MAKENA, Hawaii — Sherry Duong, executive director of the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau, was unequivocal in her call for visitors to come to Maui — and to come now. “What the fire didn’t destroy, an empty and deserted island will,” she…
G Adventures has announced the program lineup for its inaugural GX World Community Tourism Summit in Peru this month, Sept. 22 to 28. Speakers will include travel personalities Jessica Nabongo, Tyson Mayr and Mario Rigby, who will deliver keynote presentations highlighting how…
Sonesta International Hotels Corp. is planning its Dominican Republic debut, announcing that Royal Sonesta and James hotels are coming to Punta Cana. The high-end lifestyle hotels will anchor a new mixed-use development called Larimar City & Resort. To be located approximately 25…
Tours to Morocco will resume, with itinerary modifications, as early as the end of this week, say tour operators, with some having already undertaken modified departures. The news comes in the wake of a deadly 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck regions south of…
A new Four Seasons resort is coming to the Dominican Republic’s Samana Bay. Set to open in 2026, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia will be located along 60 acres of beachfront on Samana Bay’s southern coast. The…
The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef officially opened its doors, the second property to debut in the newly redeveloped Frenchman’s Reef resort complex in St. Thomas. The 392-room property is joined by sister resort the Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach…
MAUI — Signature Travel Network is doubling down on support for new travel advisors with the relaunch of its Signature Embark training program. The program has two levels, with the more advanced level launching on Sept. 14, the travel agency network announced…
In publishing a list of suppliers that pay advisor commission the quickest, ASTA said it is taking a stand in hopes that it will encourage travel companies to adopt more agent-friendly policies. ASTA CEO Zane Kerby said the list of nearly two…
Intrepid Travel has canceled Morocco departures scheduled to depart before Sept. 13 in the wake of a 6.8-magnitude earthquake Friday that has reportedly killed some 2,500 people. Affected travelers will be contacted in order to reschedule their trip or receive a refund. …
Marrakech’s luxury hotels are sharing status updates after Friday’s devastating earthquake, with many assuring the public that their staff, guests and properties have emerged from the disaster unscathed. In a statement posted via Facebook, the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech said that its guests…