginning next month. Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte announced that the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier is responding to strong travel demand from the Northeast, the Midwest and the South Central regions of the mainland United States. He reported that beginning in November, …
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An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travelers (99 percent) are eager to travel again, with 70 percent stating that they plan to take a holiday in 2021, according to a Travel Leaders Group survey of nearly 3,000 frequent travelers. The survey was conducted in September in conjunction with the World Travel & Tourism Council …
Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the region’s leading showcase, is being planned for Spring 2021, and organizers are seeking innovative ideas and expressions of interest from tourism stakeholders. Karen Whitt (pictured right), Chairman of Caribbean Travel Marketplace, and Executive Committee Member of Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), which organizes the annual leading marketing event in …
Haven Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa has announced that it is fully open and in operation. The adults-only, all-inclusive, oceanfront resort is actively catering to vacationers seeking a luxurious beach getaway. Because the safety of guests, staff and community remain a top priority, Haven has put in place strict safety guidelines and health protocols. “From …
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the appointment of a new global marketing team helmed by senior leader Melanie de Souza, Executive Director, Destination Marketing. De Souza has convened an international team to promote the destination, comprised of Tyler Gosnell, Head of International Marketing; Zoe Shurgold, Head of Public Relations; Sami Rahman, Head …
Seabourn has extended its Early Bonus Savings promotion, offering additional opportunities for travel advisors to earn commissions much sooner while also offering their clients an additional discount by taking advantage of the promotion. Guests who pay their booking in full by November 20, 2020, will receive an additional 10 percent savings off the base cruise …
Tourism Ireland is assuring travel trade and consumers that the welcome in Ireland will be as wonderful as ever when Covid restrictions allow travel to resume. The tourism industry right across the island of Ireland re-opened over the summer for domestic visitors and the industry is obviously very much looking forward to welcoming back the …
The Caribbean is one of most visited cruise destinations in the world, and for good reasons: the pristine beaches, diverse culture, and proximity to the US make these islands a year-round vacation spot. For many though, the term “Caribbean cruise” calls up images of megaships spewing thousands of passengers into crowded ports—hardly a stress-free experience. …