As we enter the new year, the latest results from the Henley Passport Index provide fascinating insights into a world characterized by extraordinary upheaval and offer a revealing look at what lies ahead. For the fifth year running, Japan crowns the Henley Passport Index, which is based on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). …
In 2022, the Caribbean was among the fastest-recovering regions globally and would have reclaimed between 85.0% and 90.0% of total arrivals in 2019. Some individual destinations surpassed their 2019 levels with record-breaking performances, while others are approaching the benchmark levels of 2019, and are expected to equal or exceed these levels in 2023. Nevertheless, a …
TL Portfolio has announced that Discover the Palm Beaches (DTPB) has joined their portfolio in the United States & Canada. The official announcement reads: “Discover the Palm Beaches is anticipating more than 8.5 million visitors by year’s end, originating from key US markets. Given the importance of the domestic market, DTPB has expanded their leisure …
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has honored the best-selling Saint Lucia travel advisors in the world, following the hosting of the 2022 Global Piton Awards for the top-producing Saint Lucia Expert Travel Advisors from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Caribbean. From VIP arrival services to custom experiences including the …
South African Tourism (SAT) has announced the appointment of Kristy Angellotti as Head: Trade Relations North America beginning November 1, 2022. In her role, Angellotti will join the SAT North America team to expand existing relationships with North American travel trade partners, while working with new distribution channels in the USA and Canada to sell …
Sandos Hotels & Resorts has made an exciting new addition to their Sales & Marketing team. As Director of North American Sales, Raul Villagran will play a key role for Sandos. Raúl has had a remarkable career, boasting over 25 years in the Caribbean, Mexican, and Central American hospitality industry. He most recently was the …
The Index Select Collection has announced that Ansova Travel has joined their portfolio of DMC companies that they represent. Ansova is a boutique luxury travel company focused on creating tailor-made travel in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. With a team of dedicated experts, Ansova Travel has been delivering the kind of travel experiences that “money …
Boomers and higher-income households plan to increase their leisure travel spending over next 12 months, while economic factors encourage other Americans to stay home New research by MMGY Travel Intelligence shows that inflation and the rising cost of travel are convincing some Americans to stay put, while Boomers and higher-income households plan to keep traveling …
Jamaica secured several major accolades at this year’s staging of the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The America’s Gala, held earlier at Sandals, Montego Bay. Jamaica has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Destination 2022, for the 16th straight year. Jamaica also copped the award for Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination 2022, Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board 2022, …
St. Kitts & Nevis is welcoming attorney-at-law Marsha Henderson as its new Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Urban Development. As Minister of Tourism, Henderson, a member of new Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Michael Drew’s Federal Cabinet, will work to ensure that the destination continues to make strides towards the full resumption of tourism activity, …