Company has been operating in Cuba for 35 years Spanish hotel chain Meliá has spent the past three and a half decades building a widespread Cuba presence, and in doing so says it has firmly entrenched itself in the Caribbean country's tourism trade and beyond as well. Maite Artieda, director of marketing,...
IAN STALKER Once reclusive Albania has put out the welcome mat for international travellers and they're responding. Albert Shahinaj, general manager of Explore Albania Holidays, says his homeland spent much of the 20th century largely shunning contact with Westerners, but the end of communist...
Limited summer air service from Canada hurts Caribbean Lack of summertime air service between this country and the Caribbean is hindering the region's tourist trade, delegates to the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association's annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace were told. Consultant Olivier Ponti...
Caribbean destination marks half a century of enabling tourists to befriend locals in a lasting manner The Bahamas is marking half a century of enabling tourists to befriend some of the locals in a lasting manner.Latia Duncombe, director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, notes that the Bahamas'...
The Britain-based adventure tour company has over 350 itineraries in some 100 countries, with Algeria being a new addition Adventure tour company Explore Worldwide is reaching out to those eager to see our planet while promising that those who abhor the thought of doing the couch potato routine while...
U.S. travel slows but Caribbean and European bookings are strong The president of the Nexion Travel Group is confident Canadians will continue to explore our often turbulent world throughout 2025. Jackie Friedman says Nexion's Canadian agencies are reporting that interest in travel remains high,...
On Water Expeditions provides small-ship vacations World Expeditions is now reaching out to marine sorts in addition to landlubbers.The tour operator has launched On Water Expeditions, a brand dedicated entirely to small-vessel adventure cruising and adds those cruises are "designed for active...
Portuguese beach destination in the Algarve has lots on offer for Canadians Those involved in promoting the southern Portuguese beach destination of Albufeira say there's no need for visitors to pack up and leave once summer comes to an end. Indeed, the Algarve destination will look attractive at any time...
New additions reaffirm hotel group's commitment to growth and luxury offerings The vice-president of marketing for Cuban tourism powerhouse Gaviota says his company is continuing to bolster its presence throughout Cuba, including its capital. Frank Pais Oltuski told a late April Havana audience...
Meet Chris Lenz, a Canadian who unintentionally wound up running Hotel La Compania Casco Antiguo, found in Panama City’s trendy Casco Antiguo district You've heard about The Accidental Tourist. And now you're about to be introduced to the accidental hotelier of sorts.Thunder Bay, Ont., native...
