Official survey indicates growth between June and September, during 2016 Rio Olympics. Policy benefits North American, Canadian, Japanese and Australian tourists. The visa waiver policy, defended by Embratur (Brazilian Tourism Board) and by the Ministry of Tourism (MTur) and applied during the period of the 2016 Olympics and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (from […]
Georgia makes list of National Geographic Traveler’s “Best of the World” Destinations for 2017 Georgia is one of three U.S. locations and the only state featured The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism division announced today that Georgia has been selected as one of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s 21 “Best of the World” destinations for […]
If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, you’re among the record number of Americans who will hit the road or fly the friendly skies to celebrate the holiday this year. According to AAA, 48.7 million people will travel next week, a nearly two-percent increase from last year and the most since 2007. Meanwhile, meteorologists are projecting delays […]
“Bling-bling” luxury is beginning to lose its appeal while self-discovery and life-changing experiences are appearing on every traveler’s radar. This latest trend involves distinctive expeditions to places where indigenous traditions abound. However, guests crave the highest level of comfort and pampering. Here are the trends that Steve from Abelow Travel predicts will dominate travel next […]
Cinema Tourism (Set-Jetting) is a reality, and you only have to do the Math to realise that. Following the release of Out of Africa, the number of visitors to Kenya increased by 500%, while visitors to the Wallace Monument rose by 300% following the release of Braveheart. The Crown Hotel, Amersham, had to put up […]
Residents of “The Big Easy” will soon find it easier to visit “Big Ben”, thanks to the launch of British Airways flights between New Orleans and London. The four times per week service is scheduled to begin on March 27, 2017, which will make it the only nonstop service to Europe. Tickets are available to […]
The first flights between New York and Chicago to Haneda Airport in Tokyo are launching October 30, 2016. All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be the first airline to offer these direct flights making it much easier for U.S. travelers to get to the Japanese capital, with flights leaving from both cities daily. Haneda Airport is […]
You’ve probably already been to Las Vegas as a business traveler. Countless numbers of conventions for all types of meetings take place in the city’s huge convention spaces. So since you’ve seen that, you also saw the incredible Las Vegas Strip, with the gigantic casino hotels and marvels like the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of […]
Jamaican’s world-renowned Blue Mountain Coffee is a classification of coffee grown in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica and is one of the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world, the majority of which is exported to Japan. Known for its mild flavor and lack of bitterness, only coffee that grows at least 2,000 feet […]
A new survey by international luxury travel network Virtuoso has revealed the hottest destinations, activities and trends in the rapidly expanding world of adventure travel. An overwhelming 95 percent of Virtuoso travel specialists say they have seen active, adventure and specialty travel sales rise within the past 12 months. As well, adventure travel’s future is looking […]