The Caribbean island of Dominica has seen “widespread devastation” following the impact of Hurricane Maria, according to prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit.The storm is currently moving roug…
Hurricane Irma – The Impact On The Caribbean Tourism Destinations
The three September days when Hurricane Irma flew through the eastern Caribbean meant enormous change for many peoples’ lives. Irma reaching 300kph (185mph) speed completely wiped out several co…
Portuguese Tourism Catching Up
The arrival of the “heat” increased the number of overnight stays in Portuguese hotels. But growth was not as strong in July as it was in June.Portuguese tourism industry registered 2.2 mi…
Hilton announces its first property in Shirdi
Pilgrimage town of Shirdi in the state of Maharashtra will get its first Hilton property by March 2019. Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton have recently announced the signing of the management agreement …
New guidelines on tourism concessions for protected areas
A new guide for tourism partnerships and concessions for protected areas aims to enhance the level of financial resources available for conservation management.The Secretariat of Convention on Biologi…
Nicaraguan Tourist Board to focus on UK travellers
The Nicaraguan Tourist Board has announced a new annual plan, which will oversee the continued and increasing promotion of the country in the UK.The move is part of an ongoing global strategy for deve…
Best budget stays in New Zealand
A recent survey from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment revealed that while tourists love New Zealand, they find it highly expensive.Tourists rated New Zealand as a pretty choice plac…
Four Seasons embarks on Astir Palace Vouliagmeni restoration
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Astir Palace Vouliagmeni, the Greek hospitality market leader, have announced plans to bring the first Four Seasons hotel to Greece on the Astir Palace peninsula.…
New leadership for Catalan Tourist Board in UK
The Catalan Tourist Board has appointed Aicard Guinovart as the new director for the United Kingdom & Ireland.Aicard joins the UK team with over 15 years’ experience under his belt with the …
US Virgin Islands thanks hospitality partners for Hurricane Irma relief
The government of the US Virgin Islands is extending its gratitude to its cruise and airline partners for transporting visitors and residents out of the district of St. Thomas and St. John following t…