Through the National Tourism Sector Strategy, currently gazetted for comment, the Department of Tourism, aims to double tourism’s contribution to GDP over the next decade.Presenting her Tourism …
LGBT Week Showcases Gay Friendly Latin America
Last week, dozens of travel and tourism industry insiders gathered for LGBT Week, a multi-day conference. And during the third annual Symposium on LGBT Tourism & Hospitality, which is one componen…
Avani Hotels to debut in New Zealand with Auckland property
Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the acquisition of the Metro Suites business in Auckland, New Zealand.In a deal worth over NZD11 million, the Metro Suites business currently operates in the l…
Calif. tourism officials propose alternative routes with Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge closed
With a part of Highway 1 at Big Sur closed until the fall, California tourism officials are encouraging travelers to make the iconic coastal trip, with a detour.Severe winter storms damaged the Pfeiff…
Southwest CEO affirms push to add Hawaii service
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly acknowledged that the airline has put a priority on adding service to Hawaii.Speaking at the airline’s shareholders meeting in Phoenix on May 17, Kelly said that while i…
Which?: A quarter of all UK flights delayed
One in three easyJet flights arrived at least 15 minutes late last year, according to a survey in Which? magazine.Which? examined data from the airline regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority, coverin…
Poungvarin to lead Centara Kata Resort Phuket
Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the latest movement of its management executive team with the transfer of Veerapol Poungvarin, former resort manager at Centara Chaan Talay Resorts & Villas,…
Changes for SAB World of Beer tour
SAB World of Beer has made some changes to its Alrode Brewery tour. The tour previously included a condensed beer tour at SAB World of Beer, but will now only feature a tour of Alrode Brewery.Visitors…
TRAVEL DEALS: Kids Stay Free at Iberostar & Bahia Principe, Culinary Deal in Mexico City
This week’s top three Latin America travel deals are quite tasty — especially in North America’s largest metropolis, where the luxurious St. Regis Mexico City is offering a limited-t…
Calombaris to showcase culinary talents at Cinnamon Life in Sri Lanka
Cinnamon Life will welcome celebrity chef Australia George Calombaris to the property later this year.He will be in Sri Lanka from June 8th-11th, giving a lucky few an exclusive opportunity to dine, l…