Kensington Tours has partnered with Adventure Science with the support of Delta Air Lines to announce the first ever expedition to the remote unexplored northern section of the Strict Nature Reserve of Madagascar’s Great Tsingy. From October 1 -16 2014, a highly skilled team of explorers and scientists will trek, climb and crawl through the …
It is a legendary land of contrasts in which ice meets fire and Europe meets America. Pristine and otherworldly, Iceland is quickly becoming a coveted travel destination, and Friendly Planet Travel is putting it within your reach. Leading tour provider Friendly Planet Travel announced today that it has added Iceland to its international lineup of …
Olivier Prévot, a Brussels Airlines representative in North America, recently spoke at the Africa Travel Association’s (ATA) Presidential Forum on September 22, 2014 in New York City and covered a variety of subject matters. Brussels Airlines is the official carrier of the ATA’s 29th Annual World Congress taking place in Kampala this November. Mr. Prévot …
Wyndham Hotel Group has signed a management agreement for the first Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in Africa, the Wyndham Amboseli Golf Resort and Spa, close to the Amboseli National Park in Kenya. The 290-room resort, complete with an 18-hole golf course, conference centre and spa, is expected to open in 2017, becoming the second …
See also: ABAV Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 ABAV is the Brazilian Association of Travel Agents, and ABAV has wrapped up its great shebang of a 42nd annual congress just this last weekend in São Paulo’s city-within-a-city Anhembi convention center. But this was not exactly your father’s annual ABAV convention. Brazil’s snappy …
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) – the Caribbean tourism development agency made up of over 30 countries and territories, along with private sector allied members – held its annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) at the Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort on St. Thomas, USVI September 17-19, 2014. This year’s theme …
In 1917, the United States formally purchased the three islands—St Thomas, St John and St Croix—from Denmark for $25 million US dollars, in what might be the best land deal since the Louisiana Purchase. The Danish influence is still seen throughout the islands in the culture, architecture and even some street signs. The dawn’s light …
Air Malta has confirmed the appointment of Philip Micallef as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Micallef, who has a wealth of experience in leading complex organizations, was most recently the CEO of the Bermuda Communications Regulatory Authority. “Philip has all the qualities and experience required to take this company forward,” said Maria Micallef, chairwoman of …
The Beaumont, London’s newest hotel, officially opens its doors today, September 29, 2014. The first hotel project from Chris Corbin and Jeremy King – the restaurateurs behind The Wolseley and The Delaunay – the 73-room Beaumont is located in the city’s Mayfair district, and will feature a traditional American-style grill, residents’ lounge, a full service …
MacNair Travel Management, a privately owned American Express Representative Office, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and president and CEO Mike MacNair is preparing to embark on the next 25 years. Recently, the MTM team came together over a 2-day celebration honoring the transformation the company has made, recognizing its valued partners, charting out …