New York City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau has unveiled a new name and brand identity as NYC & Company becomes New York City Tourism + Conventions. The organization’s new brand system will target travelers from all over the globe with a brand new strategy and …
Read More »California Ski Resorts Extend Season in Wake of Record Snowfall
This might be the only good thing that has come out of the storms that have hit the Midwest and West in the last month, especially California, which has seen a remarkable amount of snowfall. According to CNN, the record amount of snow has been a godsend to ski resorts …
Read More »How To Stay Safe When Traveling in Europe This Summer
Before we even get started, it can’t be stressed enough that Europe is an incredibly safe place to travel. European countries dominate any list of the safest countries in the world and each year, millions of Americans visit Europe and have the time of their lives without so much as a …
Read More »Bhutan Selling Gold in Duty Free Shops in Effort to Boost Tourism
Some people like to shop in the duty free stores when they travel internationally. Would you believe you can now buy gold in the country of Bhutan in the duty free stores? According to media reports, Bhutan, a small landlocked country in southern Asia, is now selling gold duty free …
Read More »Portugal and Italy Join Elite Group of Countries Growing Tourism While Reducing Emissions
Portugal and Italy have joined an elite group of countries that have managed to grow their travel and tourism industry, while reducing carbon emissions intensity. The achievement was revealed as part of an ongoing series of data being released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based …
Read More »New Orleans’ Spring and Summer Seasons Are Kind of One Continuous Party
At any time of year, visitors to The Big Easy will never want for things to do, from exploring its cultural sites, history, and legacy of arts and architecture to its famed music scene, singular gastronomy and varied social venues. But, the good times really roll in New Orleans during …
Read More »What Victoria, British Columbia’s Urban Biosphere Certification Means for Travelers
Victoria, British Columbia has earned the rare and prestigious distinction of becoming the first urban destination in the United States or Canada to earn biosphere certification. The certification, awarded by the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), recognizes destinations around the world that have made a demonstrated commitment to the principles of …
Read More »Denmark Continues to Be More Accessible to US Travelers
Denmark is becoming more accessible for U.S. Travelers. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is launching new service to the country with a direct route from New York (Newark) to Aalborg (AAL). The North Jutland region of Denmark, is not well-known to travelers in North America, but it is a region worth discovering. …
Read More »TIME Magazine Reveals World’s Greatest Places of 2023
From the lush Caribbean island of Dominica to the snowy slopes of St. Moritz, Switzerland, TIME Magazine has revealed its list of the top 50 World’s Greatest Places of 2023, featuring a curated list of emerging destinations, spectacular cities and hidden gems that travelers should consider adding to their travel …
Read More »Travel Advisors Discuss the Impact of TV and Movies on European Travel
I can say with a high degree of certainty that I wouldn’t be writing articles like this one if it wasn’t for television shows and movies about Europe. Back in the mid-2000s, while I had a vague sense of wanting to see the world someday, I also had no plans …
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