Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies (RLJ), embarked on the highly-anticipated Delta Air Lines new flight service from the United States to Monrovia, Liberia, making the airline the leading US carrier operating flights to Africa. The inaugural flight commenced on September 4 and is the only direct flight service that will be offered from the US to the African country.

Several positive trends have been noted in river cruises in Russian tourist industry. According to tourism experts, sales have increased by 30 percent, and the tourist flow has improved by 20-25 percent compared to the previous year.

Bahamas hotels and resorts from boutique to all-inclusive properties are offering a variety of packages featuring discounted rates and special meal plans across the 700-island archipelago’s various regions. For example, Club Grand Bahama packages provide visitors with a choice of special offers at five hotels, 21 restaurants, 50 destination activities and two championship golf courses. All-inclusive rates available through the program start at $83 per person per night.

Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism announced that in July of this year, the number of international tourists arriving in Mexico by air increased by 27.5 percent, compared to July 2009. In July 2010, the airports of the Mexican Republic received 899,172 foreign visitors, a difference of 193,899 passengers in respect to the same time last year. According to National Institute of Migration, the United States was the main market source for travelers into Mexico, with 583,732 Americans arriving in the country, an impressive 20.1 percent increase in comparison to 2009.

The island of Cozumel, Mexico is offering a chance to escape this fall with affordable, hotel rates.

Bermuda is extending its “Endless Summer” promotion offering up to two free nights to travelers planning travel to the 28th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, which will take place at Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course on Oct. 18 to 20, 2010.