Dive in and unleash your inner explorer, says Deborah Dickson-Smith.Ever dreamed of being an explorer and discovering a new world? Ever wondered whether there are new worlds left to discover?If your a…
Travel industry says defunding Visit Florida will hurt tourism
The tourism industry is warning Florida lawmakers that a bill to kill government funding for the state’s tourism marketing arm could set it back after years of record-breaking visitor tourism gr…
Princess adds Island Princess to list of Ocean Medallion ships
Princess Cruises named a fourth ship that will be outfitted to use its Ocean Medallion technology.The Island Princess will use the small, wearable device that takes the place and performs the function…
New leadership for Israel Government Tourist Office in UK.
The Israel Government Tourist Office has appointed Sharon Bershadsky as the new director of the UK & Ireland following the end of Naama Oryan-Kaplan’s five year term.During her career in tou…
Vietjet secures full IATA membership
Vietjet has received full membership from the International Air Transportation Association, affirming the new-age carrier’s role and position in the aviation community, both in Vietnam and overs…
Only 70 Percent of Rio Hotel Rooms Booked for Carnival 2017
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In the midst of an economic crisis, Carnival carries on in Rio de Janeiro, now just one week away. The Brazilian Hotel Industry Association (ABIH) reports that hotel cha…
Readers share their camping nightmares
Readers share their tales of woe under canvas — from tornadoes to tiger sharks.It was May 2015; me, my wife and our son (then 2) camped at the base of Mt Maunganui (in the beachside holiday park…
Marriott’s luxury brands lead slight Q4 demand gain
Marriott International’s luxury brands such as Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott led fourth-quarter demand gains for the world’s largest hotel company, while business lagged in regions such as …
TripAdvisor mulls marketing initiative that could include TV ads
TripAdvisor is considering a “multi-year brand marketing investment, including a return to TV advertising,” the company said in prepared remarks accompanying its most recent financial earn…
Norwegian orders 4 ships, options 2 more
Norwegian Cruise Line said it has ordered four ships of a new design that will collectively cost $3.41 billion.The ships will be scheduled for delivery in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. At 3,300 passenger…