With the spotlight firmly on the eradication of questionable wildlife activities in Africa, conservationists and tourism players have shared some truly unique and worthwhile experiences that the travel trade can offer their customers and that won’t put the continent’s wildlife at risk. …
Arizona plans to funnel $101.1 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding toward tourism promotion, with Gov. Doug Ducey announcing the launch of the Visit Arizona Initiative. The Visit Arizona Initiative will provide marketing funding to destination marketing organizations (DMOs) across the…
The Cayman Islands has laid out a plan for a phased reopening to tourism. The Cayman Islands — composed of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman — has been closed to most visitors since March 2020. Most Caribbean islands have reopened…
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa’s properties in Los Cabos and Cancun are introducing a new Residential Retreats & Signature Suites Club. Offered as a part of stays in any of the multibedroom oceanfront suites, penthouse residences and penthouse loft residences, the program…
Assessing the progress of IATA’s New Distribution Capability standard over the course of the pandemic really depends on who you speak to. While IATA has said the technology standard reached its target of 20% of NDC bookings in the indirect channel by…
ANCHORAGE — In the 19 years since opening Pablo’s Bicycle Rentals in Anchorage, its owner said that business has never been as strong as it has been this summer. Due to overwhelming demand, Pablo’s no longer takes reservations; it operates only on…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Famous athletes in sports like tennis and golf heading to the Tokyo Olympics will probably arrive in Japan at the front of the plane. It’s a style to which the athletes of the Pacific Islands are unaccustomed….
If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta and plan to eat exclusively on the beach, you’re doing it wrong. Granted, Puerto Vallarta has many memorable dining locations along its sandy shoreline, but if you want to discover what’s really cooking in its kitchens,…
NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee officials are offering 10,000 travelers a $250 flight voucher for four airports in the state if they book certain hotel packages. Tennessee’s Department of Tourist Development says $2.5 million for the “Tennessee on Me” promotion is included in…
HONOLULU (AP) — For nearly a year, Maui residents had their tropical oasis virtually to themselves. Then the visitors all came flooding back. “Over-tourism” has long been a complaint of locals on the Hawaiian island that is among the world’s most popular…