Qantas celebrated the 60th anniversary of its first trans-Pacific services to the USA last month. On May 15, 1954, a 60-passenger Qantas Lockheed Super Constellation aircraft departed Sydney for San Francisco and Vancouver. The journey to San Francisco took around 30 flying hours and involved fuel stops at Fiji, Canton Island and Hawaii. Qantas named …
One of Vietnam’s most historic hospitality establishments is getting a new face this summer, as the Caravelle Hotel embarks on its most significant renovation in 15 years. Situated for 55 years on a prime corner of bustling Lam Son Square in downtown Saigon, the Caravelle began the initial phase of a property-wide renovation May 12, …
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) was awarded Platinum for ‘Best Tourism Authority’ at the 2014 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Awards. Held at the Conrad Dubai hotel last month, the regional awards were also celebrating their 10th anniversary. H.E. Mohamed Al Khamis, Managing Director of the UAE National Council of …
Barceló Maya Beach Resort has announced a variety of themed weeks and events that will be celebrated at the resort throughout the year. From “Zumba Week” to “Singles Week”, there are activities available for every guest to enjoy and enhance their stay. Each event is open to guests of the resort at no additional cost. …
The 222-room hotel in the Isla Verde tourism district in the San Juan Metropolitan Area is offering a special deal on its Endless Summer Vibe p, which starts at $285 (taxes & fees included) and is valid through October 31, 2014, subject to availability. The package is commissionable for travel agents at 10 percent and …
Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Caribbean Travel Marketplace will return to Puerto Rico January 28-30, 2015 where the region’s largest and most important marketing event will be held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan for the first time since January 2010. “We have chosen Puerto Rico as the …
Philadelphia’s world-class arts, culture and entertainment offerings shine on the global stage as The Philadelphia Orchestra embarks on its 2014 tour of Asia and China residency. Traveling along with the Orchestra, the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) is accompanying the tour to promote Philadelphia as a global destination to audiences in China, Japan and …