The Africa Travel Association (ATA) is the leading global trade association promoting travel and tourism to Africa and strengthening intra-Africa partnerships. Established in 1975, ATA serves both the public and private sectors of the international travel and tourism industry. ATA members include African governments, tourism ministers, tourism bureaus and boards, airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, …
Malta has traditionally been recognized as a sun and sand destination to Europeans with little exposure of its significant treasures to the North American traveler. A big push to change this perception is underway through a variety of efforts geared to engage the more cultured traveler. Malta Tourism has created the #MaltaisMore project to bring …
Hilton Worldwide today announced the launch of Canopy by Hilton, a new hotel brand that aims to redefine the lifestyle category around the mindset of today’s leisure and business travelers. Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide, unveiled the Canopy by Hilton concept to nearly 1,900 owners and development representatives at Hilton Worldwide’s …
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For three days, over 2,000 travel agents from all over the U. S. received updates regarding the joint Vallarta-Nayarit campaign; several agents confirmed they already had sold both destinations for the upcoming season. This is the 20th year of MLT University; it was created by MLT Vacations, one of the United States’ largest tour operators. …
Cozumel Island, located in the Mexican Caribbean, is considered the leading dive destination in the Americas. This year marks the Third Annual Cozumel Scuba Fest, being held December 9-14, 2014, in which divers from throughout the world enjoy the destination’s marine life while paying tribute to the men and women who have protected our oceans. This …
Tournament officials announced early player commitments for the 2014 edition of the OHL Classic at Mayakoba, scheduled for November 10-16 at El Camaleón Golf Club – Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, México. Mexican star Carlos Ortiz, a three-time winner on the Web. com Tour this season, as well as the tournament’s 2013 champion Harris English …
Playa del Carmen’s newest-kid-on-the-block of hotels – Hotel Cacao – has opened, adding another Hotel Matilda experience to Cornerstone hotel management’s roster of lifestyle-focused boutique hotels. In THE BAR, Hotel Cacao introduces a ‘coctelería’ experience at the rooftop bar, mixed with breathtaking panoramas of the Caribbean and Cozumel Island. Guests will be energized by inspiring …
Chichén Itzá was chosen in 2007 as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. In Maya Chichén Itzá means “mouth of the well of the Itzáes”, reference to the great Cenote, a natural well that exists in the Chichén complex and was used by the Itzáe, the indigenous Maya people who inhabited the …
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is launching its Preferred Partner program for tour operators. The Karisma Preferred Partner program will highlight a different tour operator each month, offering a variety of special activities to get everyone within the tour operator excited, motivated and trained on Karisma Hotels & Resorts and the Gourmet Inclusive Experience. The specialized …