Tag: tourism
In Wake of U.S. Policy Shift, Travel Industry Eyes Cuba Tourism
President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced plans to restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba after 50 years. The decision will ease travel restrictions for...
Boston Marathon to Bring Economic Boost to Region
The 118th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2014, and surrounding marathon-related events including the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo and the Boston Athletic...
New Orleans Hotels Approve Room-Tax Hike
Last year in Louisiana, a state law was passed that would allow for New Orleans hotels to impose a new 1.75 percent room charge...
Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association Names New President
Richmond, Va.—The Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association (VHTA) has hired Eric D. Terry as its president, succeeding Executive Director Barry Hawkins who is retiring...
Los Angeles Hotels Broke Records in 2013
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board (LA Tourism) President and CEO Ernest Wooden Jr. announced that Los...