The time to reflect and rejoice is anytime; the time for Americans to travel to reaffirm their beliefs is now. With Pope Francis declaring 2016 a Jubilee of Mercy, the upcoming months are sure to bring historic moments of grace, compassion and joy. No one can get travelers closer to the Holy Doors and open …
Rail Europe has announced that effective August 1, 2015, Zine Belhonchet, CFO of Rail Europe, the Overseas Business Unit of VSC Group, has also been appointed CEO and President of Rail Europe, Inc., the legal entity of Rail Europe in North America. In January 2015, Rail Europe, Inc. and Rail Europe 4A consolidated into one …
Ponant and Veuve Clicquot are partnering to bring French excellence and savoir-faire to the four corners of the world. The famous French Champagne house and the only French cruise ship owner have signed an exclusive partnership to offer Veuve Clicquot champagnes aboard Ponant’s five yachts. A perfect partnership seals the union of two labels that …
Iceland’s largest hotel, Fosshotel Reykjavik, opened June 1, 2015. The hotel offers 320 rooms, on 16 floors, many of which showcase amazing views of the city and the bay area. The hotel is located in the growing business district in the city centre and everything you need is within reach. The interior design of Fosshotel …
Five new additions to the Sightsleeping hotel brand have been crowned by a jury of art experts, professional designers, journalists and tourism experts. Criteria for inclusion are the attraction value and the aesthetic level of an establishment. Only those candidates where sightseeing begins in the hotel itself can be included under the motto “Sleeping with …
Turkish Airlines will launch a long-awaited daily flight from Atlanta to Istanbul starting May 2016. The flights will launch on Boeing 777-300ER jets between Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Atlanta will be the ninth U.S. city served by Turkish Airlines, along with Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., Boston and San …
Travel Bound, a leading supplier of fully independent travel (FIT) to destinations around the globe sold exclusively through travel agents, launched “Europalooza” offering travel professionals bonus commissions on bookings to London, Paris and Rome — 5% on transfers and sightseeing and 2% on hotels. “Europe is the hot summer destination this year because of the …
Located on the southern tip of Bali in Nusa Dua, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is now offering guests the chance to participate in an authentic Soul Purification Ritual. Expanding its menu of unique, locally-inspired activities, the resort provides guests the opportunity to experience this time-honored tradition of the Hindu-Balinese culture and take part in a one-of-a-kind …
Luxury resort hotelier Frank Grassmann, has been appointed general manager of THE NAI HARN, formerly Royal Phuket Yacht Club, which is set to open its doors to guests on January 16, 2016 after an extensive, 18-month top-to-bottom makeover. Mr Grassmann takes the reins of a completely reimagined 130-guest room and suite resort with panoramic views …
The renovations, set for launch on November 1 in time for the high season, are highlighted by the addition of two 12 metre and 7.5 metre water slides to the main pool, one of three expansive lagoon pools at the resort, which are fully staffed by highly trained attendants. All rooms at the 524-room resort …