Tag: diving
Grand Bahama Island Bounces Back as a Popular Destination for Divers
Grand Bahama Island is reporting a renewed interest in its dive offerings since October last year and is inviting visitors with a passion for diving to come and explore its ... Read More
Baros named “Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort” for seventh time
Baros, the Maldivian-owned boutique island resort, has been awarded as the “Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort” for the seventh consecutive year at the 26th World Travel Awards ceremony held recently ... Read More
Dark Tourism: South Korea using massacre to lure tourists
What is often referred to as dark tourism is now a hopeful light in terms of tourism for South Korea. The Korean War took place between North Korea and South ... Read More
When overtourism spoils your travel plans: Go somewhere else!
Have you heard that told joke? Patient says, “Doctor, it hurts when I do this with my arm.” Doctor’s response is, “Then don’t do this.” This is logic 101 that ... Read More
“Summer of Shark” with Princess Cruises
Coming to life again this summer and in celebration of Discovery Channel's Shark Week, television's longest running must-see summer event airing Sunday, July 28-Sunday, August 4, Princess Cruises will once ... Read More
Asian Millionaire 2019: Reasons to travel shift from status to personal growth
Adding further weight to several pieces of research commissioned by ILTM Asia Pacific and presented during its annual event in Singapore this week, the behaviour of the Asian millionaire traveler; ... Read More
Rescue on Maui: Many Heroes, their Aloha Spirit, her Yoga Training and Love for Nature saved Amanda’s life on a Hawaiian Island
Yoga techniques came to the rescue of 35-year-old Dr. Amanda Eller in Maui, allowing her to survive 17 days when she got lost on a hiking trail deep in Maui's ... Read More
Four Seasons redefines Los Cabos
Set against the majestic backdrop of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains on the East Cape of the Baja California Peninsula, the all-new Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa ... Read More
San Francisco Marriott Marquis announces new Senior Sales Executive
San Francisco Marriott Marquis announced the appointment of Shawn Pace as the property’s new senior sales executive. A hospitality industry veteran with two decades of experience, Pace will be responsible ... Read More
Safer Tourism in St.Lucia: Dr. Peter Tarlow feels a sense of sophistication
Safety in tourism is key to a successful destination. Destinations like Saint Lucia in the Caribbean know this and stakeholders reached out eTN affiliate safertourism.com to conduct an initial audit ... Read More
Saint Lucia shares Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2019 cover with US soccer star Alex Morgan
The Caribbean island of Saint Lucia -- the only country in the world named after a woman -- is proudly featured on the cover of the historic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ... Read More
Malta Tourism puts island on the map: Following dedicated trails
In 2018 and 2019, the Malta Tourism Authority released a host of themed maps that lead travelers across the island in pursuit of gastronomy, diving, adventure, and films. The latest ... Read More
American Airlines resumes second daily Miami-Saint Lucia flight
On June 6, American Airlines will resume a second daily nonstop flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) at 8:45am. Flight AA1335 arrives in Saint Lucia ... Read More
Indian travelers expected to spend $136 billion by 2021
The Indian traveler has come of age, spending approximately $94 billion in 2018, on around 2 billion domestic and international trips, helping the Indian travel and tourism industry achieve unprecedented ... Read More
How does India travel? Let us count the 94 billion ways
Bain & Company and Google India are together launching a report on “How Does India Travel.” According to the report, the Indian traveler has come of age, spending approximately $94 ... Read More
Vietjet launches new service to Indonesia with Ho Chi Minh City-Bali route
Vietjet today opens ticket sales for its new international route connecting the biggest city of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City with Bali (Indonesia). Vietjet is the first and only airline ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines has a statement on preliminary crash report
Ethiopian Airlines had a tragic year so far, but it appears without fault to the carrier. The preliminary report about ET 302 crash on March 10 came in and the ... Read More
Travel industry building for more sustainable future this Earth Day and beyond
A day to promote environmental awareness and bring attention to the protection of the planet, Earth Day is celebrated in more than 193 countries each year. Earth Day is an ... Read More
Trump appoints former Delta Air Lines executive new FAA chief
Former chief of flight operations for Delta Air Lines was appointed by President Trump to run the Federal Aviation Administration, currently under scrutiny for allowing the troubled Boeing 737 MAX ... Read More
John Q. Hammons: Master hotel developer and builder
One of the great hoteliers/developers of our time, John Q. Hammons developed 200 hotel properties in 40 states. But mere statistics hide the essence of Mr. Hammons special development techniques. ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board at Mahana Tourism Fair in France third-largest city
The destination through its marketing body, Seychelles Tourism Board (STB), featured at the Mahana Tourism Fair in Lyon from March 8, 2019 to March 10, 2019, an opportunity for many ... Read More
The 11 Best Beach Destinations for Summer 2019
It may not feel like it outside, but the summer of 2019 is just around the corner. And there’s no better time than now to plan your summer beach escape. ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board takes part in Energetic Travel centered travel carnival in Hong Kong
Seychelles shine bright on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary in southern China, as the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) team participated at the Antor Travel Carnival 2019. The ... Read More
STEM® Hotel Management Signed on for Belize Ocean Club
STEM® Announces a new General Manager and Sales and Marketing Director Belize Ocean Club is being reimagined by a global hospitality management company, STEM®. Lead by CEO Robert van Eerde, ... Read More
11 reasons why you should study abroad in Australia
With 22,000 programs and over 1,100 education institutes, Australia is well equipped to offer a variety of study options to both local and international students. For several consecutive years, Australia's ... Read More
Best honeymoon destinations for every zodiac sign in 2019
Find the best honeymoon destinations for your zodiac sign in 2019 right here. There should be no difficulty finding the right location if you are guided by the stars. With ... Read More
The Luxury Collection announces first hotel in Seychelles
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced its planned debut in the Seychelles with the signing of North Island - one of the world’s most luxurious private ... Read More
Upsurge in women travelers opting for adventure from India
Pushing the limits by ascending further and diving deeper is now making Indian women travelers feel liberated. A recent report revealed that there has been a 32% year-on-year increase in ... Read More
Seychelles well welcomed and promoted at highly-reputable school in Abu Dhabi
Seychelles Tourism Board’s (STB) office in Abu Dhabi provided students, parents and teachers with the chance to learn more about Seychelles through their presence at the British School Al Khubairat ... Read More
US State Department Travel Advisory for Bahamas: What it really means for visitors?
The recent travel advisory issued by the U.S. State Department alerting the 6 million US travelers vacationing in the Bahamas every year could have a devastating impact on the travel and ... Read More
Beating the winter blues in Puerto Vallarta
There’s no shame in looking for a sun-and-beach getaway in Puerto Vallarta and, with a comfortable 70-75 degrees average temperature for the upcoming spring months, it is the ideal place ... Read More
Destination Seychelles receives exposure at ‘Le salon de Vacances’ fair in Belgium
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB), alongside some trade partners, represented destination Seychelles in Belgium during a holiday fair held from February 7, 2019 to February 10, 2019. Held in the ... Read More
New Island Paradise Mergui Archipelago: Chic eco-resort opening
A chic, back-to-nature resort. Awei Pila, has opened recently in the remote tropical Mergui archipelago, off the coast of southern Myanmar and Thailand, offering exclusive seclusion and barefoot luxury comfort ... Read More
New adults-only all-inclusive resort opens in Florida Keys
All-inclusive, adults-only luxury resort, Bungalows Key Largo, opened on the Northernmost island of the Florida Keys. Opening as the first-ever all-inclusive in the Keys and located just 63 miles south ... Read More
Brussels Tourism pays tribute to Bruegel in 2019
To celebrate the 450th anniversary of the death of the great Flemish master, several exhibitions and original activities will be on offer to visitors throughout the year. A great opportunity ... Read More
Charismatic local guides front South African Tourism’s new campaign
South African Tourism is putting 12 of South Africa’s most passionate guides at the heart of its latest campaign, ‘Meet Your South Africa’, which showcases the wealth of unmissable travel ... Read More