[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Capture6-300×217.jpg” captiontext=”One of 5 pools at the Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa” align=”left”] While the winter season has officially come to an end, it seems Mother Nature has not gotten the message in many parts of North America. The all-inclusive Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa invites ‘really, really tired of …
Gala Vallarta, the annual industry tradeshow for agents, hoteliers and tour operators in the Puerto Vallarta area, expanded this year to include the state of Nayarit, home of Nueva Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. The show is now Gala Vallarta-Nayarit and this integration will benefit the promotion of tourism in both states. The Riviera Nayarit …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/MOON-PALACE-TEAM-300×200.jpg” captiontext=”The team at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort receiving their award”] Three of Palace Resorts’ properties – Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Beach Palace and Le Blanc Spa Resort — are the latest recipients of the AAA Diamond Award. Tony Perrone, AAA Manager for Mexico, bestowed the awards to three properties’ general …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Allegro-Cozumel-300×199.jpg” captiontext=”Aerial view of Allegro Cozumel”] Occidental Hotels & Resorts unveiled their new Ultimate Dive Experience package at the Allegro Cozumel Resort. Located on San Francisco Beach by the Palancar Reef, Allegro Cozumel’s guests can relax and rejuvenate on land, or enjoy and explore vibrant underwater life. The Ultimate Dive Experience offers ample scuba …
Kevin Froemming, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Playa Resorts Management (‘Playa’) has announced the appointment of Howard Tanenbaum as Global Director of Group & Retail Sales for Playa Resorts Management. Mr. Tanenbaum joins Playa from his position as President of Expedia CruiseShipCenters OVC. In his new position he will oversee Playa’s North American …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/911de94f0f976613a4219eff5c9d30ff-300×184.jpg” captiontext=”Cancun hosts close to 2,000 meetings and conventions a year. Photo by Cancun CVB.”] The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau announced new “voluntourism” and social responsibility offerings to groups and meeting planners that choose Cancun for their events. Travelfuture, a globally focused corporate social responsibility (CSR) and volunteer travel activity provider, will now …
Just like veteran actor Leonardo DiCaprio soared above the water off his yacht in the Mediterranean, thrill-seekers are increasingly trying Flyboarding, the new hottest extreme water sport. Vacationers at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit can now strap their feet on a personal water craft and fly 40 feet through the air as …
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced that Bernard de Villèle has joined The St. Regis Mexico City as general manager. Formerly the general manager at The St. Regis Mauritius, de Villèle brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. “With a career spanning nearly four decades in hospitality, we’re delighted to welcome …
Hyatt Zilara Cancun, the first adult-only all-inclusive resort to debut under the Hyatt brand, was awarded with the American Automobile Association (AAA) Four-Diamond rating for 2014, reflecting an exceptional degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail, while offering upscale facilities and a variety of luxurious amenities. The new brand, owned and managed by Playa …
Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas, known as a leader in dive travel, offering dive packages to nearly 40 countries worldwide. Currently there are over 225 resorts and adventure operators along with 50 liveaboard dive vessels in their “Select Dive Destinations” program. Currently Maduro is offering a 5 Nights package to this destination from 5, which includes accommodations, …
