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Bahamasair Launches First Direct Flight from Raleigh to Freeport
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) officials were on hand yesterday, Thursday, Nov. 17, to share in the milestone moment of the launch of Bahamasair's inaugural nonstop flight from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Freeport, Grand Bahama. The new airlift is expected to boost visitor arrivals to the island.
San Francisco International Airport goes green.
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) received multiple awards and honorable mentions from Airports Going Green® (AGG), the aviation industry’s leading forum on sustainability led by the Chicago Department of Aviation and co-hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
Royal Caribbean’s new European vacations for summer 2024 are now open
Royal Caribbean International’s new European vacations for summer 2024 are now open, featuring seven world-class ships in nine homeports and a lineup of landmark destinations, from the black sand beaches of Iceland to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast in Italy.
COSTA NAVARINO RECEIVES GLOBAL DOUBLE AT 2022 WORLD GOLF AWARDS
Costa Navarino was the proud recipient of two of the leading global accolades at the 2022 World Golf Awards. As well as receiving the coveted honour of the ‘World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination’, the destination’s International Olympic Academy Golf Course at Navarino Hills was named as the ’World’s Best New Golf Course’ at the prize-giving ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
Canada, Jamaica Agree to New Era of Cooperation to Strengthen Tourism
The long-established relationship between Jamaica and Canada, its second largest tourism market, has been strengthened with an agreement reached yesterday to enter a new era of cooperation and collaboration in tourism, resilience and sustainability.
World Ski Awards unveils world’s leading ski brands 2022
World Ski Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in ski tourism – has unveiled the winners of its 10th annual programme.
Chinese "Ice City"Harbin Sends Warm Invitation to the World
Harbin, the capital city of China's northmost Heilongjiang Province, has opened its arms and extended a warm invitation to the world with its ice and snow culture, natural scenery, iconic architecture, and modern music, according to the municipal government.
"No Football. No Worries." Andrea Pirlo Fronts Latest Qatar Tourism Campaign
Legendary Italian footballer Andrea Pirlo stars in a new global campaign by Qatar Tourism titled "No Football. No Worries." The iconic sportsman, who famously played for the Italian national team, will show just how much Qatar has to offer and where to experience its world-class offerings.
Hilton reveals latest consumer expectations with the release of its 2023 trends report
If 2022 was the year of the changed traveler, 2023 is the year of the evolved traveler. This week Hilton released its 2023 trends report, The 2023 Traveler: Emerging Trends that are Innovating the Travel Experience, A Report from Hilton, which reveals the latest consumer expectations following a year when travelers showed up in record numbers.
Vail Resorts is on Track to Achieve Zero Net Operating Footprint by 2030
Vail Resorts is ahead of schedule to meet its emissions goals, and is on track to reach zero waste to landfill and zero net operating impact on forests and habitat to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030.
SWAROVSKI AT THE MARK HOTEL IN NEW YORK
A world of crystallized magic is coming to New York City this holiday season, as The Mark Hotel is transformed in an extraordinary display of Swarovski decorations inspired by gingerbread – the holiday season's favorite cookie.
New Super 8® Candle Collection Smells Like an Epic Road Trip
Road trips come and go, but lovers of the open road can rejoice this holiday season. Super 8 by Wyndham, one of the world’s largest economy hotel brands and trusted roadside companion, is launching a limited-edition candle collection, Scents of the Open Road, featuring eight scented candles that smell — collectively — like a road trip.