Hilton Hotels Corporation announced the introduction of the Doubletree by Hilton brand in Africa, with the signing of two Franchise License Agreements in Tanzania with the owners of the Opulent Hotel Group.
An influx of Eurozone leisure visitors was insufficient to offset the number of inbound travelers to Britain falling for the first time in seven years. British tourists also made fewer visits abroad last year, choosing instead the growing trend of “staycationing”, as a result of the downturn.
The British Virgin Islands have been recognized as the “Best Caribbean Island destination” in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Annual World’s Best Awards readers’ survey. Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards highlight the results of an annual, impartial survey that allows Travel + Leisure readers to share their opinions of their favorite travel experiences.
Instead of dampening travel for its citizens and curbing the flow of tourism cash for developing countries, the British and other G-20 Governments should offer cash incentives to its travelers who visit climate-friendly destinations, proposed a development expert.
Vietnam’s Blue Ocean Resort, managed by Life Resorts, is now offering treatments are now available at the just-opened Blue Ocean Spa, an indoor facility. Laid out in a square, with four corridors surrounding a central lounge and reception area, the spa’s configuration optimizes privacy within a fairly compact overall “footprint.”
Travel Impressions is planning to introduce a product line for Australia, New Zealand and Fiji with a tentative roll-out date late in the fourth quarter, Travel Pulse has learned.