Chinese globes removed from bookstore shelves in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines - Chinese-made globes depicting "misinformation" by reflecting Beijing's claim to almost the entire South China Sea have been removed from bookstore shelves in the ...
American Airlines-US Airways merger
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller on Thursday said he was concerned that a proposed merger between bankrupt American Airlines and U.S.
2013 March Marketplace
This year’s March Marketplace (MAMA), the second annual gathering of Britain’s travel trade at Wembley Stadium will take place on 18th and 19th of March.
Leonel Andrade becomes Chief Executive Officer of Smiles S.A
SAO PAULO, Brazil - GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A., the largest low-cost airline in Latin America, announces that Leonel Andrade has been hired as Chief Executive Officer of Smiles S.A.
Mexico's National Tourism Policy
MEXICO CITY, Mexico - President Enrique Pena Nieto yesterday unveiled Mexico's National Tourism Policy in the Riviera Nayarit.
Airline industry to further reduce aircraft noise by seven decibels
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) has adopted a new noise stringency level for commercial airplanes.
Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific conference
NEW YORK, N.Y. - UBM plc, organizers of the annual Cruise Shipping Miami event, are set to stage the third annual Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific conference and trade show Oct.
Alaska Airlines
SEATTLE, Wash. - Alaska Airlines will add a nonstop, daily flight between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Portland, Ore., starting June 9 through September 2, 2013.
Hawaiian Airlines
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Hawaiian Airlines will add its fifth Japan gateway in June with the launch of new service three times a week to Sendai, Japan, starting June 25, pending Japan government ...
Southwest and AirTran Offer Customers More Flight Options on a Single Itinerary
DALLAS, Texas - Southwest Airlines announced today that it is taking the next step in its marriage with subsidiary, AirTran Airways.
Liftopia Social media manager gives readers the run down
It is all very well developing a cool app, running a successful blog, and giving away US$1,000 prizes, but what should you expect back?
New Service to Blantyre, Malawi and Ndola in Zambia
WASHINGTON, DC – Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, announced further expansion of its unparalleled service to the continent with new flights to Blantyre, Malawi, and ...
authentic and hospitable
By Dr. Anton Anderssen
For our three weeks in Cancun, we stayed at the Oasis Sens (formerly known as the Sens Del Mar and the Grand Oasis Playa); as of January 4, 2013, this resort officially markets itself as LGBT ...
Hotel makes extra effort to be socially and sustainably responsible
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announced re-certification of the Movenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Center in the Netherlands.
Unique weddings in unusual places are hot
Weddings in unusual places are in.
exclusive hotel in Utah
The St. Regis Deer Valley, an exclusive hotel located in Utah's Park City vacation Mecca, is the most expensive ski hotel in the United States.
El Salvador proves itself with record-breaking event
CARTAGENA DE INDIAS, Colombia - After a record-breaking event in Cartagena, which saw over 400 delegates in attendance Sociedad Aeroportuaria de la Costa S.A (SACSA) have handed the event over to ...
culinary delights await at the grand buffet
Enjoy the time-honored tradition of a Sunday Brunch with family and friends at The World and Ginger Restaurant.
World Travel Market
World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event for the travel industry, has renamed WTM Meridian Club to WTM Buyers’ Club, the leading business network in travel, making contacts concluding ...
Malaysia hotels deals
SINGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering up great hotel deals in Penang, an important destination for ...
Keeping history and culture alive
Fifty-seven participants of the Seychelles Tourism Board, the Culture department at the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, and freelance tour guides followed a special course on the history of ...