Hawaii hotels statewide reported stronger revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy in March 2023 compared to March 2022. When compared to pre-pandemic March 2019, statewide ADR and RevPAR were also higher but occupancy rate was lower in March 2023. According to the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report published by the Hawaii […]
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Florida Keys Events Celebrate Island Chain’s Bicentennial
Florida Keys visitors and residents can commemorate the subtropical island chain’s bicentennial with events including a sunset celebration on the Middle Keys’ Old Seven Mile Bridge, a gala sea-to-table dinner in Islamorada, a family-style waterfront picnic in Key Largo and Lower Keys festivities and fireworks highlighted by the creation of the world’s largest Key lime […]
Do Not Bring Guns to Airport Security Checkpoints!
Firearms at TSA security checkpoints present an unacceptable safety and security risk to other airline passengers Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted 1,508 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first quarter of 2023, which ended March 31, averaging 16.8 firearms caught per day. More than 93% of the firearms were loaded. The number of […]
Seychelles Dazzles at Two Major Travel Events in the United States
Tourism Seychelles recently exhibited at two major events in the United States – the Beneath the Sea Exhibition and the ASTA Trade Show. The purpose of participating in these events was to promote the destination’s stunning natural beauty and adventurous activities, such as birding, snorkeling, sailing, and diving. At the Beneath the Sea exhibition, a […]
Azul Airlines Launches Azul TecOps
Azul Airlines has announced the creation of its newest business unit: Azul TecOps. With this move, the company extends its industry leading operational and technical expertise to external customers in Brazil, Latin America and around the world. With extensive experience supporting Azul’s current diverse fleet, the new business unit will provide heavy maintenance, line maintenance, […]
Taste of Iceland Festival Arrives in New York City
Taste of Iceland 2023, organized by Inspired by Iceland, arrives in New York, N.Y., Wednesday, May 10 – Saturday, May 13. The four-day cultural festival celebrates the land of fire and ice with more than a dozen events at venues across the city that showcase the best of Icelandic culture, including food and beverage, music, […]
Is Africa Ready for Open Skies?
Discussion on Single African Air Transport Market brought to light substantial roadblocks hindering realization of open skies in Africa Two thought-provoking panel discussions on the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) recently held by WTM Africa have brought to light the substantial roadblocks hindering the realization of open skies in African continent. These obstacles include […]
Voting Open for Tobago in Condé Nast Traveler Awards
Destination Tobago is up for consideration in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2023, as the magazine’s subscribers and fans of this unspoilt Caribbean gem are asked to vote in the online poll until June 30, 2023. Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) is a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine published by Condé Nast. Now in […]
Hawaii Tourism Authority Supports UH Volleyball Team
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is proud to support number-one ranked University of Hawaii (UH) men’s volleyball team during the 2023 OUTRIGGER Big West Men’s Volleyball Championship, presented by the Hawaiian Islands, at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California. “HTA congratulates the UH men’s volleyball team, coaches, staff and the loyal fans for yet […]
Inspire Launches Platform for Hospitality Women
Naureen Ahmed has founded Inspiring Women in Hospitality, a platform to create a global community of women in hospitality.Within this community she has launched the Inspire Program, which will use mentoring and events to create stronger bonds and build a pipeline of future female leaders for the industry. Ahmed said: “The vision is for gender […]