Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, launched a new incentive program on Oct. 1 for travel agencies and agents that secure business to the destination. In partnership with Travelport, a global distribution system (GDS) travel technology company, the initiative targets agents based in Florida and the neighboring …
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority announces the selection of nationally recognized and former North Carolina tourism executive Victoria “Vic” Isley as president and CEO of Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Isley, who has worked diligently for diverse communities throughout her career, starts Dec. 1. Her appointment was approved today at a special meeting …
An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travelers (99 percent) are eager to travel again, with 70 percent stating that they plan to take a holiday in 2021, according to a Travel Leaders Group survey of nearly 3,000 frequent travelers. The survey was conducted in September in conjunction with the World Travel & Tourism Council …
This contemporary oceanfront hotel with a postcard-worthy marina setting at the gateway to Waikiki has new offers including Prince Your Way with extended check-in & check-out times of 9:00 am and 9:00 pm; two Book Now, Stay Later packages with 20-30% savings for booking 60 or 120 days in advance; and a Mini Matrimonies micro-wedding …
With 74 years of experience, pioneering luxury travel company Alexander+Roberts has published a new 2021-2023 catalog that hones their large global collection of 105 tours to their most popular “Never More than 16 Guests” Small Group Journeys and Privately Guided tours worldwide – including Egypt, Japan, Iceland, Finland, Morocco, East Africa, and Alaska. Emphasizing More …
On September 18, Park Hyatt Aviara will celebrate its grand reopening following a $50M+ transformation. Reinvigorating its history as one of Southern California’s original grand dame resorts, the transformation ushers in the next era for this iconic property with an elevated guestroom and suite product, 50,000 square feet of upgraded outdoor function space in addition …
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel nestled on 1,600 acres of oceanfront paradise in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, has officially reopened and is welcoming guests back to its AAA Four-Diamond Rated Boardwalk Inn, Village Suites and Vacation Home & Condo Rentals. To help ensure the safety and well-being of guests, colleagues, Club Members and the Wild Dunes Resort …
Daytona Beach, one of Florida’s largest cities for tourism, has partnered with SkyNav™, an immersive marketing technology company based in San Francisco, in launching their first sky-to-ground 3D, 360º virtual tour of the city ranging from the Daytona International Speedway to the coastal shores. Take a look at Daytona Beach’s immersive tour here. SkyNav™ brings …
For the first time in 20 years, AAA, with 60 million members, will not issue a Memorial Day travel forecast, as the accuracy of the economic data used to create the forecast has been undermined by COVID-19. They report that the annual forecast which estimates the number of people traveling over the holiday weekend will …
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (CVC) announces the addition of Jennifer Sullivan to the sales team as Director, Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. She is based in Mid-Atlantic region and will serve as an in-market rep for Washington, D.C. based clients interested in booking Nashville as a convention destination. She will connect with both new and …