As the third largest island in the Caribbean, Jamaica attracts visitors from all over the world who flock to the destination to relax on scenic white-sand beaches, explore lush tropical rainforests and soak up the island’s unique culture and laid-back vibe. (Pictured above: Bamboo Rafting on the Martha...
Puerto Vallarta shelters numerous diverse ecosystems, including tropical lagoons, rainforests, mangroves, pristine beaches, reefs, waterfalls, and spectacular mountains, making it a prime ecotourism destination. Nestled between the mountainous jungle of the Sierra Madre and the sandy beaches along the Bay of Banderas,...
ANN RUPPENSTEIN Golf clubs? Check. Sunny Jamaican weather? Check. Ice cold Red Stripe? Check, check. Travel agents, tour operators, airline representatives and travel industry personnel were on hand in Jamaica from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 to take part in the 25th annual Canadian Travel Industry Golf Tournament...
Karisma Hotels & Resorts, which owns and manages properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, has taken a firm stance on sustainability since its inception in 2000 and is now set to eliminate single plastics. In 2018, following the global trend of living without plastics, Karisma set a goal...
In its new 2019 Cities report, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that North America contributes $686.6 billion – or 25% — to the global travel and tourism GDP. Focusing on 73 major tourism city destinations, the report provides estimates of the GDP and employment directly...
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its 2020 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report. In it, the cruise industry association reports that cruising sustained 1,177,000 jobs equaling $50.24 billion in wages and salaries and $150 billion total output worldwide in 2018. As well,...
Travel and hospitality professionals across the globe are preparing to usher in a new decade of travel, focusing on up-and-coming destinations, increasingly popular lodging trends, and fresh ways to experience travel in a meaningful way that impacts the way people view the world. With more than 50 years...
JA Resorts & Hotels will open its new 247-key property, The Manor by JA, in Al Furjan, Dubai in early January 2020. As part of JA Resorts & Hotels proactive growth trajectory, the new 4-star property will focus on the corporate segment with competitive rates and contemporary design. A new addition...
Sunwing is pleased to report that the Riu Palace Riviera Maya has re-opened its doors to reveal a sleek new modern style following a $40-million enhancement program. Located on the sparkling shores of Riviera Maya and within easy reach of lively Playa del Carmen, the resort now features 460 fully-modernized...
With the world set to descend on Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka ahead of the 2020 Olympics, Japanese walking and cultural tour operator Oku Japan is sharing five under-the-radar destinations for 2020 that are rarely enjoyed by non-Japanese travellers. Visiting these lesser-known regions not only gets adventurers—and...
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