Dominica has launched the new “ReDiscover Dominica Campaign” to encourage travellers to visit the island. Visitors, friends of Dominica, and Dominicans can enjoy discounts on a trip to the Nature Island and, in doing so, help the country on its path to recovery. Dominica was hit hard by Hurricane Maria …
Read More »Tourism Plays a Major Role in New Zealand’s Economy
[ad_1] Tourism is playing an important role in the New Zealand economy and it’s expected to continue to grow as an economic driver. Travel and tourism generated 18 percent of New Zealand’s GDP in 2017, according to research published by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), and that figure …
Read More »U.S. hotel forecast lifted for 2018 and 2019
[ad_1] HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee – The U.S. hotel industry is projected to exceed earlier forecasts and continue on its record-breaking performance run through 2019, according to STR and Tourism Economics’ revised forecast just released at the 10th Annual Hotel Data Conference. “Rarely do we lift our ADR projections during our mid-year …
Read More »Escape Miami Without Leaving These Restaurants
[ad_1] People flock to Miami for bachelor parties, 21st birthday celebrations and Miami Music Week. The city’s seen more bottles of champagne than Diddy’s green room in the ‘90s. But let’s be real. If you party every day, forever, you’ll probably die. Where do you go when you want a …
Read More »What everyone needs to know when traveling abroad
[ad_1] NEW YORK – On a visit earlier this year to India, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went to great lengths to fit in, wearing heavily embroidered kurtas and showing off his polished Bhangra moves at a reception. While traditional wisdom suggests that Indians should have appreciated this, the actual …
Read More »Latam Brazil announces two new European routes
Tickets are now on sale for Latam Airlines Brazil’s new São Paolo-Lisbon flight, with the carrier also revealing it plans to serve Munich in the first half of 2019. Both flights come as Latam Airlines Group’s continues its international expansion. Passengers throughout South America will be able to connect conveniently …
Read More »Geoffrey Weill Associates to lead JNTO promotion efforts in United States
The Japan National Tourism Organisation has appointed Geoffrey Weill Associates to handle its United States public relations program effective immediately. “We are honoured and thrilled to have been chosen,” said Geoffrey Weill, “and we look forward to helping augment the number of Americans visiting Japan, especially in light of the …
Read More »Abu Dhabi puts eco-tourism at heart of new stimulus package
The Abu Dhabi tourism sector is assessing what impact a Dh50 billion (£10 billion) stimulus package announced by sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the crown prince, will have. Officials have been given just 90 days to create a detailed execution plan for the package. The money is aimed at transforming the …
Read More »Discover Qatar launches digital overhaul of services
Discover Qatar, the destination management subsidiary arm of Qatar Airways, has announced that it has launched a digital transformation project. The company hopes to implement innovative digital technology to enable Qatar’s growing inventory of hotel rooms and services to connect with global tour operators and travel providers on one digital …
Read More »Get Ready to Go to Broadway
[ad_1] It’s showtime, says NYC & Company, which recently announced the upcoming dates and shows available for its popular NYC Broadway Week event. The event, now in its eighth year is taking place September 3, 2018, to September 16, 2018. “Seeing a Broadway show is a quintessential New York City …
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