2018 was a hot year for Riviera Nayarit, as the destination on Mexico’s pacific coast maintained an average occupancy rates of 75 per cent throughout the year and its tourism industry generated over $1.6 billion in revenue. “2018 marked a stellar year in Riviera Nayarit’s 12-year history. The destination’s...
Exploring the pristine wilderness of Svalbard does not necessarily mean you have to cook dinner on your portable stove and spend the night on a sleeping mat. After immersing in the Arctic wilderness and maybe catching a glimpse of a polar bear, travellers can enjoy relaxed luxury at the 78th parallel...
In an area of the world where inequality between gender and opportunity have a deep-rooted history, Kensington Hall Oloosinon Secondary School for Girls in the Trans Mara district of Kenya is putting all its focus on empowerment through education and career development. Kensington Hall is part of an ongoing...
According to the latest findings by ForwardKeys, the number of tourists arriving in the United States from the Asia Pacific region fell by 3.2% in 2018. The Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii – a top destination for Japanese travellers to the US – contributed to a drop in US-bound tourism in the second...
IATA has urged the United States government and industry to work together to ensure that aviation is able to accommodate an expected 62% rise in demand for air travel to, from and within the country over the next 20 years. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA's director general and CEO, pointed out that aviation...
Though many Canadians heading to the Bahamas to escape winter tend to flock to Nassau and Freeport, tourism officials are saying the Exumas is the place to be. According to officials, this stretch of Bahamian islands is best explored by boat to easily and conveniently hop between the Exuma Cays. The Moorings,...
Inviting travellers to indulge in springtime luxury escapes along the Danube River, Crystal River Cruises has unveiled four “Crystal River Getaways” departing in March and April. The four- and six-day voyages are shortened segments of existing 10-day itineraries, suited perfectly for guests with...
Exodus Travels has picked a winner in its #My7WorldWonders contest which attracted more than 50,000 entrants from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Each of those entrants selected their own unique list of “Wonders” to create the ultimate global adventure...
Booking.com has supported and encouraged women in leadership roles and with International Women's Day fast approaching, it's offering some ideas of how to mark the occasion by following in the footsteps of some of history's most iconic women. The suggestions are timely, considering that recent research...
VISIT FLORIDA has announced that Florida welcomed an all-time record number of visitors last year with 126.1 million out-of-state visitors coming to the Sunshine State in 2018. This marks the eighth consecutive record year for visitation to Florida, exceeding the previous record of 118.8 million visitors...
