Tourism News
Explore news about the organization and operation of vacation travel, including tourist attractions (theme parks, zoos, aquariums, etc.), vacation clubs, packages and promotions, travel technology, tours, cruises and all aspects of travel of interest to tourists and tourism industry professionals.
Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Protecting Sonoma County Neighborhood Against Alleged Illegal Cannabis Tourism
A group of Sonoma County residents has filed a lawsuit to shut down an alleged illegal pot grow and cannabis tourism operation in the Purvine Road neighborhood. The suit alleges that the grower is unlicensed and is transforming a peaceful stretch of the Petaluma Dairy Belt into an unlawful... - October 23, 2018 - No Pot On Purvine
Art Fort Lauderdale® Co-Founders Partner with Leading Cultural Institutions Throughout the City for Inaugural Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week (January 19-27, 2019)
Major Events and Exhibitions, including the last two days of Hamilton at the Performing Arts Center, launch of the AIA Fort Lauderdale Architectural Fair, Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions, Remember to react: 60 years of collecting exhibit at the NSU Art Museum and More to Align with the Third Edition of Art Fort Lauderdale (January 24-27). - October 17, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale
Ypsilanti to Host Michigan’s First Autumn Outdoor Hard Cider Street Festival at the West Cross Cider Festival Brought to You by JEM Events and the Wurst Bar
Multiple Michigan Hard Cider Makers at one Outdoor festival. - October 17, 2018 - West Cross Cider Festival
WTM London 2018: Luxury Travel Ltd. to Touch the Heritage of Vietnam
Luxury Travel Ltd. will be attending WTM London from November 05 – 07, 2018 at Stand: AS890 with all of their existing brands while launching their latest brand, Heritage Cruises to touch the heritage of Vietnam. - October 17, 2018 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Launching Heritage Cruises: Vietnam’s First Boutique Cruise
Luxury Travel Vietnam to launch Heritage Cruises, Vietnam’s first artful boutique cruise in the Gulf of Tonkin and on the Red River, Vietnam. - October 15, 2018 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Colorado Springs' Award-Winning Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn Offers Special Discounts to Say "Thanks" to Veterans and Bed and Breakfast Travelers
Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn, a full-service B&B located in Colorado Springs, Colorado is saying “Thank you for your service” to Veterans and Active Duty Military in November, 2018 and additional special multiple night discounts through December 2018 for all travelers when booked directly through the inn. - October 13, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
The Lux Group Announces Keel-Laying Ceremony for the First Boutique Cruise in the Halong Bay Region
The Lux group announces a keel-laying ceremony for the first of 10 boutique cruise ships in Vietnam. - October 12, 2018 - Heritage Cruises and Expeditions
Hospitality Veteran Kris Intress Returns with Fit Farm - the Nation's First
Fit Farm - founded by hospitality veteran, is poised to challenge the status quo. - October 11, 2018 - Fit Farm
SEA CLOUD & SEA CLOUD II: 5-Star Rating in the New Berlitz Cruise Guide 2019
SEA CLOUD and SEA CLOUD II receive 5 stars in the 2019 Berlitz Cruise Guide, Moves up in the Boutique Category; SEA CLOUD CRUISES included in the Condé Nast Traveler's 2018 Readers' Choice Awards - October 11, 2018 - SEA CLOUD CRUISES
Puerto Vallarta Welcomes 9 Michelin Chefs for Vallarta Gastronomica
Reaffirms Its Position as Mexico’s Culinary Beach Destination with 10th Edition of Conference - October 10, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
San Miguel De Allende Named "Best Small City In The World" for 2nd Year in a Row by Conde Nast Traveler
The "Heart of Mexico" Continues to Garner Industry Recognitions and Accolades. - October 10, 2018 - Visit San Miguel de Allende
Rayna Tours and Travels Wins Two Coveted Awards at Arabian Travel Awards
Arabian Travel Awards recognize the company with the Best Destination Management Company and the Best B2B Travel Portal awards. - October 09, 2018 - Rayna Tours and Travels
AD1 Global Hotel Wins Grand Prize at 2018 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism
AD1 Global’s marketing department, in association with their Comfort Inn Orlando - Lake Buena Vista Hotel, was recently awarded a first place "Henry" Flagler Award in Mobile Marketing at the 2018 Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism. - October 04, 2018 - AD1Global
With Afternoon Tea Directories Covering All 50 States, Destination Tea Announces U.S. Afternoon Tea Hotspots
Destination Tea, having compiled the country’s first comprehensive online afternoon tea directory, today announces the U.S. states and cities home to the greatest number of afternoon tea venues. Culling data from its 50 state afternoon tea directories, Destination Tea’s new infographic report, “The United States of Afternoon Tea,” gives a first look at the American world of afternoon tea. - October 01, 2018 - Destination Tea
Vietnam’s First Boutique Cruise Keeps Heritage Alive
The Lux Group to launch Vietnam’s first artful boutique cruise in the Gulf of Tonkin and on the Red River, Vietnam. - September 27, 2018 - Heritage Cruises and Expeditions
Costa Sur Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Joins WestJet Vacations to Get Closer to Canadian Travelers
Canadians from coast to coast will now have another way to book a stay at Costa Sur Resort & Spa in sunny Puerto Vallarta this coming winter as the property can now be booked through Westjet.com. Thanks to direct flights with WestJet, travelers from both eastern and western Canada are now more... - September 25, 2018 - Costa Sur
Alluring Africa Voted World’s Best Safari Outfitter
Florida-based Luxury Tour Operator Voted Number 1 by Readers of Travel + Leisure. - September 21, 2018 - Alluring Africa
Bareburger Restaurant Group Launches Delivery-Only Restaurant Introducing Vegan Comfort Food Among Other Things
Bareburger Restaurant Group launches a ghost restaurant from their R&D facility in Long Island City, NYC. Bare Bone Weekend will feature Vegan Comfort food from 7 Day Weekend, Texas style BBQ from Salt N' Bone, and Organic + All-natural burgers from Bareburger. - September 20, 2018 - Bareburger
World Rivers Day 2018 Set for September 23rd. World Rivers Day Promotes Stewardship, Increases Awareness and Encourages River Conservation.
World Rivers Day 2018, set for September 23 (always the fourth Sunday in September), is a global celebration of our rivers. The event strives to increase public awareness of the values of our waterways while also promoting the need for sound river stewardship. The day's festivities will range from stream clean-ups and habitat restoration activities to educational programs and community riverside celebrations. More than 70 countries and millions of people will participate. - September 17, 2018 - World Rivers Day
Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa Receives Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Service
This accolade is given to hotels that offer an exceptional standard of quality, service, and value, based on the Vacation Satisfaction Questionnaires completed by thousands of customers upon returning home from their Apple Vacation trip each year. - September 14, 2018 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Stedman Graham to Speak at 5LINX National Training Event in Atlanta
Nine-time INC 500/5000 honoree 5LINX announces that Stedman Graham will be the featured speaker at its upcoming National Training. - September 13, 2018 - 5LINX
Vintage Market Days of East Texas "Country Living"- Fall Market Returns to the Charming Town of Nacogdoches, Texas Featuring Social Media Star, Melissa Radke
Vintage Market Days© promises a weekend of slowing down, sweet tea, some really special music & the very best in Vintage shopping - in the oldest town in Texas. Special Guest, Melissa Radke will have a meet & greet, and book signing on 10/26, from 11am-1pm. - September 13, 2018 - Vintage Market Days of East Texas
Historic Meteorite, Not Seen in Public for 20 Years, Now on Display in Denver
Monahans meteorite provided first direct water samples ever found in a meteorite. - September 13, 2018 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Padzu Vacation Rentals Announces Partnership with Zion Village Development in Southern Utah
Vacation home management brand Padzu Vacation Homes is bringing its full service vacation rental management program to the St George, Utah area this Fall. Padzu announced that it will be the exclusive onsite management company at the newly release Zion Village vacation home development in Hurricane, Utah. Once complete Zion Village will feature 93 vacation properties from 3-6 bedrooms. - September 12, 2018 - Padzu Vacation Homes
Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour Expansion Plans Are a Go; New Condos/Villas and Marina to Join Current Resort Condos
Grande Harbour, where the Road Ends, Luxury Begins; Grande Harbour is one of the most unique international hot spots for fishing, diving, or snorkeling. After the adventure, get ready to relax and be pampered with a long list of luxury amenities. - September 11, 2018 - Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour
Edgemar Center for the Arts to Host "Paris Scenes" Photography Exhibit by Local Santa Monica Photographer Bob Friday
Dramatic stories of Paris told through the photographs of local resident & photographer, Bob Friday. Opening Reception in the Michelle Danner Studio Gallery at the Edgemar Center for the Arts on Main Street, Santa Monica, Saturday September 15th, 2018 from 5-8PM. - September 11, 2018 - Bob Friday Photography
Hotellobot: The World’s First Personal Hotel Concierge Robot
Hotellobot is an ingenious guest information service software that can be paired with Hotellobot Robot Hardware to make the world’s first and only personal hotel concierge robot. Hotellobot Software can be used in conjunction with Amazon Dot Voice Hardware, Amazon Spot Screen Hardware or... - September 07, 2018 - Hotellobot
Amazing Peru is Making a Difference in South America
Getting to Machu Picchu is difficult to reach, but especially if you need help in walking or use a wheelchair. South America may seem like an unconventional choice for disabled travellers, but many countries here, including Peru have made great progress in improving their cities to be more accessible and wheelchair friendly. - September 07, 2018 - Amazing Peru
ASIA DMC Prevails at 25th World Travel Awards
The 25th World Travel Awards Gala, held in Hong Kong on 3rd September, recognized ASIA DMC triumphant in six categories, including "Asia's Leading Management Company" and five accolades including leading management company (DMC) in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar. - September 07, 2018 - ASIA DMC
Silver State Film Festival to be Held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
Maiden edition of the independent film festival, Silver State Film Festival, to be held in Las Vegas between the 6th and 9th September 2018. - September 06, 2018 - Silver State Film Festival
Ecuador Freedom to Provide 21st Century Medical Access on Its Motorcycle Tours
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Adds Medical Consultation Services Through MultiDoctores. - September 06, 2018 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Recognizes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased... - September 06, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
ZombieTown USA, October 5-6 in Altoona, PA
On October 5-6, the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania will host the most unique zombie festival ever created. ZombieTown USA is a one of a kind fall festival, a zombie inspired event for everyone – from the hardcore zombie enthusiast to families and little zombies. Everyone is invited. - September 04, 2018 - ZombieTown USA
Bald Head Blues Pro Staffer Joel Dahmen’s Golf Season Expands to Include the FedEx Cup Playoffs
Bald Head Blues, a beach and island inspired apparel company distinguished by its golf cart with surfboard logo, proudly announces that company staffer Joel Dahmen has made it to the 2018 FedEx Cup Playoffs. Each PGA TOUR Professional begins the race for the FedEx Cup Playoffs with points gained... - August 30, 2018 - Bald Head Blues
Therapeutic Workshop Brings Authentic Thai Massages to Canada to Boost Health, Relaxation and Holistic Therapy
Health and fitness practitioners as well as those interested in wellness and self-care in both Montreal and Vancouver will soon be able to add a new skill set to their repertoire with the launch of an authentic Thai massage workshop designed to bring traditional Asian practices to Canada. The in-depth classes from Bodhi Massage are open to anyone interested in learning the holistic therapy’s ancient techniques. - August 17, 2018 - Bodhi Thai Massage
Free Chicago Walking Tours Earns 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellent
Free Chicago Walking Tours today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its eighth year, the achievement celebrates businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include... - August 17, 2018 - Free Chicago Walking Tours
The Garden City Hotel Presents Rosé Soirée 2018
In its second year, following the success in 2017, The Garden City Hotel will host its second annual Rosé Soirée 2018, taking place at The Patio Bar by David Burke, at The Garden City Hotel on Thursday, August 16, 2018 and featuring a Battle of the Rosé Tasting. The Garden City... - August 16, 2018 - The Garden City Hotel
Percussion Play Introduces New Grand and Baby Floor Pianos
Percussion Play is the world’s leading outdoor instrument manufacturer. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has over 200 representatives in over 60 countries, including the United States. - August 14, 2018 - Percussion Play
Old Bahama Resort Operators Grateful for Staff, Guests, and Local Support
In November of 2011, the Condo Owners at Old Bahama Bay were notified by the then operators of the Resort (Ginn LRA) that they intended to close the resort operation effective December 31st 2011. The Condo Owners, in an effort to preserve their investment, the jobs of employees, and the overall... - August 14, 2018 - Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour
SpiceRoads Cycling Launches Tours in 3 East African Countries
SpiceRoads Cycling, one of the world’s leaders in cycle tours in emerging destinations, has just launched 3 new countries in their lineup of adventure cycling destinations: Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. The launch covers 2 new adventure cycling tours, Cycling Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean,... - August 10, 2018 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Puerto Vallarta's Historic Center Declared a Cultural Heritage of the State of Jalisco
“Puerto Vallarta’s historic center is the heart of our city and a major attraction to our visitors and, like all world heritage sites, it must be recognized as an irreplaceable part of our legacy,” said Javier Aranda Pedrero, Director of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board. “We applaud the actions taken by Jalisco’s Department of Culture and welcome everyone to enjoy this iconic part of the city.” - August 09, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Chicago to Host the 2018 Culinary Fight Club Grand Championship Competition
Culinary Fight Club will host its annual two-day Grand Championship Competition at Morgan MFG. location 401 N. Morgan St. Day. Two day culinary experience of Food, Fun and Entertainment. - August 08, 2018 - Culinary Fight Club
Camp Carter International Karate Association Donates Needed Supplies to Public Elementary School in Philippines
Camp Carter International Karate Association (CCIKA) proudly announces a partnership with Kabuyao Elementary School in the Philippines, whereby it will donate needed school supplies throughout the year. While on a 3-country tour through Asia, Grand Master/Hanshi James D. Carter took time out to... - August 02, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Midland Winery Opening for Business
Texas Sun Winery will open its doors on August 4th as the newest Waters Edge Winery Affiliate. The winery is located at 3415 North Loop 250 West, Suite 305, Midland TX 79707. It offers guests a wide range of hand-crafted wines made at Texas Sun Winery using grapes grown around the world. The... - August 01, 2018 - Waters Edge Wineries
Austrian National Tourist Office Partners with TripZilla on Tourism Campaign
TripZilla has announced their partnership with the Austrian National Tourist Office (ANTOR) on a campaign taking place from August – December 2018. Banking on TripZilla’s wide audience reach of 25 million travellers monthly and strong presence in the Southeast Asian market, the campaign... - August 01, 2018 - TripZilla
Iconic Rodeo Drive Ramps Up for Their Second Annual BOLD Summer Kick Off with an Elevated Block Party
A magnificent fireworks show kicks off a month of events including extended shopping hours, live DJ performances, stunning floral displays, and Instagram worthy social art installations. - July 31, 2018 - Rodeo Drive
Colorado Springs' Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn Receives "Best in Business" Award 2018 from the Colorado Springs Business Journal
According to the Colorado Springs Business Journal, they believe in celebrating local businesses-highlighting everything "that is right about Colorado Springs" with the Best in Business awards. - July 30, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Grand Caribe Belize to Host 2nd Annual International Deep Sea Classic Fishing Tournament
Anglers of all ages are invited to the 2nd Annual International Deep Sea Classic Fishing Tournament sponsored and hosted by Grand Caribe Belize this August 10th-12th in Ambergris Caye, Belize. - July 28, 2018 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
Dog-ON-It-Parks Announces New Pet Relief Station
The Rover Relief Area from Dog-ON-It-Parks provides an affordable solution ideal for airports, doggy daycares, rooftop parks, pet-friendly shopping centers and anywhere dogs are welcome. - July 26, 2018 - Dog-ON-It-Parks
Off Road Hall of Fame Inductee and Land Use Warrior Joins ModernJeeper Group
Del Albright to be Worldwide Ambassador and Brand Leader for ModernJeeper’s Media and Event Activities. - July 20, 2018 - Metalcloak