The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) recently concluded the 30th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace, held January 22-24 at the expansive Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. Long regarded as the Caribbean region’s most influential annual meeting of public and private sector tourism stakeholders this year’s gathering attracted a record number of government …
Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the leading luxury travel events International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) and ILTM Asia, has announced the launch of the first luxury travel one-to-one summit to focus exclusively on the world’s largest outbound luxury travel market, North America, and the rapidly emerging Latin American market – ILTM Americas. The first ILTM …
The Mandalina Marina in Šibenik, Croatia is close to finishing the construction works on an enlargement project. Added to operational part of marina with 367 berths for yachts up to 80 meters, the new mega yacht capacities consist of 79 berths adjusted to accommodate the yachts of up to 140 meters LOA. Providing the electricity …
MSC Cruises have announced that PortMiami will be its exclusive homeport for its Caribbean sailings as of fall 2013 pending approval by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. MSC is the fastest growing cruise line operating a fleet of eleven cruise ships with its newest ship, the MSC Divina, scheduled to launch May 2012 featuring …
In response to the Concordia incident and as part of the industry’s continuous efforts to review and improve safety measures, the Cruise Lines International Association, Inc. (CLIA), speaking on behalf of the global cruise lines industry, has announced the launch of a Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review. The Review will include a comprehensive assessment of …
In appreciation for the overwhelming response to Compagnie du Ponant’s 2011 marketing and sales efforts – more than doubling their North American consumer bookings last year – the company is responding during the popular “Wave Season” with “La Grande Invitation” – an array of extra-special incentives for 2012 bookings. Whether the traveler is looking to …
Windstar Cruises offers two Greek Isles & Turkish Delights itineraries between Athens, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey this spring, summer and fall on the 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit. Greek Isles & Turkish Delights I Set sail from Athens on a journey through history, from Minoan ruins on Santorini to the Celsus Library at Ephesus. …
With almost a dozen dining choices on each ship, Crystal Cruises’ most popular daytime gathering spot, The Bistro, is expanding to evening hours. Reflecting the space’s European-style sidewalk cafe ambiance, the complimentary menu will offer “small bites,” desserts, and “midnight” snacks, along with premium wines and flavored coffees. The new nightly cafe debuts in …
Chiawa Camp, situated on the banks of the Zambezi River deep in Lower Zambezi National Park and chosen as Best Safari Property in Africa by Good Safari Guide Awards 2011, has caught Cupid’s attention with the Zambezi Dream Honeymoon package. After being whisked away to the exotic land of Zambia, start off your vacation with …
Cheyrle Velsor has recently stepped down as SATA President for 2012. In accepting her resignation the SATA board commented that “her professional career has moved her in another direction and therefore she can no longer hold an office in SATA. Cheryle has been an incredibly positive influence on the SATA Board for several years. Her …