Multicultural Travel News – News From Charleston, Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, South Dakota, Barbados, San Antonio and more

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News Briefs:

  • Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen’s Cenote Spa Wins 2018 World Luxury Spa Award; Design Inspired by Mayan Culture
  • Native Americans’ Day & Black Hills Powwow
  • Puerto Vallarta’s Historic Center Declared a Cultural Heritage of the State of Jalisco
  • 2018 Barbados Food and Rum Festival Focuses on Local Chefs and Mixologists
  • 12 Hotels Helped Visitors Celebrate Mexican Independence Day Like a Local
  • Interjet Unveils First Ad Campaign in U.S. and Canada “Inspiration to Travel”
  • San Antonio Celebrates Dia de los Muertos Like No Other City in the U.S.
  • Puerto Vallarta Welcomes 9 Michelin Chefs For Vallarta Gastronomica
  • Charleston Heritage Federation Fall 2018 Events
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Multicultural Travel News – News From Madeira, Belize, Scotland, San Antonio, Philadelphia, Mexico, AmaWaterways and Anguilla

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Multicultural Travel News – News From Madeira, Belize, Scotland, San Antonio, Philadelphia, Mexico, AmaWaterways and Anguilla
News Briefs:
Cultural Immersion Tours in Belize with the San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Tartan Weddings, A Scottish Destination Wedding Co Weaves Tradition and Romance into an Age-Old Custom
Gastronomy Master Class Series At Hotel Emma, San Antonio
The African-American story in Philadelphia’s Historic District
Vivo Resorts & Residences Debuts New Oaxacan-Inspired Residential Concept
Philadelphia’s Cultural & Historical Attractions Offer Spanish Guides
AmaWaterways Continues Sailings with a Latin Touch
Villa Viewfort Estate of Anguilla Reopens its Doors for Guests to Experience ‘Pure Anguilla,’ Showcasing Best of Anguillian Culture

Featured Article:
Madeira, Portugal: History and Culture, Nature, Wine and Gastronomy
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Madeira: History and Culture, Nature, The Climate, Wine, Gastronomy

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Celebrating its 600th anniversary this coming year in 2019, Madeira is a vacation destination both unspoiled and up-to date. Contradictions in co-existence! An off-road open-air jeep tour takes you to areas of the island untouched by time, where farming on steep slopes continues as it has through the ages. Ride the modern cable car up the mountain to visit the Monte Palace Botanical Gardens, then have a seat on a man-powered old-fashioned wicker basket taboggan sled built for two for a ride down along stone streets. Choose lodging in the style of the traditional 16th century “quintas” (farmhouse inn) such as the Quinta do Furão on a cliff top in Santana on the northeast coast or stay at the 5-star Pestana Carlton Madeira, a luxurious and charming hotel in the city of Funchal, with a Ballroom for meetings and a cocktail lounge for live music listening and dancing.

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AmaWaterways River Cruises Introduces Sailings with a Latin Touch with Bilingual Cruise Managers, Spanish-speaking Tour Guides

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AMAWATERWAYS INTRODUCES EXPANDED RANGE OF 
SPANISH-FRIENDLY SAILINGS FOR 2018 SEASON
Spanish-speaking Guests Will Enjoy Briefings Hosted by Bilingual Cruise Managers and Daily Tours with Spanish-speaking Guides

Citing an uptick in Latin American travelers onboard its European cruises AmaWaterways released the new line-up of special Spanish-friendly departures for 2018.  Each of the ten Sailings with a Latin Touch will be hosted by a bilingual Cruise Manager, who will deliver briefings in both English and Spanish. Other services include a daily tour with an exclusive coach transfer and Spanish- speaking guide, along with the daily cruise programs in Spanish and Spanish menus during breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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A Multicultural Travel Experience Onboard an AmaWaterways River Cruise

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By Lisa Skriloff, Editor, Multicultural Travel News

An AmaWaterways river cruise, onboard the AmaStella ship on the Danube River, such as “Melodies of the Danube,” (the cruise my boyfriend John and I joined for Multicultural Travel News,) offers the traveler a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the culture of five different countries in 8 days, all with only unpacking once.

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How Smart Event Organizers Are Using Big Data to Create Better Events

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This article appeared in Skift Magazine May 2017 issue https://skift.com/2017/05/17/how-smart-event-organizers-are-using-big-data-to-create-better-events/by Lisa SkriloffLimitations remain, but there’s a goldmine of data available that can help with sales, marketing, and production.— Deanna Ting

When the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia in 1774, simply knowing that 12 of the 13 colonies were sending delegates was likely more than enough to count as attendee data.

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Multicultural Meetings and Events Will Be Key as Minorities Become the Majority

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This article appeared in Skift Magazine May 2017 issue https://skift.com/2017/05/03/multicultural-meetings-and-events-will-be-key-as-minorities-become-the-majority/ by Lisa Skriloff 

Bringing more multicultural groups to a destination for meetings and events isn’t just good business. It’s also good for local communities and future tourism, too.

— Deanna Ting

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