The American Bus Association (ABA) – the industry leader advancing North American motorcoach travel and tourism has announced a new partnership with PerilloTravelVR to provide a new exclusive benefit to ABA members only. With this new partnership, ABA members can take advantage of Perillo’s expertise in virtual reality video production and distribution to promote member’s …
Irish call whiskey “uisce beatha,” which literally translates to “water of life.” The island’s strong whiskey tradition is but one delicious part of new Irish Foodie Tours by CIE Tours International, which debut in 2019. Available June through September, the seven-night guided vacations start at $1,998 and explore many facets of Ireland’s culinary culture, from …
Travel agents can earn up to a 0 bonus on top of their regular commission for booking a group of 10 or more travelers with CIE Tours International. The offer is available through December 15, 2018 and valid on 2019 travels in all markets in which CIE Tours hosts guests: Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Iceland …
In honor of its 260th Anniversary, Cox & Kings, a leading and enduring luxury travel brand, has unveiled its newest product offering, Luxury Small Group Journeys. Designed specifically with the U.S. luxury traveler in mind. The new tours offer guests the same exclusive access and high service standards as the company’s bespoke individual journeys, only …
Luxury Gold has launched its brand new 2019 worldwide collection, featuring 55 enhanced luxury guided Journeys Beyond the Ordinary, with an emphasis on personalization and exclusivity for every traveler. Using first-hand stories from taste makers to illuminate destinations and inspire travelers, Luxury Gold’s magazine highlights new journeys is Great Britain, Ireland, Russia, New England and …
Dana Santucci, vice president of development at EF Education First and chairman of the United States Tour Operators Association’s (USTOA) Board of Directors, announced that Terry Dale has signed a new three-year contract extending his role as president and CEO of the association through 2021. Dale began as president in 2011 and assumed the additional …
South African Airways Vacations (SAA Vacations), the leisure vacation division of South African Airways, has added 12 new hotel and safari lodge operators throughout destinations in Southern and Eastern Africa. The expanded portfolio includes five star properties in the coastal cities of Cape Town and Durban and luxury safari lodges, where travelers can experience the …
In South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, the intimate andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge is setting a reopening in June after a complete refurbishment. andBeyond says “the lodge’s fresh new interior design will be inspired by the turn of the century plantation-style of KwaZulu-Natal’s sugar cane and pineapple barons. The guest bathrooms will be completely refurbished to provide …
Tauck officially welcomed the ms Treasures and ms Esprit back into its riverboat fleet early in April in Amsterdam, following a massive reconfiguration of the vessels’ interior spaces that has resulted in enlarged cabins and reduced passenger count. The Treasures and Esprit are the last of Tauck’s four 110-meter ships to undergo the radical transformation. …
Affluent travelers to Europe are increasingly seeking privacy, custom-created itineraries, curated experiences, and off-the-beaten path destinations, according to Eurobound, specialists in bespoke travel for independent travelers and small groups. “Luxury travelers value privacy above all,” says Jeff Roy, Eurobound’s Vice President, Marketing & Sales, citing a recent study of affluent traveler preferences conducted by YouGov …