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Celebrate the king of fruits at Trinidad and Tobago’s Mango Festival

Celebrate the king of fruits at Trinidad and Tobago’s Mango Festival

The dual-island Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago is known for its superb cuisine and spectacular street food, but on July 4 and 7, the nation of foodies will pay homage to the king of tropical fruit. Sweet, juicy and versatile, delicious mangoes … June 18, 2013
The Travel Tech Show at WTM and Amadeus round table talks launched with successful focus on the luxury sector

The Travel Tech Show at WTM and Amadeus round table talks launched with successful focus on the luxury sector

The luxury travel sector is failing to make use of the opportunities the Internet offers, reveals a new series of round table talks involving the best and brightest minds in travel.The comments were made at a the first of four round table conversations … June 18, 2013
Global buyers confirm demand for North American Exhibitors at EIBTM

Global buyers confirm demand for North American Exhibitors at EIBTM

EIBTM [ www.eibtm.com ], the global platform for the meeting and events industry, which is dedicated to driving the industry forward, has recently announced that 47% of Hosted Buyers who attended EIBTM 2012, placed business in North America as a direct … June 18, 2013
New opportunities in tourism explored at Caribbean Investment Forum

New opportunities in tourism explored at Caribbean Investment Forum

In its third successful year, the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2013 delivered on the promise of rich opportunities for investors seeking a foothold in the Caribbean. More than 500 entrepreneurs, government ministers, investors, CEOs, and CFOs heeded … June 15, 2013
Tobago Day at the Races in Trinidad

Tobago Day at the Races in Trinidad

Although called a twin-island republic, Trinidad and Tobago are both culturally divergent. Whereas Trinidad is considered bustling and energetic, in Tobago one can get a more laid-back Caribbean experience. One of the customs that is inherent to … June 15, 2013
It’s a Sundae to remember in Trinidad & Tobago

It’s a Sundae to remember in Trinidad & Tobago

Food festivals are not uncommon around the world, but apart from wine for example being the focus of any particular festival, there are few that bring one particular food into the spotlight. There is the Melon Festival in Australia, the Gilroy Garlic … June 15, 2013
We Beat St. James Live – a cultural extravaganza

We Beat St. James Live – a cultural extravaganza

From June 7 to 16, 2013, the bustling community of St. James in Western Trinidad will be celebrating the “We Beat” festival. The festival, which is in its thirteenth year, promises to be a memorable one with cultural displays including a street steel … June 13, 2013
Brand USA named official tourism partner for World Routes 2013

Brand USA named official tourism partner for World Routes 2013

WASHINGTON, DC - Brand USA, the nation’s public-private partnership dedicated to increasing international visitation to the United States through marketing and promotional efforts, today announced an agreement to serve as official tourism partner for … June 12, 2013
Mega Mascarun: the adventure continues

Mega Mascarun: the adventure continues

After discovering the seaside coast of the island and enjoying its sandy beaches and its preserved lagoon, on Tuesday, participants of Mega Mascarun headed south and east, to meet the volcano and vivid water. It was an eventful day that ended with a traditional … June 12, 2013
Register now for WTM 2013

Register now for WTM 2013

World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, has opened registration for World Travel Market (WTM) 2013. WTM 2013 is poised to be the biggest and best WTM yet with a number of new initiatives taking place across the four-day … June 10, 2013
Seychelles to host travel and tourism mart in 2014

Seychelles to host travel and tourism mart in 2014

Seychelles is taking the lead in promoting regional tourism and will host a travel and tourism mart with the member states of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) next year to give the industry a further boost. This … June 9, 2013
Skal International joins with IIPT in launching Peace Towns initiative

Skal International joins with IIPT in launching Peace Towns initiative

STOWE, Vermont & TORREMOLINOS, Spain – The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) is proud to announce the IIPT/Skal Peace Town project, a joint partnering initiative with Skal international. A goal has been set for the dedication … June 7, 2013
CTO honors travel journalists at Trinidad & Tobago-sponsored media awards ceremony during Caribbean Week in New York

CTO honors travel journalists at Trinidad & Tobago-sponsored media awards ceremony during Caribbean Week in New York

NEW YORK, New York – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) recognized travel journalists covering the region at the CTO Media Awards Luncheon at Caribbean Week in New York. The luncheon, held at the New Yorker Hotel on Thursday, June 6, was sponsored … June 7, 2013
Rwanda celebrates mountain gorillas through naming ceremony

Rwanda celebrates mountain gorillas through naming ceremony

Rwanda will celebrate the birth of baby gorillas through “Kwita Izina,” the annual naming ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze, on June 22, 2013. This was announced today by Rica Rwigamba, head of Tourism and Conservation at the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). … June 7, 2013
WTM 2012 will generate more than £410m for Global Village exhibitors

WTM 2012 will generate more than £410m for Global Village exhibitors

World Travel Market (WTM) 2012, the leading global event for the travel industry, will generate more than £410 million (US$640 million) for exhibitors in its Global Village region, reveals independent research. The Global Village covers travel and … June 7, 2013
World Travel Awards opens voting for Asia and Australasia

World Travel Awards opens voting for Asia and Australasia

Online voting for 2013 has now opened and the organizers of the awards are encouraging both trade and consumers to submit votes in order to determine those companies and organizations who excel in travel, tourism, and hospitality in the Asia & Australasia … June 7, 2013
Seychelles Tourism Board wins  The Best Publicity Award in KOTFA, the Korea World Travel Fair

Seychelles Tourism Board wins The Best Publicity Award in KOTFA, the Korea World Travel Fair

Seychelles participated in the 26th Korea World Travel Fair, also known as KOTFA, from May 30 to June 2, 2013, with the Regional Manager of the Seychelles Tourist Office, Korea, Ms. Julie Kim; the Seychelles Honorary Consul General, Mr. Dong Chang Jeong; … June 5, 2013
Darling party on Reunion Island

Darling party on Reunion Island

The 10th edition of the festival Chouchou will take place in Darling located in Chouchou in Hell-Bourg, Salazie, on Reunion Island will take place this year from from Friday-Sunday, June 7-9. Activities and fun times include straw braiding, Darling cakes, … June 5, 2013
World Tourism Day 2013 - promoting tourism’s role in water preservation

World Tourism Day 2013 - promoting tourism’s role in water preservation

Centered on the theme “Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future,” World Tourism Day (WTD) 2013 will underline tourism´s responsibility and needed commitment to preserving the world´s vital water resources. The Maldives will host the official … June 4, 2013
Seychelles news in Brazil promotes the underwater world of the islands

Seychelles news in Brazil promotes the underwater world of the islands

The mid-ocean islands of the Seychelles continues its drive in South America and has now moved to increase the general awareness about the island’s Festival of the Sea, SUBIOS, in South America. This is an effort to now promote this event in particular … June 3, 2013
Seychelles Tourism Board used the 2013 Madagascar Tourism Trade Fair to showcase its unique selling points

Seychelles Tourism Board used the 2013 Madagascar Tourism Trade Fair to showcase its unique selling points

Following the official opening of the 2013 International Tourism Fair Madagascar (ITM) at the Hotel Carlton with addresses and the ribbon-cutting ceremony by Mr. Eric Koller, President, de l’Office National du Tourisme de Madagascar; Mr. Didier Robert … June 3, 2013
Skal International President presides at the 42nd Skal Asia Congress

Skal International President presides at the 42nd Skal Asia Congress

President Singh paid tribute to the Skal Club of Columbo, under the presidency of Keethi Jayaweera and his team. Sri Lanka is no stranger to Skal Congresses, having hosted the 15th Skal Asia Congress in 1986 and the 23rd Skal Asia Congress in 1994. … May 31, 2013
Industry leaders register to attend Routes Africa 2013

Industry leaders register to attend Routes Africa 2013

Routes Africa is the only network planning forum for the African region, and the 8th Routes Africa event will take place in Kampala, Uganda, on July 7-9, 2013 and will be hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda and Entebbe International Airport. … May 31, 2013
Seychelles President to attend TICAD Summit

Seychelles President to attend TICAD Summit

President James Michel is traveling to Japan this weekend to attend the 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama. The President is accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jean-Paul Adam, and the Seychelles … May 31, 2013
Sakifo celebrates its 10th anniversary on Reunion Island

Sakifo celebrates its 10th anniversary on Reunion Island

The 10th Sakifo Music Festival will be held from June 7-9 in Saint-Pierre. This year, the program consists of a range of artists from different backgrounds around world, announcing a colorful event. It is worth a go to St. Peter for a musical mix of international … May 31, 2013
WTM launches first luxury showcase

WTM launches first luxury showcase

World Travel Market (WTM) 2013, the leading global event for the travel industry, will host its first “A Taste of ILTM at WTM on Monday & Tuesday, November 4 & 5. A Taste of ILTM at WTM, in association with fellow Reed Travel Exhibitions event International … May 30, 2013
Full moon shining brightly over Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

Full moon shining brightly over Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand is where the idea of full moon parties really began, on the island of Pha Ngan, and the idea has now spread to Phuket, where Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is one of the first hotels to have its own Full Moon Party, which … May 29, 2013
Reunion Island vibrates to the rhythm of Sakifo festival!

Reunion Island vibrates to the rhythm of Sakifo festival!

The 2013 edition of the holiday festival Sakifo will rendezvous on Reunion Island, this year celebrating its 10th anniversary. For the occasion, the organizers have planned an outstanding musical program reflecting the colors of the world and the Indian … May 24, 2013
Atlanta chosen as site of 2016 Travel Exchange

Atlanta chosen as site of 2016 Travel Exchange

LEXINGTON, Kentucky & ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - NTA and the United Motorcoach Association have selected Atlanta as the 2016 site of Travel Exchange, their combined trade and appointment show. The event will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center, … May 24, 2013
Kenya’s Massai Group arrives in Seychelles for Africa Day 2013 celebrations, FetAfrik

Kenya’s Massai Group arrives in Seychelles for Africa Day 2013 celebrations, FetAfrik

A Maasai performance group from the known Bomas of Kenya has arrived in Seychelles for the island’s 2013 Africa Day celebrations, FetAfrik. The Maasai group will be key performers at this year’s FetAfrik, and they will be helping to bring a touch … May 23, 2013




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