Tourism

Hyatt Hotel Staff in California begs guests to pay their Health Care

Health insurance for staff should be provided by he employers. At Hyatt Hotels in California staff is begging guests to donate. I just paid for breakfast at the Hyatt-operated Thompson Hotel in Hollywood, California, said World Tourism Network chairman Juergen Steinmetz. Not having a breakfast buffet, but a combination of a yogurt dish, a simple […]

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Nonstop Flight from Dublin to Hartford on Aer Lingus

The relaunch of the flight from Dublin Airport to Bradley International Airport will take place on Sunday, March 26 The Connecticut Office of Tourism, a division of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, celebrated the relaunch of Aer Lingus’ nonstop flight from Dublin Ireland to Hartford, Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport with an event […]

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Hotel San Luis Obispo partners with award-winning winemaker

Ox + Anchor, the Michelin-recognized modern steakhouse helmed by renowned Chef Ryan Fancher and located within the luxury, boutique property Hotel San Luis Obispo, has partnered with award-winning winemaker Paul Lato of Paul Lato Wines to present a world-class winemaker dinner at the restaurant on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 pm. “We’re thrilled to partner […]

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Silversea Cruises Celebrate Keel Laying of New Ship, Silver Ray

Silversea Cruises and MEYER WERF celebrated the keel laying of Silver Ray on March 23, hosting select Travel Advisors for a symbolic ceremony at the shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. An age-old shipbuilding tradition, the keel laying marks the start of a ship’s assembly. The second ship in Silversea’s pioneering Nova class, the 728-guest Silver Ray […]

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St. Maarten Becomes FCCA Presidential Partner

– Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – the trade association that represents the mutual interests of destinations and stakeholders throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico, along with Member Lines that operate over 90 percent of the global cruising capacity – is pleased to announce that St. Maarten has renewed and increased its strategic […]

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Turks and Caicos to End All COVID-19 Entry Requirements April 1

The vaccination lift is the result of a rapid decrease in COVID-19 cases and zero new COVID-19-related deaths in recent months The Turks and Caicos Islands announces an update to its Public and Environmental Health Arriving Passengers Travel Clearance Regulations, which will no longer mandate travelers to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before arriving […]

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Importance of Wine? Win/Win

If you do – then you must have been spending a few days at Vinexpo/Drinks America (Javits, NYC). If you missed this event, immediately put it on your to-do list for 2024. I am not alone in applauding this impressive program. I was able to sip my way through wines/spirits presented by over 440 exhibitors, […]

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Barbados Tourism: What the Future Holds

In 2023, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. was a contributor to landmark report “Envisioning Tourism 2030” published by the Travel Foundation. Said Chief Executive Officer of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), Dr. Jens. Thraenhart: “Barbados fully supports and embraces the “Envisioning Tourism 2030” report and stresses the importance of the vital document for the travel and […]

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The St. Regis Venice Triumphs at Marriott’s EMEA Conference

The St. Regis Venice, a collection of 5 heritage palazzi, was named “Hotel of the Year” at Marriott’s EMEA General Manager’s Conference 2023. Held at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi from March 12-15, 2023, the annual EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) award recognizes properties with exceptional financial results and outstanding guest satisfaction scores, with […]

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VisitBritain Releases Online Accent Game with AI Voice Technology

National tourism agency VisitBritain has today launched an online game as part of its new multi-million-pound international campaign in Canada for 2023 to drive tourism to Britain. The campaign, called Fake (Br)it Till You Make It, highlights the richness of Britain’s regional diversity. A new online game on VisitBritain’s consumer website uses machine learning, testing […]