The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) will be holding an International Destination Expo March 1-4, 2012 in Lima, Peru. Trip participants will learn how to sell South America during the exclusive, on-location event that includes complimentary sightseeing tours; a trade show featuring unique suppliers; numerous networking opportunities; and an industry-recognized destination certification. ASTA, www.asta.org
Four of Thailand’s top niche-market tourism segments will be featured prominently at the 2012 Thailand Travel Mart Plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+2012) to be held between June 6-8 at Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with the Thai tourism industry, the TTM …
IMEX America is the new trade show for the worldwide meetings, events and incentive travel industry. After a highly successful first show the second edition will take place October 9 – 11 2012 at the Sands Expo, Las Vegas, which is connected to the show’s headquarters hotels, The Venetian and The Palazzo. The show’s strategic …
South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, announced that it has won two awards from two prestigious travel magazines. Business Traveler magazine has awarded SAA with the “Best Airline to Africa” and “Best Business Class in Africa” awards, while Global Traveler magazine has named SAA as “Best Airline in Africa” and “Best Sparkling Wine …
The Sauti za Busara Music Festival will be held in Stone Town, on the romantic islands of Zanzibar, February 8 -12th, 2012. The annual music festival in Zanzibar is a showcase of the best and most exciting African music. The festival includes more than 40 musical groups, hailing from Zanzibar, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, …
Travelers looking to warm up with sun and sand this winter are afforded discounted deals and added incentives when heading to the island of St. Maarten. Some of the hottest resorts including Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino and Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino, Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, Coral …
Visit California, the official travel resource for the Golden State, will release its all new 2012 California Official State Visitor’s Guide in January. Packed with everything travelers need to plan a California getaway, including insightful articles, inspiring trip ideas, eye-popping photography, maps and easy-to-use travel planners, the guide is distributed free to readers around the …
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort on January 19, 2012. The St Regis Bal Harbour will offer guests 214 ocean view rooms and suites and 307 residences in three all-glass towers rising 27 stories above an expansive stretch of beach. The resort will offer signature St. …
With a highly successful Christmas capping off a record 2011, the Grand Case Beach Club is on track for what appears to be a record-setting winter season, according to Ron Muzii, president of Muzii & Associates, Inc., the resort’s marketing company. “Occupancy averaged nearly 80 per cent for the year, which was among the best …
Hahn Air’s customers from the United States and Canada can now call a new toll-free number for information about products and services of the leading e-ticketing expert. Hahn Air invites North American travel agents seeking assistance to get in touch with its Service Desk by dialing a new toll-free number 1-855-HAHNAIR (1-855-4246247). The company’s team …