The Brazil Tour Operators Association (BTOA) just debuted its new 26-page brochure. The organization’s 24 active members, tour operators who are all seasoned travel professionals –many accredited by IATA- and who are recognized experts about Brazil are listed in the new brochure.
Given the challenging obstacles posed in 2009, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest tourism destination, prevailed and continued to grow impressively and forged ahead with planned developments in 2009 and beyond.
This Caribbean island really wants you to visit. And it's spending a lot of money to entice you –nearly $500 million, in fact. That's what the island has committed to building several developments, including hotels and recreational centers, by 2012.
The first Hilton Garden Inn property in the Middle East and Africa, the Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Olaya in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was unveiled this week by Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide, at a media roundtable.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the opening of its 50th hotel in China –the Sheraton Jinan Hotel. The opening reinforces Starwood’s leadership position in China where it has signed 18 new deals in the past 10 months and remains on track with plans to double its presence by 2012.
Jamaica’s hotels and villas are providing packages and specials this fall. Family-friendly Beaches Resorts offers families who book a three-night minimum stay by Oct. 29 for travel through Dec. 19 savings up to 65 percent off and up to two nights free. For kids, Beaches entertains with their Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street, and new ‘tween and teen programming.