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MIA celebrates inaugural Miami-Reykjavik flight by WOW air

On April 6, Miami International Airport (MIA) and WOW air celebrated the launch of first-ever Miami-Reykjavík passenger service by the low-cost transatlantic airline, which also made Miami its sixth U.S. destination and first in the southeast U.S. Additionally, the route launch marked MIA’s fourth Nordic destination, 23rd European route, and ninth low-cost carrier.

 

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Brand USA unveils vibrant consumer website

Brand USA has launched an exciting new and revitalized website, VisitTheUSA.com, welcoming prospective international visitors to explore the endless travel opportunities in the USA. With social media serving as a key force in travel planning, Brand USA has designed VisitTheUSA.com as a consumer website to include a social-first approach.

 

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HSMAI honors innovation at its 60th Annual Adrian Awards

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) presented the 60th Annual Adrian Awards on February 21, 2017 at the New York Marriott Marquis, recognizing excellence in travel advertising, digital marketing and public relations, and the leaders behind the work. “It’s always wonderful to be able to celebrate the innovators of our industry,” said Robert A. Gilbert, president and CEO of HSMAI.

 

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ITB Berlin 2017: Positive economic forecasts give the global travel industry a boost

The 51st. edition of ITB Berlin (March 8-12) once again underlined the importance and power of the global travel industry. More than 10,000 exhibiting companies from 184 countries and regions displayed their products and services to some 109,000 trade visitors. Two-thirds of trade visitors said they were directly authorized to buy travel products.

 

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New Public Sculpture Honors LGBTQ Champions

The City of North Miami honors LGBTQ pioneers with new art in public places installation celebrating Miami-Dade County’s LGBTQ history. The artwork, created by Miami artist Alan Gutierrez, will remain permanently installed at Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park, located at 1725 NE 135th Street in North Miami.

 

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Norwegian Cruise Line will have four new ships

Company contracts with Fincantieri S.p.A. Four ships are on order for delivery in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, with an option for two additional ships to be delivered in 2026 and 2027. Each ship will accommodate approximately 3,300 guests. The total investment in four vessels is more than 3 billion dollars.

 

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