Following the harsh impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is making an impressive comeback this winter with an estimated 75% of the territory’s marine berths and 37% of land accommodation inventory reopening by the end of 2018. After losing more than 90% of its accommodations and attractions last fall, more …
AmaWaterways, a leader in active river cruising, has announced the expansion of its senior leadership team, naming Janet Bava chief marketing officer. Effective immediately, Bava will be responsible for the company’s strategic and tactical marketing areas with a special focus on working with travel partners to develop a more personalized approach to guest communication and …
Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean is offering different options in the luxury end of the market with a brand new member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Silversands Grenada. Silversands Grenada expands Grenada’s luxury resort’s mix for travelers joining longtime favorites Spice Island Beach and Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel. Silversands Grenada was …
Irish call whiskey “uisce beatha,” which literally translates to “water of life.” The island’s strong whiskey tradition is but one delicious part of new Irish Foodie Tours by CIE Tours International, which debut in 2019. Available June through September, the seven-night guided vacations start at $1,998 and explore many facets of Ireland’s culinary culture, from …
South African Airways (SAA), a Skytrax 4-Star rated airline for 16 consecutive years, has been honored by Business Traveler magazine’s readers as “Best Business Class to Africa” and “Best Airline in Africa” in the magazine’s annual survey. This year marks the 10th consecutive year that SAA has been selected as “Best Airline in Africa” and …
As travelers look to escape from the cold this winter, the U. S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is supporting the Territory’s private sector partners with the relaunch of a $3 million marketing campaign to stimulate travel to St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas in the coming months. The territory’s ‘Real Nice’ advertising campaign …
NYC’s biggest city-wide hotel promotion is celebrating its eighth year. Booking is available now for Hotel Week NYC 2019 – held from January 4-14, 2019 – which offers great getaway deals whether you’re coming into town from across the country or just across the Hudson River. Prices are a fixed rate of 0, 0, 0 …
Timbers Resorts has announced the appointment of Austin Watkins, a 25-year hospitality leader, as Global Director of Sales & Marketing – Hospitality. Watkins will lead the sales and marketing efforts for the hotel and residential rental division of Timbers Resorts. With over 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality, including 15 years with Four Seasons …
The soon-to-open Hotel Bennett in Charleston, South Carolina, has announced that he is now accepting leisure reservations. Travel agents can book the hotel through the Global Distribution System (GDS) via Sabre, Amadeus, Worldspan, Galileo and Pegasus. Availability begins on January 15, 2019, while an exact opening date will be announced in the near future. Located …
Cayman Airways took formal delivery of its new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from Air Lease Corporation (“ALC”) on November 28, 2018 at a ceremony in Seattle hosted by Boeing to mark the occasion. Pictured at the ribbon cutting ceremony in Seattle, Washington are (from left): Kishore Korde, Air Lease Corporation; Ricardo Cavero, The Boeing …