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India Travel Awards-Destination Canada: Best NTO, registers 24% growth

Destination Canada won the awards for ‘Best National Tourism Organization 2015′ at the North India Travel Awards held in Jaipur on December 8, 2015. The recipients of the award were given recognition for innovative product marketing, throu…

Coex Winter Festival 2015 Brings Santa and a Forest of Christmas Trees to Seoul

Coex is making space in its exhibition halls this holiday season for a very special guest. Santa and his helper elves have set up a winter wonderland on the first floor of Coex featuring a workshop, snow globe, and a forest of unique trees…

Northern Territory gives its museums a cooler feel

The NT Government is replacing the air-conditioning system at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). Starting in 2016, this $5.3 million project is part of the government’s wider strategy for upgrading the facility. …

Sydney showcases its ultimate incentive credentials to international market

From quad biking and a net session with legendary cricketer Glenn McGrath to canapés atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney proved to 18 international buyers and media who were in town for Dreamtime 2015 last week that there’s simply no be…

NCAA Division I Basketball Bound for Vancouver

Local officials, along with U.S.-based bd Global, announced today that eight men’s and eight women’s basketball teams will descend upon the 2010 Olympic Host City in November 2017 and annually during the American Thanksgiving holiday week.…

NCAA Division I Basketball Bound for Vancouver

Local officials, along with U.S.-based bd Global, announced today that eight men’s and eight women’s basketball teams will descend upon the 2010 Olympic Host City in November 2017 and annually during the American Thanksgiving holiday week.…

Whistler welcomes the holiday season with fresh snow and busy events calendar

December in Whistler is nothing short of magical and it’s not just Santa who delivers gifts here – Mother Nature has come through, with 123 cms of fresh snow in the last seven days. continue reading.......

Visit Seattle Announces Samantha Shaw as Director of Business Development

Visit Seattle welcomes Samantha Shaw as its new Director of Business Development within the Partnership team. In this role, Shaw will be responsible for acquiring, retaining, and managing Visit Seattle sponsorship revenue as well as develo…

Endless Vacation Rentals Offers Customers the Chance to Win $1,000 USD AMEX Gift Card

What’s better than a great deal on a vacation? The answer: extra money to make the trip a bit sweeter! Endless Vacation Rentals is offering its customers the chance to win a $1,000 USD AMEX gift card* when they book a trip now through Dec.…

TripAdvisor Reveals Top Travel Trends for 2016 According to Annual TripBarometer Study

TripAdvisor today announced the results of the TripBarometer1study, the world’s largest accommodation and traveler survey, highlighting key travel trends for 2016. Conducted on behalf of TripAdvisor by independent research firm Ipsos, the …

Give the Gift of Vacations this Holiday Season with Wyndham Extra Holidays Travel Deals

Wyndham Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies, is celebrating the holiday season with limited-time offers du…

AIME Hosted Buyer Education Program powered by PCMA

The Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) has partnered with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) offering Hosted Buyers unprecedented education sessions at AIME 2016, 23 – 24 February 2016, Melbourne Conventi…

United hosts Star Alliance Cheif Executive Board meeting in Chicago

The Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) met this week for its annual review of the aviation industry landscape, the performance and competitive positioning of the Alliance and to analyse progress in optimising the travel experience f…

GBTA Convention 2016 Coming to Denver

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced that registration is now open for GBTA Convention 2016, which will be held in Denver, July 16-20. continue reading......

Valentina Scandolara returns for Santos Women’s Tour title in 2016

The winner of the inaugural Santos Women’s Tour in 2015 ORICA-AIS, Valentina Scandolara, has confirmed she will be back to attempt to defend the title next year. continue reading........

Palmerston region to go through road development

The Country Liberals Government is spending a record $57 million on a series of road improvements in the Palmerston region aimed at boosting safety and productivity. continue reading......

GoEuro makes new investments to accelerates travel in Europe

GoEuro.com, Europe’s largest platform for planning and booking all rail, bus and air transportation, has announced the closure of a Series B faunding round totalling $45 million. continue reading......

Jaipur hosts India Travel Awards 2015

North India Travel Awards gathered the best known faces and brands of the industry. 8th December, 2015 was the night when the deserving were honoured. The venue was Crowne Plaza, Jaipur. continue reading........

Global DMC Partners Wins Annual Supplier Award

received the Best Newcomer Award at leading international events agency, First Protocol’s Annual Supplier Awards Ceremony in London, England. Chris Bason, Global DMC Partners’ UK Account Director, accepted the award on behalf of Global DMC…

Kick Off a Breakthrough New Year with “Week of Wellness” at Viceroy Zihuatanejo

Make 2016 your breakthrough year for wellness. Launch your makeover in January with Viceroy Zihuatanejo’s “New Year, New You” program, directed by America’s Wellness Doctor, that will put you on the path to realizing your New Year’s resolu…

TripAdvisor Announces Travelers’ Choice Destinations on the Rise for 2016

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice™ awards for Destinations on the Rise. Gatlinburg in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains is named the top U.S. continue reading.......

Combining Style and Design, Finn Lough Resotr Launch Luxury Star Gazing With Bespoke Forest Domes

This new accommodation offering places a premium on unique and inspiring design that enhance the landscape and allow guests to experience feelings not possible at home. continue reading.......

Four Points Sheraton Bengaluru appoints Jitesh Patta as GM

Four Points by Sheraton Bengaluru has recently appointed Jitesh Patta as the General Manager. Jitesh has been involved with the hospitality industry for the past 18 years and his previous association with Four Points by Sheraton saw him in…

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech offers exclusive festive season opportunities

With the spirit of Christmas in the air, Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech is offering guests several opportunities to enjoy the festive season. continue reading......

Floods reveal Chennai as a friendly destination

Chennai is completely stumped with the heaviest rainfall in decades since December 3. Conditions are improving and support from some responsible citizens has made a considerable difference to the situation in Chennai. continue reading.....…

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort unveils new amenities at its spa

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, the UAE’s ultimate urban escape, unveils its newly expanded award-winning spa. The luxury resort’s idyllic location on Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah offers the perfect destination for wellness and relaxation.…

Photography Exhibit at Grand Central Offers Contemporary Look at Beams of Sunlight

MTA Arts & Design announced today a new photography exhibit at Grand Central Terminal by photographer Penelope Umbrico in an expansion of her similarly themed artwork that was part of the terminal’s centennial celebration in 2013. continue…

Enjoy exceptional Saver Fares with Cunard as we celebrate Black ‘Tie’ Friday

Guests who enjoy a real sense of occasion can treat themselves to a late availability Cunard cruise as we celebrate Black ‘Tie’ Friday in style. continue reading......

Rossi Ralenkotter Named to Brand USA Board of Directors

Rossi Ralenkotter, President/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) was appointed to the Brand USA board of directors. Brand USA is the destination marketing organization for the United States with a mission of incr…

Las Vegas Revealed as Brand Behind Mysterious #WHHSH Campaign: “What Happens Here, Stays Here”

The mysterious #WHHSH brand that’s created a buzz throughout digital and social media communities revealed itself as Las Vegas and the iconic ”What Happens Here, Stays Here” campaign. continue reading...