The recently announced TripAdvisor “Travelers’ Choice Awards Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts, World” were dominated by the Caribbean region as resorts across Caribbean destinations took all top 10 spots and 18 out of the top 25 list as decided upon by consumer reviews and opinions worldwide. “We are very proud of our Caribbean region which has lead …
NTA announced today that Lisa Simon, CTP, is stepping away from her role as the association’s president. Simon, who has been with NTA for 28 years, seven in the position of president, said she reached this decision in the spirit of mutual benefit. “I have been with NTA for most of my professional career, and …
Reed Exhibitions has acquired Travelweek Sao Paulo, the high-end travel event that introduces select international travel suppliers to premium buyers from across Brazil and other Latin American countries. Travelweek Sao Paulo, launched in 2011, attracted over 590 international exhibiting companies from more than 70 destinations, 600 travel specialists from 19 cities across Brazil and another …
VAX VacationAccess has launched their new ski campaign that is specially designed to educate travel agents on ski vacation opportunities. With winter fast approaching, the initiative will help travel agents sell more and be profitable throughout an often overlooked part of a busy selling season. To help agents take advantage of opportunities, the Ski Vacation …
W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island expands its sales team with the appointment of Bahia Husband as Director of Sales & Marketing. With 15 years of sales and hospitality expertise, Husband is armed with a fresh vision fused with a proven track record for success. “Bahia is a strong addition to the W Vieques …
To offer visitors a chance to explore beyond the resort and experience the Jamaican way of life, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) created the Meet the People program, available at no cost to individuals and families. Whether visitors are seeking to learn how to dance to the infectious sounds of reggae, prepare an authentic Jamaican …
The Fine Hotels & Resorts is welcoming its first Sofitel Legend of the region into its program which is aimed at the most exclusive clients of American Express. Sofitel Legend Santa Clara adds to the list of the best luxury properties in the world to be accepted in this program, a leader in the luxury …
Ristorante Massimo d’Azeglio in the Hotel Massimo D’azeglio has been inducted into the Association of Historical Places of Excellence in Rome. In 1875, Maurizio Bettoja bought the building’s ground floor which housed various stores as well as a long-established restaurant and wine cellar. For over a century the Bettoja family has been overseeing the restaurant, …
Travel exports hit a record monthly high of billion, even as the overall trade deficit deteriorated slightly according to the latest monthly report. “Today’s report once again underscores the importance of travel as an export juggernaut for the U.S. economy,” said David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association. …
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires has unveiled the final phase of a year-long million renovation with a new summer outdoor venue “Nuestro Secreto,” the first all-glass enclosed restaurant in Argentina, new CIELO Spa and seven new meetings and event spaces. The new outdoor venue is situated on a rooftop garden between the hotel’s modern tower …