Tag: South Florida
Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau appoints Kara Franker, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 19:55The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) has announced the appointment of Kara Franker as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, effective immediately. Ms. Franker will lead ... Read More
Summer begins in the Palm beaches
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 20:46Summer break has begun. With almost three months until kids head back to the classroom, savvy parents looking to outwit their children are turning to Florida's Cultural Capital® for a vacation ... Read More
Trump Hotels™ identifies luxury meetings trends
editor- June 4, 2019 01:27Trump Hotels™, the luxury brand of five-star hotels and resorts known for its exceptionally designed properties in iconic locations, shares insights on luxury corporate and incentive meetings and details how ... Read More
CTO: Authentic Caribbean experiences driving influences for travelers’ holiday plans
Chief Assignment Editor- June 1, 2019 15:50Today’s traveler demands a more authentic cultural experience and is exploring destinations that highlight artistic, musical, culinary, literary, social, religious and political attributes. Countries in tune with the trend will ... Read More
Mr. C Coconut Grove: South Florida’s newest boutique hotel officially opens
Chief Assignment Editor- April 18, 2019 17:01Mr. C Coconut Grove, the first Mr. C hotel to debut in Florida, has officially opened its doors to begin welcoming guests. Mr. C Coconut Grove is the third property ... Read More
Lennox Hotels to opens its first US property this summer
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2019 14:41A new modern hotel, combining contemporary design with original Art Deco design, is on the horizon in South Florida hotspot, Miami Beach. Lennox Hotel Miami Beach will be a bold ... Read More
Air Partner appoints Ed Warner as non-executive Chair
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 1, 2019 06:01Ed Warner has been appointed as Non-Executive Chair of the Air Partners as of April 1, 2019. Ed will also chair the Nomination Committee and join the Remuneration Committee. Ed Warner ... Read More
Industry veteran named new exec at Starboard Cruise Services
editor- March 26, 2019 02:05Starboard Cruise Services has announced the appointment of Brenda Yester Baty as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this newly-created role, Ms. Baty will guide the company’s discipline for integration of ... Read More
PGA National Resort & Spa: Huge crowds for PGA TOUR Honda Classic
Chief Assignment Editor- March 6, 2019 16:05PGA National Resort & Spa – South Florida’s golf, vacation, meetings and spa destination – welcomed 204,487 spectators over seven days of glorious weather for the second-highest total in the ... Read More
World’s largest cruise ship hosts 2019 Skål 80th Annual International World Congress
Chief Assignment Editor- February 21, 2019 15:28Skål International, the world’s largest association of hospitality executives, and Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, will host the 2019 Skål 80th Annual International World ... Read More
Marketing Miami to the luxury travel niche
editor- April 25, 2012 08:06The Miami Escapes website offers the discerning traveler the opportunity to explore South Florida's world-class experiences, from exclusive hotels, nightlife, fine dining, and shopping. Read More
American Airlines expands service in South Florida
editor- July 26, 2011 05:37FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines will expand its presence in South Florida when it adds new service between Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles (LAX) as well as increase its ... Read More
South Florida officials hope to lure Chinese visitors
editor- March 8, 2010 04:16FORT LAUDERDALE - South Florida tourism officials are courting Chinese travel agents and writers in the hopes of encouraging visitors from that country to stay in local hotels, dine in ... Read More
“AIG effect” more of a drag on South Florida hotel bookings than the economy
editor- September 25, 2009 03:56Born a year ago and more than 2,000 miles away, the ``AIG effect'' continues to cause pain for South Florida's tourism industry. Read More
South Florida hotels see no bottom in tourism decline
editor- April 10, 2009 04:13The tourism industry continues to worsen in South Florida, with hotel taxes dropping faster in February than in January and recovery proving more difficult than it was after the 2001 ... Read More
Foreign visitors are key boost to South Florida tourism
editor- April 1, 2009 03:52Travel wholesaler Arturo Armayor surveys South Florida's battered tourism market and finds much to celebrate. Read More
Tourists still coming, but they’re looking for bargains
editor- June 11, 2008 04:28Arnoldo Ramirez's customers certainly seemed recession proof. He charters luxury yachts, where a four-hour cruise on Biscayne Bay with a captain and a steward costs $2,500. But bookings are down ... Read More
