A new study, by Globehunters, has researched which attractions garner the most interest by looking at monthly Google search data to find out the world’s Most Searched Attractions. Top 10 Most Searched Attractions Disneyland, Anaheim Disneyland Paris, France Disney World, Orlando Taj Mahal, Agra Machu Picchu, Peru Grand Canyon, Arizona Burj Khalifa, Dubai Eiffel Tower, …
The Caribbean tourism industry and its many friends around the world are responding to the call for support for the storm ravaged islands of the northwestern Bahamas – The Abacos and Grand Bahama. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is appealing to its membership, travel industry partners, national hotel and tourism associations and all …
Apple Leisure Group (ALG), a leading travel, leisure and hospitality management group, has announced the appointment of Alejandro Reynal as Chief Executive Officer. In a planned transition, Reynal will succeed Alex Zozaya, who will serve in a full-time capacity as Executive Chairman and lead the Board of Directors. Both appointments are effective September 3, 2019. …
Playa Hotels & Resorts the owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean has named Dean Sullivan, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations. Sullivan will report to Kevin Froemming, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Playa Hotels & Resorts and will be based out of the company’s Ft. …
Global luxury travel network Virtuoso has announced that Chris Austin has won this year’s coveted “2019 Virtuoso Award: Cruise Ambassador of the Year – Partner” at the 31st annual Virtuoso Travel Week. Austin collected the award at the Cruise Night Out event on August 13 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. The honor is …
Bay Gardens Resorts in St. Lucia has appointed St. Lucian-American travel professional Kelly Fontenelle-Clarke as its representative in the United States. The Atlanta-based Fontenelle-Clarke has more than two dozen years of marketing experience, including many years working for her homeland with the Saint Lucia Tourist Board and the newly formed Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. She …
It was a night of glitz and glamour as the tourism stakeholders exemplifying service excellence and innovation were awarded. The 2019 Tourism Awards 2019 took place at the Spice Island Beach Resort on Thursday July 18 under the theme, ‘Celebrating Successes, Looking to a Bright and Sustainable Future.’ The initiative was conceptualized to celebrate the …
American Cruise Lines has announced that Michael Weldon, Mary Grimes, and Mena Tuccinardi have joined the company’s growing sales force. Michael Weldon has come on board as American’s new Regional Director for Trade Sales, Mary Grimes as new Business Development Manager for the Southwest region, and Mena Tuccinardi as new Business Development Manager for the …
There was business as well as wellness on the agenda as the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) held its second annual meeting of membership at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, May 29-30, 2019. One priority? The introduction of the WTA Annual Award (WTAAA). Open to WTA members and non-members alike, the new Annual Award will be …
The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has approved $1,017,790 in grant funding to rural tourism agencies. The Rural Marketing Grants program supports rural Nevada destinations in their marketing efforts. “Rural Nevada is where visitors will find amazing state parks, cultural and historical sites and one-of-a-kind community events,” Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall, NCOT chairwoman, said. “It’s …