Malta has been voted as “The Best Island Resort” by travelers and tourists of the www.travel.ru travel website. Over ten thousand votes were given for nominees in various categories. The award was recently conferred to the Malta Tourism Authority during an awards ceremony in Moscow. It was presented by the Chief Editor of Travel.Ru, Maria …
SATA Airlines will again offer Bay Area travelers direct flights to Terceira Island, Azores-Portugal beginning on June 5 from Oakland International Airport. All SATA flights connect with inter-island flights in the Azores and to Lisbon. SATA is also offering new connections from San Francisco International Airport, via Virgin America, to Portugal. The weekly Terceira flight …
American Airlines has launched new service to Dusseldorf, Germany, from its hub at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The new flight is operated with a Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 28 Business Class seats and 184 Main Cabin seats. “We are very excited to be offering this new route to one of Europe’s premier business destinations,” …
Cruise industry stakeholders at Valletta, Malta teamed up to celebrate Costa Cruises’ 65th anniversary. For the arrival of the Costa Favolosa on the March 29, the Costa Fascinosa on April 2 and the Costa Favolosa on April 5, 2013 a special welcome was organised by Valletta Cruise Port and SMS International Shore Operations, local handling …
Two leading villa rental companies, Villas of Distinction and Island Hideaways, announced their partnership with Excursionist, a luxury experiential travel website, offering a selection of unique experiences worldwide for the busy discerning traveler and its travel industry partners. “Partnering with Excursionist allows us to use the expertise of a team that is not only deeply passionate …
Scandinavian Airline Systems (SAS) has added Malta to its growing list of marketing and sales representation with Discover the World Marketing. In addition to Malta, Discover the World Marketing develops sales and marketing for SAS in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal and South Africa. “Discover has helped us grow in the markets where they represent us so …
Austria’s GrandHotel Lienz has announced a special Anti-Aging package for 2013, ideal for both men and women who wish to enjoy nourishing luxury – from gourmet meals and a lavish suite to daily fitness programs and various body treatments. Built from scratch on the banks of the River Isel in a region surrounded by mountains, the …
More than one million people from the United States and Canada visited the island of Ireland in 2012 – a 3 percent increase on the previous year. This is according to figures recently released from Ireland’s Central Statistics Office. While the exact number, 1.017 million, is an achievement in of itself, it is the proportion …
The Azores: $1,039 The Azores are the closest and one of the more affordable destinations in Europe. The wild nature, mild climate and European culture of the Azores Islands are the perfect answer to a spring break, as SATA Airlines announced new packages. Starting at $1,039, the packages include round-trip airfare with taxes, hotel stay …
Travelsavers Worldwide Independent Network (TWIN) has expanded its European presence into Greece with the addition of TourGreece. This marks TWIN’s debut in Greece, increasing the brand’s global presence to 30 countries. “We’re delighted to welcome TourGreece into our network,” sayid Rick Mazza, President and CEO of TRAVELSAVERS Worldwide Independent Network. “TourGreece’s well-rounded suite of services …