JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has expanded its luxury portfolio in South Korea with the unveiling of the new 170-room JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. The new hotel is the second JW Marriott to open in Seoul and the first hotel in the city to receive LEED Gold certification. “South Korea is a one of …
Fabrice Lehmann, who first joined Apple Tree Laos as assistant operations manager at Villa Maly in 2012, was last week appointed deputy general manager in charge of both Villa Maly Boutique Hotel and Kamu Lodge Experience. After receiving his hospitality degree from Lycée d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme du Val de Loire in Blois, France, Lehmann …
Charles Mest Jr. has re-joined the team at Travel Impressions as Senior Director of Strategic Business Development with responsibility for developing Travel Impressions’ group business. In addition, Mest will be responsible for new strategic initiatives within the sales department. With more than 25 years of wholesale travel experience Mest brings a strong background of leadership …
For the sixth year in a row, Mexico commits to adventure travel as a model for sustainable tourism growth through a strategic partnership with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). Through significant investment in the adventure travel market that is worth $263 Billion as of 2012, Mexico plans to work with multiple States across the …
The Sands at Grace Bay is offering two romance packages in 2014 aimed at helping couples fallin love all over again in Turks & Caicos. The packages add special touches such as sparkling wine, rejuvenating massages and a sunset beach cruise. The resort’s romance packages provide couples the option of a preferred studio or suite …
Saint Lucia ushers in the new year with a record of nearly 100 awards and new accolades as the new year begins. The most recent include: recognition as a Top 10 Caribbean Island by TripAdivsor, Travel Weekly’s 2013 Readers Choice for Best Caribbean Destination (December 2013), four properties listed on Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 …
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara just earned a top recognition in becoming one of the best historic hotels in the world, named accordingly by the great “Gold List 2014” published each year by Condé Nast Traveler in which more than 80,000 travelers voted to choose the best. This is the first international recognition received by the …
Travelsavers Worldwide Independent Network (TWIN) is expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific with the addition of China Travel Service. China Travel Service (CTS) has branches throughout China and overseas and caters to both business and leisure travelers. It specializes in meetings, incentives, conferences/conventions and exhibitions, business introductions, business-invitation letters, multiple entry visas, full service …
The Caradonna Dive Travel Guide is often referred to as the “diver’s dream book”, and the 2014 edition is showcasing a wide selection of photography from renowned underwater photographer Stephen Frink whose images have been featured in the industry’s top publications for nearly 3 decades. The 116-page guide features the world’s top dive resorts and …
Cappadocia Travel Center, a Turkish incoming tour operator & DMC that provides sightseeing tours and other type of vacation oriented experiences in Cappadocia and Turkey, is offering a wide variety of itineraries to satisfy the needs of nearly every traveler. From single day tours to hot air balloon rides, the company has provided hundreds of …