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For the second year in succession, Geneva has been named "Europe's Leading City Break Destination" at the World Travel Awards 2015 ceremony that took place at Forte Village in Sardinia on 5 September 2015. This distinction, as prestigious for tourism as an Oscar is for cinema, consolidates its status as an ideal destination for a weekend break.

Crystal River Cruises To Launch In March 2017 With 'River Yacht Class' Of Vessels And Guests' Experience Top Of Mind.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced that Thomas P. Ostebo who recently joined CLIA as President and CEO has stepped down from the position immediately, due to personal reasons.

In the interim, Cindy D'Aoust, Executive Vice President of Membership and Operations, will assume the role of acting CEO and oversee the management of global operations and the CLIA leadership teams until CLIA appoints a permanent CEO.

"CLIA's current leadership team is doing an outstanding job supporting our membership and driving the vision of the organization globally, even during this time of transition," said Global CLIA Chairman Adam M. Goldstein, President and COO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "While it is unfortunate that Tom is departing CLIA, his desire to put his family first is a testament to his character, and we wish him the best in all his future endeavors."

Tourismembassy Announces new features Providing a Social Platform and Network Focused on Travel, Tourism and Its Key Players

Finding in-depth information about nearly anywhere in the world has become much easier, thanks to the launch of the new travel social platform TourismEmbassy. Serving both travelers and tourism professionals, the new network has been met with a quick enthusiastic response.

Cruise Shipping Miami 2015 Conference Program Updated

Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today released a new online video documenting the recent successful sea trials of its first ship – the 930-passenger Viking Star – set to debut in April. The trials, which took place in the Aegean Sea in mid-December, represented the vessel's first voyage in open water.  

Viking Cruises offers destination-centric river and ocean cruising designed for experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. Featuring onboard cultural enrichment and included shore excursions, Viking's journeys are competitively priced for genuine value. Debuting its maiden season of ocean cruising in 2015, the sophisticated state-of-the-art Viking Star will host 930 guests on itineraries in Scandinavia and the Baltic; the Western and Eastern Mediterranean; and the British Isles.

Convenient Jaunts Or Extended Vacations: Crystal Offers Expanded Selection Of European Escapes.

The Queen Mary In New York: An Historic Maritime Vision, Still Relevant Today. 

Discover the top 10 trails of Colorado. Hike and bike more than 14,000 acres of scenic trails, parks and open spaces with motivational backdrops like Pikes Peak-America's Mountain and the glowing red rocks of Garden of the Gods.

Modern, cosmopolitan, smart and cultural, the essence of Dubai's identity finds expression in a new mid-market lifestyle hotel brand, Rove Hotels, developed by Emaar Hospitality Group.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy, the third Hyatt branded hotel in Istanbul joining Grand Hyatt Istanbul and Park Hyatt Istanbul Maçka Palas. The opening of this five-star hotel marks the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to this important commercial hub and popular tourist destination.

The girls of the paddock...A world full of Glamour and colors. The Umbrella Girls are part of the show.

IBTM AMERICA UNVEILS ITS NEW “MEETING POD”

GBTA Foundation Forecasts Western Europe Business Travel Spend to Grow in 2014 and 2015.

Founded in 2001, Thompson Hotels is an international hospitality company that offers sophisticated luxury to its discerning clientele.

Virgin KiteSurfing Armada

SixtyFive, a New Cocktail Lounge Adjacent to the Famed Room, Now Open Weeknights for Cocktails.

National Airlines, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is in the National Air Cargo Holdings family of enterprises.  National Airlines has been honored to transport a diverse group of guests, from orchestras, to international and US sports teams, to diplomats and military groups.

High-definition low-altitude videography by drones

Whether you want to promote a building, a skyscraper, producing a rock concert or climbing a sheer rock cliff, promote a tourist destination or a landscape of your country etc...Drones are now the ultimate tool that will give added dimension to the beauty of your place, destination, event...