The Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) in partnership with Travel Agent Academy launched a redesigned and refreshed Aruba Certified Expert Program (ACE) for the trade community. Specifically designed for travel professionals, this highly-educational tool will ensure travel agents have a full understanding of Aruba and its key, unique selling points to help sell the One happy …
Hot on the heels of a record-breaking 2014, visitor arrivals to Saint Lucia have increased by 14 percent in the first month of 2015. More than 31,500 visitors entered Saint Lucia, the largest number the island has received during the month of January, and sizable advance from the previous record of 28,220 arrivals in January …
It’s an all-new day at the Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay as the Jamaican property updates its brand identity following a $15 million renovation. Central to the resort’s refreshed image is the adoption of the latest Holiday Inn Resort logo. “SunSpree may be gone from our name, but the same great service and exceptional value …
Belmond La Samanna, a luxury resort in St. Martin, has announced Tracey Fentem as Director of Sales and Marketing. Fentem recently joined the executive team of Belmond La Samanna to oversee the sales and marketing activities for the Caribbean luxury resort. “We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Fentem to Belmond La Samanna,” said Michael Schoonewagen, …
The numbers are in and Trinidad & Tobago has been named the happiest Caribbean nation yet again. With its vibrant lifestyle, dynamic culture, booming business center, strong government and, of course, largest Carnival celebration in the Caribbean, it is no surprise that the dual-island nation leads the way in happiness. According to the World Happiness …
International tourism numbers in Mexico are up, hitting record numbers in some regions. Mexico is the world’s 15th most popular countries in international tourist arrivals. Here’s a quick look at what’s going on in a few of Mexico’s 32 states. Sinaloa: The port city of Mazatlan is a beach and cruise destination but it’s also …
An estimated 100 elite travel agents in the New York City area will be immersed in an authentic Caribbean experience during an educational seminar and trade show at Caribbean Week New York in June. Authentic Caribbean: Exploring Food, Culture and Nature will be the focus of the seminar, organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) …
National Geographic photojournalist Pablo Corral Vega recently visited South Africa to embark on an iconic journey tracing the heroic life of a global hero, Nelson Mandela. National Geographic Channel and South Africa Tourism collaborated to create a commissioned 90” vignette, capturing Vega’s journey around South Africa. The campaign will launch in April 2015 on National …
Etihad Airways’ new Airbus A380 service takes flight beginning December 1, 2015 for those traveling between New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport and the airline’s Abu Dhabi home. The A380 features The Residence by Etihad, the airline’s ultra-luxurious and private three-room suite in the sky, a first in commercial aviation. “The United States …
Keytours Vacations has expanded the number of its Small Group journeys, adding Greece and Spain itineraries, and increasing the number of departures to the UK, Italy and Turkey. In celebration, the company is offering discounts for new bookings made through April 30, on its entire line of Small Group Journeys. Discounts, which range from $75 …