The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is bringing its Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) back to Miami in 2023.
CHIEF will be held from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2023, at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon.
CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig said the Caribbean region’s premier engagement, networking, education, and best practice sharing event for hospitality industry professionals is back, and this year delegates will explore the theme “A New Era of Caribbean Tourism: Balancing Tradition, Technology and Community”.
Said Madden-Greig: “We want to...
From the stunning Halong Bay where 1,969 limestone islands jet out in contrast from the water to the charming lantern-lit streets of Hội An Ancient Town, Vietnam is a destination loaded with diverse cultural and scenic attractions. With a delicious food scene, picturesque idyllic beaches and a storied history, the country has something that’s bound to appeal to all types of travellers.
Fresh off the Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City itinerary on a Canadian agent FAM with G Adventures, Travel Courier caught up with travel advisors from across the country to share insights...
Chris Thompson will be retiring as president and CEO of Brand USA as of May 31, 2024. Following a successful tenure leading the organization, Thompson has decided to step down and ‘pursue life beyond work.’
During his time as President and CEO, Thompson has played a pivotal role in promoting the United States as a premier travel destination. Under his leadership, Brand USA has achieved remarkable milestones, including increased international visitation, and enhanced global awareness of the diverse offerings across the country.
Thompson's strategic vision and unwavering...
Railbookers has launched five new, independent train holidays in Switzterland; and each of the trips can be booked for travel as soon as tomorrow or up to two years in advance.
Starting with Zurich and Lucerne, a seven-day holiday to two of the country’s most sought-after cities, the new itineraries also include the nine-day Swiss Mountain Peaks, The GoldenPass Express, and Zurich and The GoldenPass Express, and Swiss Mountain Peaks from Zurich trips, and 10-day journeys with St Moritz, The Top of Europe, and The Matterhorn from Milan and The Matterhorn, The Top of Europe,...
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has launched its new value of tourism campaign “From Visitors, with Love,” coinciding with 727 Day. The new campaign is designed to celebrate the positive impacts the tourism industry brings to Pinellas County, including an economic impact of approximately $10.8 billion annually, while inviting residents to share in the benefits that a successful visitor economy brings to the community.
Brian Lowack, Interim President/CEO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, said: “We are fortunate to live in a destination where most only dream of visiting. The tourism...
Club Med is set to debut its newest ski resort in Japan -- Club Med Kiroro Grand – as it further establishes itself as the leading all-inclusive pioneer with 20 mountain resorts throughout the Alps, Canada and Asia.
Located in Hokkaido, Japan's internationally renowned ski destination, this untouched mountain features white powder snow and unique ski trails that guests travel from all over the world to experience. The resort will attract families, active couples and avid skiers to discover an elevated mountain vacation featuring spring skiing until May (with 160 days of winter),...
On July 10 the Mexican state of Quintana Roo issued a statement mandating that all travel operators, airlines and other providers collect an infrastructure improvement tax on behalf of the state -- which includes destinations such as Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen and the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres among others.
The Quintana Roo State VISITAX is US$18.80 per person and must be paid by all non-residential visitors prior to arrival at Cancun International Airport (CUN).
The only exception to VISITAX is for those individuals arriving via land through the Mexican state’s...
It seems that there are plenty of Canadians who are willing to grin and dare it when unwelcome developments surface in traditionally popular tourist destinations.
Travel agents, tour operators and destination representatives report that large numbers of Canadians are happily heading to Europe, which has been buffeted by a spate of bad news recently, including now-ended rioting throughout much of France and scorching heat that is disrupting life in the southern part of the continent right now, with both Italy and Greece among countries struggling with soaring temperatures.
For the...
Hello from Switzerland! PressToday is on location joining a group of travel advisors from Canada, the US, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines on a specially designed one-of-a-kind TTC Tour Brands FAM trip.
From riding on the iconic Glacier Express train to admiring views of the Matterhorn, the seven-day customized journey is designed to give agents a feel for some of the TTC’s core offerings including Trafalgar, Costsaver, Luxury Gold and Insight Vacations.
“TTC Tour Brands and Switzerland Tourism are excited to operate this exclusive...
Contiki has announced its first ever trip to South Korea. The 9-day South Korea Soul itinerary begins and ends in Seoul and includes a high-speed rail journey to Busan, plus a stopover at Jeonju -- the UNESCO World Heritage town known for its traditional ambience and local hospitality.
In and around the capital, travellers will have the chance to visit Gangnam, made famous worldwide by Psy’s smash hit song Gangnam Style, along with Seongsu --once known as a shoe-making district and now heralded as one South Korea’s most exciting shopping districts.
Among the included...