President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Patricia Affonso-Dass (pictured above with CHTA Director General and CEO Frank Comito) hailed the diversity of the region, its incredible natural beauty and people as core strengths as she called for the Caribbean to be better known as the most welcoming region in the world. Kicking …
Tauck has announced that it will offer its first-ever cruises on the Douro River in Portugal next year, and that its three new itineraries will sail aboard a riverboat that’s being designed and built specifically for the Douro. With the new ship, the ms Andorinha, Tauck says they will continue to defy the standard industry …
Love is in the air, on the beach and everywhere for romantic couples in the Riviera Nayarit region of Mexico along the Pacific Coast this Valentine’s Day season. With 192 miles of coastline, Riviera Nayarit is ideal for couples looking to get away from it all in a secluded setting to enjoy a one-of-a-kind vacation …
IMPRINT Hospitality has announced the acquisition of the Historic Taos Inn, located in Taos, New Mexico. IMPRINT, who led the acquisition, will also manage the Inn and undertake a renovation plan over the next 24 months. “From the moment we first saw the Taos Inn, we fell in love with its charming and welcoming character,” …
With Valentine’s Day upon us, Rome is widely regarded as one of the most romantic destinations in the world. As the resting place of Saint Valentine himself, Rome is called the “Eternal City” because people believed that no matter what happened to or in this beautiful city, Rome would always persevere. A great metaphor for …
The Japan National Tourism Organization announced that more than 30 million overseas travelers visited Japan in 2018, an all-time record and an 8.7% increase over 2017 (the previous record year). “Tourism to Japan from the United States – about 5% of the total – soared 11%,” says Naohito Ise, Executive Director of the Japan National …
In its 10th year of expedition cruising, Silversea Cruises is continuing to unlock a broad range of deep travel experiences for guests, taking them closer to the authentic beauty of the world. From the cool conditions of Antarctica to the warm climates of Australia and beyond, Silversea’s guests will explore over 900 destinations in 2019. …
Carnival Cruise Line earned top honors as the Best Ocean Cruise Line in the annual USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. In addition, Carnival Sunshine (pictured) was named Best Mid-Sized Ship, and Carnival Breeze was voted Best Cruise Ship for Families. Carnival ships dominated the Best Cruise Ship for Families category with Carnival Breeze, Carnival …
Scenic Group, parent company of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Emerald Waterways and Scenic Eclipse, has announced that U.S.-based travel agents will receive a bonus of 25,000 Rewards Points for every new booking they make between January 1 and February 28, 2019 on any of its three brands – Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Emerald …
Uninterrupted ocean views, crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches with blue skies and sunshine – this dream of paradise will become a reality for MSC Cruises guests when they visit Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. MSC Cruises, has revealed more details of this one-of-a-kind island experience that will await guests starting November 9th this year. …