From the 2013 American Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced that it opened 23 hotels in North America in 2012 and signed more new deals than in the previous two years, including 21 conversions. Looking ahead to 2013, Starwood anticipates its strongest year of openings in North America since …
After conducting a formal review of several U.S. agencies, the Saint Lucia Tourist Board has partnered with ISM as its advertising agency of record. For the next two years, the Boston-based company will develop and manage the island’s brand campaign for North America. The newly developed creative and positioning, led by ISM’s Executive Creative Director …
Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten has just closed on a $132 million bond which will enable the airport to embark on a major improvement and expansion program. Some of the key improvements planned include runway rehabilitation, construction of new taxiways to increase runway efficiency, expansion of the aprons to provide additional aircraft parking …
Virgin America has announced that it is bringing more of its upscale, low-fare flights to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) with new nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning April 22, 2013. The three daily roundtrip flights will add to Virgin America’s existing service from its San Francisco International Airport (SFO) home …
With the completion of Wind Spirit’s dry dock on December 22nd, Windstar Cruises’ $18 million fleet-wide renovation project is now finished. The project, which began in December of 2011, encompassed all three sailing yachts in a stem-to-stern renovation that enhanced public spaces, dining venues, staterooms and suites, as well as new sails. The 148-passenger Wind …
Vacationers from across the world will discover an entirely new way to explore and engage with the Caribbean Region as the Caribbean Tourism Development Company (CTDC) prepare to re-launch its regional marketing website with an enhanced design and search capability. “The new website will be a one-stop, complete and comprehensive site that will revolutionize the …