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 …
Read More »Sojern’s latest report debunks the myth of the ‘average’ traveler
[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO – Sojern, travel’s direct demand engine, released its new report, “The Modern Traveler’s Path to Purchase” . The report offers deep insights into how consumers buy travel services by looking at eight anonymous user purchase journeys spanning multiple devices, regions, and trip motivations. The report debunks the …
Read More »Switzerland in All Seasons
[ad_1] Switzerland is a small nation the size of New Jersey, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in natural beauty that beckons adventure travelers in all seasons. While the alpine nation is best known for skiing, there is plenty to do for summer visitors, those looking …
Read More »Five unexpected ways to save money on business travel
[ad_1] In today’s technology based business world, face-to-face interactions are becoming a selling point that many businesses overlook. Most people believe programs like Skype are more than appropriate to get the full picture of interaction before they do business, but that’s not entirely true. While you can have a “face-to-face” …
Read More »Top Vegetarian-Friendly Destinations Around the World
[ad_1] Traveling can present something of a dilemma for vegetarians. We love to explore the world like countless other travelers, but finding a vegetarian-friendly meal in a foreign country can be challenging at best, particularly when you don’t speak the local language. The website Oliver’s Travels recognizes how difficult it …
Read More »A majority of travelers cite “fitting everything in” as one of their biggest travel challenges
[ad_1] ST. LOUIS – Traveling to a new city and struggling to experience all the “must-do” activities while you’re there? According to new research from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, you’re not alone. Enterprise’s “Instant Insider” survey reveals that more than eight out of 10 travelers cite “fitting everything in when your trip …
Read More »A Family Weekend in the Twin Cities
[ad_1] Now that we’re in the midst of autumn, families might be looking for weekend getaways to enjoy the fall weather. Minneapolis-St. Paul probably isn’t the first destination that comes to mind, but it should be. Though the Mall of America is one of the more famous spots in the …
Read More »Kagame opens World Tourism Conference in Kigali, Rwanda
Rwandan president Paul Kagame has officially opened the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali. Curated by the Corporate Council on Africa, Africa Travel Association, and Rwanda Development Board, the event is designed to set the tone for how tourism can be utilised as an engine for economic growth in …
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