Swan Hellenic has announced the opening of its North America office based in Fort Lauderdale to offer the close personal service to which it is committed across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including through a dedicated call center. Headquartered in Cyprus with offices in London, Dusseldorf and Monaco, together with a branch office in …
According to a report by the Jamaica Gleaner, Stewart died Monday night January 4, 2020 in the United States. A recipient of the Order of Jamaica and the Commander of the Order of Distinction, Stewart was born on July 6, 1941. Stewart who was a pioneer in creating the incredibly popular “all-inclusive” travel concept that …
Seattle-based ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn has named seasoned cruise executive Steve Smotrys as vice president, Global Sales. In the role, Smotrys will be responsible for Seabourn’s overall global sales efforts, leading the teams who support the travel advisor community in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia, and Australia. “Steve and I have worked closely …
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority announces the selection of nationally recognized and former North Carolina tourism executive Victoria “Vic” Isley as president and CEO of Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Isley, who has worked diligently for diverse communities throughout her career, starts Dec. 1. Her appointment was approved today at a special meeting …
Puerto Rico’s Caribe Hilton general manager Pablo Jose Torres Sojo has been elected president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). A veteran of the hospitality industry, he takes over from Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass who for the past two years presided over the association, which represents the private sector interests of the Caribbean’s …
An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travelers (99 percent) are eager to travel again, with 70 percent stating that they plan to take a holiday in 2021, according to a Travel Leaders Group survey of nearly 3,000 frequent travelers. The survey was conducted in September in conjunction with the World Travel & Tourism Council …
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the appointment of a new global marketing team helmed by senior leader Melanie de Souza, Executive Director, Destination Marketing. De Souza has convened an international team to promote the destination, comprised of Tyler Gosnell, Head of International Marketing; Zoe Shurgold, Head of Public Relations; Sami Rahman, Head …
The Board of Directors of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB) has announced the appointment of Mr. Clive McCoy as Director of Tourism effective immediately. McCoy previously held the position of Film Commissioner and Tourism Liaison Officer. According to the Chairman of the Board, Mrs. Kenisha Sprauve, “The Board is confident …
Zapwater Communications, a leading travel and lifestyle communications agency, reveals the results of a post-COVID-19 travel survey conducted among 1,280 U.S.-based frequent travelers. The purpose of the survey is to assist Zapwater’s travel and tourism clients with making informed, strategic decisions as certain regions of the U.S. begin to reopen businesses and allow travel flexibility. …
Before any uptick in travel, Ovation seeks to provide its travelers with increased peace of mind while reducing anxieties. As many states are removing or reducing stay-at-home orders to re-open their economies, Ovation Travel Group is revealing today that it is prepping special care amenity kits designed to enhance the safety of its travelers once …