[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/JE-Headshot.jpg” captiontext=”Julie Edwards, CMO for All Aboard Florida”] Florida East Coast Industries (“FECI”) announced the addition of Julie Edwards as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of All Aboard Florida, the nation’s first privately-funded and operated passenger rail service. In the role of CMO, Edwards will be responsible for driving the marketing strategy in support of …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lisbon2.jpg” captiontext=”Aerial view of Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city.”] The U.S. has become one of Portugal’s fastest growing inbound tourist markets, with a 16.4 percent increase in overnight stays by American hotel guests last year. The Portuguese Tourism Office is dedicating itself to educating the travel agent community about this emerging destination with a series …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Rifai-and-Mr.-Stowell-Express-Appreciation-for-UNWTO-ATTA-MOU-2014-Signing-300×224. jpg” captiontext=”Secretary General Rifai of the UNWTO and President of the ATTA, Mr. Shannon Stowell sign agreement during ITB Berlin.”] The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) signed a new partnership agreement on March 7, 2014, during Corporate Social Responsibility Day at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest tourism …
From Old Town Quito to the Galápagos archipelago on board La Pinta with the travel writer behind 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Of the earth and its countless wonders, well-known travel writer Patricia Schultz considers the Galápagos “one of today’s most unique and precious destinations, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that should be on everyone’s …
Outside has selected South Expeditions as an honoree of their annual Travel Awards, which celebrate the top destinations, companies, products, and travel providers—in the U.S. and around the world—that inspire people to participate in an active lifestyle. The city of Cuenca, through South Expeditions, was honored as ‘Best Adventure Hub’. South Expeditions, based in Quito …
Nevis is embodied seduction. It maybe the picture-perfect coastline, walks on pristine beaches, Mt. Nevis or the lush year-round weather but add gourmet fare under the stars and pampering resorts to the mix and it’s easy to see why Nevis is among the top romance destinations. June in Nevis is always a place where love is …
WTM Latin America 2014 will welcome more than 30 new exhibitors to this year’s event, taking place on April 23 -25 at the Transamerica Expo Centre, in São Paulo, Brazil. WTM Latin America, which will also play host to the 41st Braztoa Business Meeting, last year saw more than 1,250 exhibitors from 60 countries take …
Caradonna Dive Adventures has introduced the “Barbados Island Inclusive” with the unique offer of free spending money good for use at a number of local shops and restaurants around the island. To take advantage of the promotion, you must book your trip to Barbados during the month of March and travel between May 1 and …
Dominica, a spectacular green island of rugged mountains, lush rainforests and rushing rivers in the Eastern Caribbean, is offering travel professionals the opportunity to become Dominica destination specialists and master specialists. Agents who complete the complimentary training to become Dominica specialists are eligible for: – Agent rates with Dominica accommodations, attractions and operators that are …
Richard Doumeng, president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), has appointed Jose Antonio Rivera Campos, vice president of development for AMResorts in Cancún, as a regional vice president responsible for outreach on behalf of CHTA in the Mexican Caribbean, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. “Engaging the Spanish-speaking Caribbean on a deeper level …
