One Aldwych, Covent Garden, one of London’s leading independently-owned hotels and member of Leading Hotels of the World, has announced the appointment of Simon Hirst as Managing Director. Home to 93 guestrooms and 12 suites plus two renowned restaurants: the recently launched Eneko London by three Michelin-starred Basque Chef Eneko Atxa and Indigo, Hirst returns …
Blue Diamond Resorts will be taking over the management and operation of Antigua’s largest all-inclusive resort, the 464-room Jolly Beach Resort & Spa, beginning September 1, 2017. “We look forward to bringing our operations to the beautiful Island of Antigua, and to applying our management experience to this popular resort” said Jordi Pelfort, Managing Director …
Premier World Discovery, based in Redondo Beach, California and specialists in worldwide guided group travel, has joined The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) as its newest tour operator member. The membership brings the association’s current total to 54 Active Members representing nearly 160 brands. “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Premier World …
Travel Weekly’s readers have voted Playa Hotels & Resorts with “Best Hotel Chain: Mexico” for Hyatt Zilara (pictured above) and Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive resorts at its fourteenth annual Readers Choice Awards that were recently held in New York. The award winners, represent the best of the best of the travel industry. The nominees and award …
MMGY Global, a leading integrated travel and hospitality marketing firm, announced today that it has acquired Myriad Marketing, a Los Angeles-based integrated marketing firm also specializing in the travel and tourism industry. The firm, founded by recognized industry leader Al Merschen, has expertise in marketing, representation and public relations, with a focus on international destinations. …
Seattle-based Seabourn Cruises has named seasoned hospitality executive Chris Austin as Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing. In the role, Austin will be responsible for Seabourn’s overall marketing efforts, brand management, sales, and public relations. “Chris is a perfect fit to lead our global sales and marketing efforts during a period where we are …
Crystal Cruises has unveiled its new website. The new website highlights all of the luxury travel experiences that comprise this popular and expanding luxury lifestyle brand — Crystal Cruises, Crystal Yacht Cruises, Crystal River Cruises, Crystal Luxury Air, Crystal AirCruises, Crystal Exclusive Class cruises and Crystal Residences. Travelers will also find intuitive new features on …
Leading B-to-B information, event, and marketing solutions company, Northstar Travel Group, has announced the launch of the European Mountain Travel Summit: A Global Leadership Forum Presented by Mountain Travel Symposium. The two-day event scheduled to take place January 10-12, 2017, will take place at Crans-Montana in the heart of the Swiss Alps, and excepts over …
Lindblad Expeditions, a leading expedition travel company with a strong commitment to responsible travel, was awarded the 2016 Virtuoso Best VAST Partner Award (Virtuoso Active & Specialty Travel) at the 28th annual Virtuoso Travel Week conference. The network’s most outstanding tour operators and On-Site in-country specialists, as recognized by their peers, received their awards before …
Recently recognized as the “Best Historic Hotel” in the country by USA TODAY’s 10BEST.com, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is celebrating this esteemed award with a curated guide to the “10 Best” experiences at the iconic Southern California hotel. The hotel is also offering an exclusive room rate throughout August and September as …