The resort report: what’s new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN A look at the latest hotel and resort news from highly anticipated new openings to fresh renovations.  JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge Clients headed to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya can now check into JW Marriott Masai Mara...

Country promoted as more than beaches IAN STALKER Cuban tourism minister Juan Carlos Garcia Granda wants the world’s tourists to be aware that Mother Nature has been kind to his homeland. Garcia Granda told delegates to Cuban tourism show FitCuba that Cuba is eager to broaden its tourism base,...

New Caribbean specialist program launching in June ANN RUPPENSTEIN The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association will be rolling out its Certified Caribbean Travel Advisor Expert program this June. The goal of the program, which was first announced during Caribbean Travel Marketplace last fall, is to allow...

Head out on the highway with Freedom Biker Tours TED DAVIS Four different journeys on two wheels, exploring vastly different Canadian geographies by motorcycle, are now being marketed by a new BC-based company named Freedom Biker Tours. The tour programs, running for between nine and 11 days, are inclusive...

Seabourn’s Steve Smotrys on what’s new and why agents should consider expedition cruising Last year Seabourn launched its first purpose-built expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, to rave reviews from guests and travel advisors alike. Now, the luxury cruise line is gearing up to debut a second...