Azul Hotels by Karisma, a collection of family-friendly Gourmet Inclusive properties throughout Riviera Maya, named Rene Macin general manager of Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma.

Travel Alliance Partners, LLC (TAP), announced that it will be collaborating with Costa Cruise Lines, an Italian company based in Genoa, Italy and member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines. Costa sails a total of 12 ships operating in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, the Caribbean, South America, the United Arab Emirates, the Far East and the Indian Ocean. TAP is comprised of 32 tour operators operating in the United States and Canada.

Brazil says it is considering requiring foreigners who visit the Amazon to apply for special permits in order to control their activities in the region.

Group Metro, the acclaimed real estate leader in the Dominican Republic, is pleased to announce their latest, exciting project, Costa Blanca by Metro. The residential golf & beach community will span across 270 acres of lush property including almost three miles of coastline overlooking the Caribbean Sea, which also includes a half mile of gorgeous beach front in the blue lagoon bay of the project.

The U.S. Transportation Department slapped a $25,000 fine on new entrant Virgin America for failing to state in some early advertisements last year that it was not yet authorized to fly.

The U.S. Transportation Department slapped a $25,000 fine on new entrant Virgin America for failing to state in some early advertisements last year that it was not yet authorized to fly.