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San Juan County in Utah joins International Council of Tourism Partners as another US member

San Juan County in Utah joins International Council of Tourism Partners as another US member

San Juan County is the newest member of the International Council of Tourism Partners. San Juan County is located in the US state of Utah, where it is referred to as “Utah’s Canyon Country.” San Juan County encompasses an area of almost 8,000 square … February 4, 2012
Seychelles’ unique Coco de Mer nut is the latest chocolate collection for Valentines 2012

Seychelles’ unique Coco de Mer nut is the latest chocolate collection for Valentines 2012

French Chocolatier Patrick Roger had come up with the latest chocolate collection with both male and female Coco de Mer chocolates for 2012 Valentine’s Day. “One cannot miss them … the shop windows are full of them,” said a Parisian to the … February 3, 2012
Seychelles President Michel awarded honorary doctorate by TERI University

Seychelles President Michel awarded honorary doctorate by TERI University

The Chancellor of TERI University and Director-General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Dr. RK Pachauri, has conferred an honorary Doctorate in Philosophy on President James Michel, who is also Chancellor of the University of Seychelles, … February 3, 2012
ICTP welcomes Anguilla Tourist board as its newest member

ICTP welcomes Anguilla Tourist board as its newest member

The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that the Anguilla Tourist Board has become a member of ICTP. Anguilla joins ICTP members from around the globe – from Oman to Johannesburg, from Virginia to La Reunion, from Seychelles … February 3, 2012
Qatar Airways’ in-flight magazine covers eating out in Seychelles

Qatar Airways’ in-flight magazine covers eating out in Seychelles

Seychelles is maintaining its visibility across the world through many of its niche assets. Recently, it is the food of the tropical islands of the Seychelles that has brought them to the world. It is through gillypickup.co.uk that this aspect of Seychelles … February 2, 2012
The Ramsar Convention and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) join forces to celebrate World Wetlands Day

The Ramsar Convention and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) join forces to celebrate World Wetlands Day

From the Great Barrier Reef to the Okavango Delta, the Danube Delta and many other thousands of wetlands, the human love for watery places has sustained tourism and recreation in wetlands around the world for countless decades. February 2 of each … February 2, 2012
Seychelles President and Indian Prime Minister reaffirm privileged partnership

Seychelles President and Indian Prime Minister reaffirm privileged partnership

President James Michel of Seychelles has met with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh of India in New Delhi, to discuss ways in which to strengthen bilateral cooperation, as well as improve regional security. The President is on a working visit to India, … February 2, 2012
The Jetshare Portal Victor proudly presents: The German website

The Jetshare Portal Victor proudly presents: The German website

If you would like to charter a private jet or share your own, use www.flyvictor.de Victor is the first online platform where private jets can be chartered and individual seats in charter flights can be bought and sold. The company was founded by Clive … February 2, 2012
Spring Break in Paris and Nice is only USD665

Spring Break in Paris and Nice is only USD665

LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois - If “Midnight in Paris” gets your vote for best movie of the year, here’s a package made for you. TourCrafters’ Spring Break in Paris and Nice package not only gives you 3 nights in the City of Light, but also 3 nights … January 31, 2012
The annual Seychelles BENELUX Tourism Roadshow… going from strength to strength

The annual Seychelles BENELUX Tourism Roadshow… going from strength to strength

After completing its successful week, taking the Seychelles destination and its selective products through various parts of Benelux in the form of luxurious presentations provided by the Seychelles Tourism Board and hotel partners, the Seychelles continues … January 30, 2012
International cooperation between Seychelles, UK and Denmark takes tough stance on piracy

International cooperation between Seychelles, UK and Denmark takes tough stance on piracy

International cooperation to counter the increasing threat of piracy has led to the successful detention of 18 suspected pirates who will be transferred to, and possibly prosecuted, in Seychelles. The government of Seychelles has agreed to take custody … January 30, 2012
Seychelles President on working visit to India this week

Seychelles President on working visit to India this week

The Seychelles President, Mr. James Michel will be traveling to India this week to address the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2012, which will be inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The Seychelles President attended the summit in … January 30, 2012
Iwo Jima veterans reunite on Guam

Iwo Jima veterans reunite on Guam

TUMON, Guam - Iwo Jima war veterans will meet on Guam for a Reunion of Honor on March 10-12, 2012. The reunion is being arranged and promoted by the Iwo Jima Association of America. The participants will room at Guam’s Outrigger Guam Resort, enjoying … January 29, 2012
First Chinese couple’s wedding in Seychelles will boost visibility of islands in China

First Chinese couple’s wedding in Seychelles will boost visibility of islands in China

Mason’s Travel is one of the Destination Management Companies (DMCs) proactive in the promotion of Seychelles in the Chinese market. They have embarked on a wonderful series of promotional activities on the Chinese Market laid out for 2012. Their year … January 29, 2012
PATA: Asia-Pacific tourism poised to record 6 percent growth for 2011

PATA: Asia-Pacific tourism poised to record 6 percent growth for 2011

BANGKOK, Thailand - Preliminary results released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) show a collective increase of 6 percent year-on-year for international arrivals into Asia/Pacific destinations during each of the months of October and … January 27, 2012
DeafNation media team visits Guam

DeafNation media team visits Guam

TUMON, Guam - DeafNation’s Joel Barish arrived on Guam Wednesday as part of an around-the-world tour. This is his third. Barish traveled from Austin, Texas, to Sweden, India, Bhutan, Bali, and the Philippines. Guam and Hawaii are his last stops on the … January 27, 2012
With banffhotels.travel, the trip of a lifetime is only a click away

With banffhotels.travel, the trip of a lifetime is only a click away

John Purcell, founder and owner of Banff Hotels, aims to provide travelers with a one-stop shop for finding hotels and accommodations in Banff, Canada. When the .travel domain came to be, he knew that having a .travel extension for the Banff Hotels web … January 26, 2012
Hawaii Tourism Association appoints Ambassador from Russia

Hawaii Tourism Association appoints Ambassador from Russia

HONOLULU & MOSCOW - When Russians travel, they like to spend a lot of money, they like to stay in luxury accommodation, and they stay for awhile – generally 2 to 3 weeks at a stretch. Basically, they want to be pampered and enjoy themselves and are … January 26, 2012
Seychelles Tourism Ambassadors meet in Tanzania

Seychelles Tourism Ambassadors meet in Tanzania

Melton Ernesta, based in Jamaica, and Maryvonne Pool, who is based in Tanzania, met this week in Dar es Salam, Tanzania, to strategize together plans for supporting actions by the island’s Tourism Ambassadors based in the four corners of the world. … January 26, 2012
Seychelle’s thank you mission in London receives positive feedback

Seychelle’s thank you mission in London receives positive feedback

The January 14, 2012 press and tour operator lunch, sponsored by Seychelles in London, has been well received by the trade in the United Kingdom. Lena Hoareau, the Head of the island's London Office of their PR & News Bureau, has been receiving messages … January 25, 2012
Yes to President Obama’s tourism policy – And... let’s include the poor countries and green growth from the start

Yes to President Obama’s tourism policy – And... let’s include the poor countries and green growth from the start

HAWAII & BRUSSELS, January 25, 2012: It is right to welcome President Obama’s new support for the tourism sector and to congratulate Roger Dow and the US travel and tourism industry for their brilliant repositioning of the sector in recent years … January 25, 2012
Good luck navigating the fluctuating and volatile business class airfare maze

Good luck navigating the fluctuating and volatile business class airfare maze

DALLAS, Texas - In an era of tighter yield management of both fares and award redemption, it is getting harder to find genuine travel deals, most especially for travelers at the front of the plane. Consolidation within the industry globally has resulted … January 25, 2012
Zorb thrill ride lands on Guam

Zorb thrill ride lands on Guam

TUMON, Guam - Described as a cross between a roller-coaster and a water slide, Zorb rides are intended to quicken the pulse and elicit thrills. The New Zealand company set up shop this month at Guam’s Leo Palace Resort. Zorb Guam has two unique tracks … January 25, 2012
Seychelles Tourism Office in Paris launches an aggressive training program for French and Benelux travel agents

Seychelles Tourism Office in Paris launches an aggressive training program for French and Benelux travel agents

As part of its B2B promotional activity program, the Seychelles Tourism Office in Paris is organizing a series of destination and product training for travel agents in Paris and suburbs (île de France) – called “les rendez-vous de l’Office du Tourisme … January 24, 2012
GreenLight WorldFlight takes off

GreenLight WorldFlight takes off

From Slovenia, a Central European country at the juncture of the Alps and the Mediterranean, on January 8 2012, the Virus SW ultra-light plane has set out on a two-month journey around the world. On January 20, pilot Matevz Lenarcic set off from San … January 24, 2012
Ethiopian Airline lands in the Seychelles with 152 Chinese holidaymakers

Ethiopian Airline lands in the Seychelles with 152 Chinese holidaymakers

For the first time ever in Seychelles history, an Ethiopian Airline charter touched down at the Seychelles International Airport with a full load of 152 Chinese holidaymakers. The 3-hour -and-50-minute flight from the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, … January 24, 2012
Guam Visitors Bureau joins the US Travel Association in applauding national strategy to boost travel and tourism

Guam Visitors Bureau joins the US Travel Association in applauding national strategy to boost travel and tourism

TUMON, Guam - In a first for the US, President Barack Obama today announced a national strategy on travel and tourism to boost travel in the United States. The US travel industry is a cornerstone of the US economy, representing 1.8 trillion in economic … January 20, 2012
Give something back through travel videos

Give something back through travel videos

GHENT, Belgium - Online video production company, Timbooktwo, is pioneering a unique one-for-one business model: for every video they make for a tourism company, they produce a completely free video for a charity. Timbooktwo is the world’s first … January 20, 2012
Seychelles Tourism Academy focuses strongly on lecturers training program in 2012

Seychelles Tourism Academy focuses strongly on lecturers training program in 2012

The Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) has started the New Year with a strong focus on the training program of its lecturers. This is in line with the Seychelles Tourism Academy's strategy to further empower its lecturers, and more importantly, to … January 20, 2012
US Commerce Secretary Bryson appoints Executive Director of Puerto Rico Tourism Company to US Department of Commerce’s Travel and Tourism Advisory Board

US Commerce Secretary Bryson appoints Executive Director of Puerto Rico Tourism Company to US Department of Commerce’s Travel and Tourism Advisory Board

SAN JUAN, PR– US Commerce Secretary John Bryson today appointed Mario González-Lafuente, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), to the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) of the US Department of Commerce, as part of a strategy … January 20, 2012




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