Metropolitan Touring’s vessels in the Galápagos Islands will operate new itineraries approved by the Galápagos National Park beginning January 20 next year. “This change is the result of the National Park Service exploring alternatives to ease the pressure on the local wildlife at the 14 most popular visiting sites in the archipelago, by redistributing visitor …
The Holiday Inn Resort Aruba has announced that it has reinstated its “Risk-Free SunSpree” hurricane guarantee for the 2011 hurricane season. The valuable program is included at no extra cost on all bookings for resort stays during the entire Atlantic hurricane season—June 1 to November 30, 2011—affording travelers the following types of protection: Pre-Vacation. Guests …
Aracari’s trip to Machu Picchu with Peter Frost runs from August 15 to 22 (8 days), with just a few weeks remaining to book. Guests on this journey will travel to Machu Picchu on its 100th anniversary arriving in style on the luxury Orient Express Hiram Bingham train; stay right beside the ruins at the …
Following the success of their 40th Anniversary Fam in 2010 for 40 North American agents, this May Goway invited 44 agents to journey from North America on one of four itineraries for special Downunder training. The groups arrived in Sydney having explored Fiji, Tahiti, New Zealand or other parts of Australia. Each educational was designed …
Belize’s Victoria House is celebrating 30 years of providing Belizean hospitality and memorable barefoot luxury for generations of guests. Once a destination for adventurous travelers looking for an undiscovered paradise this acclaimed destination resort boasts world-class cuisine, beachfront and thatch roof beach-view villas and 4 swimming pools. Some things haven’t changed with time. The most …
Ayravata Cruises is presenting a Grand Voyage of the Chindwin River. This river is the second most important river in Myanmar as well as being the largest tributary of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy. It flows entirely within Burma, meandering through beautiful valleys and jungles. Lofty blue mountains rise in the distance and tower over the towns …
More than 50 social media from seven countries converged on Guam for the 2nd Annual Maila Ta Fan Boka sponsored by Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) May 26–28 in an effort to promote the island’s authentic food culture. Bloggers and photographers from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, China, Philippines, and Taiwan arrived for the three-day event that …
Reflecting the shift of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s focus toward emerging economies and the growing success of their China Initiative, the Chinese delegation at the recently concluded 11th Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas exceeded 60 industry and government representatives, four of them new WTTC members. The Chinese region best represented …
Malaysia leaped a notable three places to the 28th position in the latest ICCA, International Congress and Convention Association, country rankings. The number of meetings the country hosted grew by 24 percent, from 96 meetings (2009) to 119 meetings (2010). Malaysia retained its position as one of the top 10 meeting destinations in the Asia …
Century Cruises has launched initiatives supporting its preferred tour operator partnerships in the U.S.. The campaign includes increasing its outreach to travel agents through trade shows and e-marketing, and inaugurating a public relations program to enhance brand recognition, distinguish the cruise line from its competition, and increase its share of the U.S. market. The move …