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.

Vietnam Busy Developing Touring Holidays for German Tourists

Private sector and the tourism department in Vietnam are busy developing holidays for Germans. - March 05, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Bennigan's Celebrates St. Paddy's Day with Free Trip to Ireland

Witty, edgy social media campaign reinforces Legendary brand's Irish heritage. - March 04, 2013 - Bennigan's Franchising Company

HotelTravel.com Voted "2013 Best Online Travel Agent" at 10th Annual Budgie$ & Travel Awards

HotelTravel.com recently won "2013 Best Online Travel Agent" at the 10th Annual Budgie$ & Travel Awards held at Travel Distribution World Asia in Singapore. - March 02, 2013 - HotelTravel.com

Voucher Snap POS Certifies with the Disney Ticketing Interface

Disney Online Ticketing Integration - March 01, 2013 - Voucher Snap POS

Prestige Yacht Charters Intimate Harbor Cruising

Prestige Yacht Charters, a premier luxury-yacht charter company serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, today announced a new private yacht alternative for corporate and private events. - March 01, 2013 - Prestige Yacht Charters

Great Easter Escapes from Great Hotels of the World

Take full advantage of the long weekend and make this Easter one to remember with a break somewhere special. With just four weeks to go, here are the top Easter escapes – from relaxing resort stays to chic city breaks. United Kingdom Set in 300 acres of Hertfordshire’s parkland and... - March 01, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World

Aviation Job Firm Celebrates 10 Years of On-line Job Placement Worldwide

Online aviation job posting service, AviaNation.com, is celebrating 10 years of providing job offers for aviation applicants around the world. Providing both free and paid services, applicants communicate directly with employers and recruiters. - February 28, 2013 - AviaNation.com

DestinationDis.com Designated and Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

DestinationDis.com, an agency of Magical Moments Vacations, has been designated and Authorized Disney Vacation Planner by the Disney Travel Company. - February 28, 2013 - DestinationDis.com

I Travel U Travel: One of the First Online Travel Agencies in Dubai

“I Travel U Travel” is set to launch its official website which serves as one of the first online travel portals of its kind in the Middle East. - February 27, 2013 - iTravel uTravel

Genius Pack Collaborates with Tripad to Introduce an Innovative, On-the-Go Work Station for Carry-On Travelers

Genius Pack, the technology-infused luggage brand, and Tripad, the company that first introduced the portable workstation for photographers, recently entered a partnership agreement for Genius Pack to market, distribute and sell the Tripad Traveler product. Tripad is famously known for their... - February 26, 2013 - Genius Pack

Vinyasa Yoga and Wine Retreat in Tuscany, Italy, May 26 to June 1

Vinyasa Yoga and Wine Retreat in Tuscany, Italy-, May 26 to June 1 (7 nights) for only $1,650 USD. Register by March 4 and receive $200 off of this package - just mention Memorial Day getaway. - February 26, 2013 - Hither and Thither Adventures, LLC

Luxury Travel Ltd. Unveils the Limited Edition Vietnam Luxury Travel Guide Book

Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Publish Guide Book to Promote Luxury Tourism - February 25, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

FITs Drive European Traffic Into Vietnam

Despite the uncertain global economy, business from Europe into the region is still growing, buoyed by FITs and small groups according to Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com). - February 24, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Emerging Luxury Travel Industry in Vietnam by Vietnam First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator

High-end travelers still have money and time, they can travel even during the financial crisis. - February 24, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel Ltd. Adds Native Staff to Its German Department

Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.LuxuryTravels.de) has revamped its website, Facebook, published brochures in German and has named German national, Julia Gerner, as their German Marketing Executive in their campaign to attract luxury-minded German travelers to Vietnam. - February 24, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

The Newton Group Elite Sales Associates Celebrates 8th Anniversary Operating in the Timeshare Recapture Industry

The Newton Group ESA has been operating with accountability and integrity for over eight years. Last spring, they launched a new brand focused on bringing their core values directly to the timeshare recapture industry - specifically to families and individuals who expect excellence and honesty in uncovering new life. - February 22, 2013 - Newton Group Transfers

Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) Awards Ten for Excellence in the Corporate Housing Industry

The Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) announced the recipients of the 2013 Tower of Excellence Awards in Phoenix, Arizona. Each year, these awards recognize company and individual contributions to the corporate housing industry and to the Association. The 2013 awards were presented as... - February 22, 2013 - Corporate Housing Providers Assocation

South Africa’s Ultimate Safari Spa "Karkloof", Soon to be Aired on TV, Submitted for "Tourism Media Award"

The US based Seven Stars Travel Show™ was recently filmed at South Africa’s most recognized premier safari spa resort, at the Karkloof Safari Spa in KwaZulu-Natal, located by Durban, SA. Karkloof’s amazing wildlife, the award-winning organic spa and cuisine and luxurious eco lifestyle is featured in this film close-up and on location. Now submitted for the international "Tourism Media Award" at the upcoming ITB in Berlin. - February 21, 2013 - Seven Stars

SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches 3 Bike Tours in Emerging Balkan Destinations

SpiceRoads Cycle Tours launches bike tours in up-and-coming Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro. - February 21, 2013 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd

Beasley & Henley Interior Design “Wows” at Mediterra in Naples, FL

Renowned design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is pleased to have completed the new Regency II model home for Stock Construction in the Buonasera neighborhood at Mediterra, Naples, Fl. This four-bedroom, estate home is now open for viewing. The Beasley & Henley design team, lead by... - February 21, 2013 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Travel Planning Gets Personal: Utrip Launches Utrip 1.1 Platform

Utrip introduces a cutting-edge web application for an authentic, personalized travel experience. The company announced today that it launched Utrip 1.1, showcasing a suite of new features and destinations to enhance users’ trip planning experience. - February 20, 2013 - Utrip

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Offer Unique Optional Tour to Co Loa Citadel, Saint Giong Temple and Thanh Chuong Palace from Hanoi

Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just announced a new half day tour to Co Loa Citadel, Saint Giong Temple and Thanh Chuong Palace from Hanoi. - February 19, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Embracing Adventure in Vietnam for a "Time Well Spent" Experience

Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has redefined adventure as experience and again has huge success through a new brand name. - February 19, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel Vietnam (LuxuryTravelVietnam.com) Has Launched Two New "Ladies" Packages

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched two new “ladies” packages to celebrate the opening of their new office in CA, the USA. The package is exclusive to ladies only and comprises of a 10-day tour-package from Saigon to Siem Riep and a four-day package to Angkor... - February 19, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel Ltd. Attends TTC Indonesia 2013 to Attract High-End Indonesian Halal Tourists to Vietnam

Vietnam’ First Halal and Holiday Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Promote Vietnam Halal Tourism in Indonesia. - February 19, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “San Francisco Bay”

Xplorer Maps proudly announces the release of their hand-drawn, old-world style San Francisco Bay Area Map. A percentage of sales will benefit the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society. - February 12, 2013 - Xplorer Maps

Back to Nature in Oxnard... Hiking Tours Provide a Memorable Journey Through the Nature Conservancy

Educational hikes through the protected coastal wetlands of Ormond Beach in Oxnard are offered on selected Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The hikes are free and are led by a naturalist. - February 08, 2013 - Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau

Majestic Dude Ranch 2013 - an Adventure Driven, Life Changing Experience

Adventure, multi-sport packages are the latest craze in the vacation industry and Majestic Dude Ranch is leading the charge. - February 07, 2013 - Majestic Dude Ranch

Casa Laguna Inn & Spa Honored in the 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Hotels Awards

Casa Laguna Inn & Spa today announced that it was chosen as one of the top ten hotels in the United States in the Romance category by TripAdvisor in its 2013 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Four of the top ten hotels are in Northern California, with Casa Laguna listed in 7th place as the sole Southern California top ten winner in the romance category. Casa Laguna was earlier chosen by Travelers’ Choice as one of the top 25 small hotels in the U.S. - February 07, 2013 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated Among World’s Best Hotels in T+L World’s Best Survey 2013

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa is proud to announce the Resort’s nomination among world’s best hotels for 2013 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Survey 2013. Casa Dorada participates in the survey along with eight other properties in the Los Cabos category and nearly 200 other properties across Mexico. - February 06, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Private Island Getaway for LGBT Travellers a Rare Opportunity

Boutique travel company Atlasremix is offering a week-long stay for up to 42 lucky travelers at the exquisite privately-owned Guana Island. Atlasremix is asking would-be travelers in the LGBT community and beyond to weigh-in on travel dates and more via survey. Once a date has been settled upon via majority vote, they will post the chosen dates and you will have only 72 hours to book. - February 06, 2013 - Atlasremix

LGBT Travel Grows Up

LGBT travel is being reinvented. Atlasremix specializes in boutique travel for discerning LGBT and progressive travellers. Forget those lost weekends in Ibiza. Atlasremix specializes in getaways to private islands, villa hideaways in the Tuscan hills and customized celebrations in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Atlasremix offers you the world, remixed. - February 05, 2013 - Atlasremix

Luxury Travel Vietnam Has High Hopes Following the Recent ATF Laos 2013

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator has high hopes for expanding its clientele following its successful show at the recent ATF Laos 2013. - February 02, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Canadians Rank Number 1 on VisitCuba Website

After six months online, VisitCuba.com reports that Canadians are the top users of the site. As of January 2013, Canadian visits represented 34.22% of the traffic to the popular Cuba information site, US visits made up 18.77% and UK visitors comprised 13.33%. Canadians have a love of all things... - January 30, 2013 - VisitCuba

Heavenly Descents: Travellers Top 10 Air Approaches 2013

Annual poll by PrivateFly.com reveals travellers’ world top ten scenic landings; Winner is St Maarten: “Literally takes your breath away”; Panel of leading travel experts formed the shortlist - January 30, 2013 - PrivateFly.com

Seoul City Walking Tours

For those that are visiting Seoul, Korea for the first time, things may get a bit confusing. It may be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what to do and what to see. For visitors who enjoy outdoor activities and first hand experiences, the City of Seoul has put together the “Seoul City... - January 29, 2013 - VisitSeoul

Relaxation Uncovered - Los Angeles Times Newspaper Recommends Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa as a Common Sense Place to Stay in Palm Springs, California

Stuck in a vacation rut? Tired of the same old boring, impersonal big hotels? Looking for a fun, relaxing, romantic, vacation? Want to be pampered? The Los Angeles Times uncovered the perfect place and recommended The Terra Cotta Inn topless and nude sunbathing resort located in sunny Palm Springs, California. - January 28, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

First Car Rental Scraps Cape One-Way Fees for January

For a limited period only First Car Rental is eliminating the one-way fee for selected one-way rentals. - January 25, 2013 - First Car Rental

Valuation Results of the Stiftung Warentest for Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Protection of the AGA International SA, Munich

The AGA International, which is one of the most important partners of the insurance MAWISTA, is a member of the Allianz Group. In the current financial test (Issue 2/2013), the AGA International has received extremely positive results from a study by Stiftung Warentest for trip cancellation... - January 23, 2013 - MAWISTA

Luxury Tour Operator Attends ATF Laos 2013 with a New Luxe Definition

Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will showcase its expertise and teach luxury tour operators and travel partners at ATF Laos (atflaos.com) 2013 in Vientiane Laos from 22 to 24 Jan 2013. Stand H9. - January 21, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

IBS' Solution to Power China’s First Cruise Line

HNA to use Cruise Partner solution to manage cruise bookings. - January 19, 2013 - IBS Software Services

Walk-On's New Orleans Unveils Big Plans for the Big Weekend

Private functions, VIP Tailgate and Viewing Party on tap at Walk-On's, Roux House just blocks from the Superdome. - January 18, 2013 - Last In Concepts

DataArt Completes Social Community for timeshareAdvisor to Connect Resort Owners & Travellers

Custom Software Development Firm Builds New Timeshare Review Site to Enhance Industry Engagement - January 18, 2013 - DataArt Solutions, Inc.

Cheese Making Courses at Ian Anderson's Caves Branch in Belize

Ian Anderson's Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge specializes in adventure tours, and has turned ordinary home cheese making into into an activity that even adventure lovers will enjoy. The unique twist that they have added to cheese making will enable their students to make hundreds of cheese types from basic kitchen ingredients. - January 17, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge

VacationOwnership.com to Participate at GNEX 2013

The online timeshare resale brokerage company will become a Contributing Sponsor of Perspective Magazine’s third annual timeshare and fractional industry networking event. - January 17, 2013 - Perspective Magazine

New Travel Destinations for Timeshare Owners Added to Dial An Exchange Selections

Timeshare exchange provider expands its travel options to provide even more choices for the company’s 450,000 members. - January 17, 2013 - Dial An Exchange

The Applications for the Tourism Media Award – THE GOLDEN CITY GATE 2013 Enter the Final Phase

This January, tourism companies still have the chance to submit their marketing campaigns for the annual Tourism Media Award – THE GOLDEN CITY GATE. The awarding ceremony during the ITB Berlin 2013 will again set new standards in the tourism marketing sector. - January 17, 2013 - COMPASS GmbH