Traveling to Saint Lucia will be no sweat this summer with increased air service and unbeatable island-wide hotel and resort promotions offering cool value-added ways to kick-off summer fun, including free-nights and discounts of up to 40 percent off room rates. Additional flights include: Daily service on JetBlue from John F. Kennedy International (JFK) June …
Approximately 75 delegates from around the country converged on Tucson’s Desert Diamond Resort this week to take part in the 15th Annual Spotlight on the Southwest Tourism Conference. Presented by Free Spirit Vacations and Events in Gibert, AZ, the conference is designed to better acquaint tour operators with destinations, hotels, attractions and restaurants in the …
The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has announced Brian Said as its new executive director of the tourism division. “Brian’s vast hospitality marketing background, coupled with knowledge of the international community, will lead the way for continued growth for Philadelphia as a world-class destination” said Jack Ferguson, president and CEO, PHLCVB. Brian will work …
South African Airways (SAA) and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding allowing the two airlines to introduce a wider range of codeshare and interline air services. Initially South African Airways will place its ‘SA’ code on 12 Etihad Airways destinations flying from the United Arab Emirates national carrier’s Abu Dhabi home-base. Additional cities …
The Indonesian annual travel mart, the Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME), will this year take place in Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra after being held for two years in Bandar Lampung. The tourism event is scheduled to be held on October 18-21, 2013 at Grand Inna Muara Hotel & Convention Centre. Entering …