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 development, growth and sustainability in Nicaragua’s tourism industry. Ana Carolina García, director of promotion and marketing …
Read More »US Virgin Islands advises travellers not to visit St. Thomas and St. John
The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has advised that full assessment on the impact of Hurricane Irma is underway. Following the impact of the storm, the American territory advised, while St. Croix is getting back to business, visitors are being encouraged not to visit the district of St. Thomas …
Read More »Tourism across Caribbean struggles following Hurricane Irma impact
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has released its latest assessment of the impact of Hurricane Irma, reporting widespread disruption across the region. Among the worst hit was the island of Barbuda with its approximately 1,800 residents. The destination was severely impacted by the hurricane which passed directly over the …
Read More »Eurostar partners with MagicBreaks for Disney trips
Eurostar has partnered with MagicBreaks, the specialist booking provider and largest online re-packager for holidays to Disneyland Paris. MagicBreaks will be Eurostar’s exclusive partner for selling Disney products. Eurostar customers will be directed through the contact centre and website to the MagicBreaks team. Through their call centre or website, the …
Read More »China made 10% of tourists visiting Africa in 2016
[ad_1] The massive influx of Chinese tourists to Africa has in the recent years made a buzz, and it is for all possible reasons. After seven consecutive years of annual double-digit growth in spending, China continues to lead global outbound travel, reaching US$ 261 billion of Chinese travelers’ expenditure in …
Read More »Most welcoming cities and the effects of over-tourism
[ad_1] AMSTERDAM, NL – Online travel specialists TravelBird have released a study ranking international cities according to how welcome they are in relation to their levels of over-tourism. Reports this summer have shown how over-tourism is dampening the spirits of local communities and affecting visitor experiences. As a travel provider, …
Read More »Delta Air Lines to link Indianapolis-Paris year-round from spring 2018
Indiana governor Eric Holcomb joined executives from Delta Air Lines earlier to announce a new non-stop air service from Indianapolis International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. “Indiana’s pro-business reputation continues to grow and spread around the globe, and that’s why securing a direct transatlantic flight is so …
Read More »Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association urges hurricane precautions across region
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has expressed sympathy for the loss of life and hardship following the passage of Hurricane Irma. The regional tourism body has urged Caribbean residents and visitors in the projected path of the storm to take continued precautions as it makes its way through parts …
Read More »Wow Air to launch Dallas route in spring 2018
Wow Air has unveiled a new service to Dallas, marking the low-cost airline’s 15th destination in North America. The inaugural service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport will depart in May 2018 from Reykjavik, with the service operating three times per week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Skúli Mogensen, chief executive of …
Read More »Hurricane Irma leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean
Hurricane Irma has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, with several major tourism destinations severely affected. At least ten people have been killed in the wake of the storm, with many more left homeless. The small island of Barbuda, part of the nation of Antigua & Barbuda, has …
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