Shareholders Approve Marriott – Starwood Merger
April 8, 2016 The deal is one (big) step closer to completion: At separate special stockholder meetings April 8, the stockholders of both Marriott International...
Inside AMResorts’ First Puerto Rico All-Inclusive
April 8, 2016By: Jena Tesse Fox In a little more than two years, AMResorts will open a new Dreams resort in Puerto Rico. When it...
Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Perth, Australia Delayed
April 8, 2016 The ongoing development of Perth, Australia's Elizabeth Quay seems to be hitting a snag. While the public spaces have opened, construction on...
Boutique Buzz: Hotel RL Coming to Houston
April 8, 2016 RLHC (Red Lion Hotels Corporation) revealed its tenth location for the Hotel RL brand will be constructed in downtown Houston, Texas. "The downtown...
Taking the Kids — During National Parks Week
There's no better question to ask kids when you're outdoors, especially at a national park or national monument this spring, suggests Joanie Budileni, chief...
World Travel Awards lands in Zanzibar ahead of Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
3 days ago World Travel Awards has landed on the paradise island of Zanzibar ahead of the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016. The event...
Conrad Pune opens to guests in India
3 days ago The smart luxury and intuitive service of the Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand debuts in India with the opening of Conrad Pune. Located...
Corinthia Budapest launches Royal Lounge for MICE organisers
3 days ago Corinthia Hotel Budapest has opened its brand-new Royal Lounge, Hungary’s first lounge dedicated to organisers of MICE events. The Royal Lounge is the...
Redman takes up group sales role at Yas Viceroy
3 days ago Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi has appointed Wayne Redman as director of group sales, Europe. In his new role, Redman will be based in...
Millennium Hotels launches new website to savvy travellers
4 days ago Millennium Hotels & Resorts has launched a dynamic new digital platform to give savvy customers an engaging, effortless looking and booking experience. The...
The St. Regis Langkawi opens to guests in Malaysia
4 days ago St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the arrival of the iconic luxury brand into Langkawi, UNESCO’s First World Geopark, with The...
Lamouche to head Accor budget brands in UK
5 days ago Karelle Lamouche has been appointed as senior vice president for economy and budget hotels at AccorHotels UK & Ireland. She will have overall...
This Week in Cruise: More New Cruise Ship Orders
April 4, 2016By: Adam Leposa It's been another big week for the cruise industry as more lines announce plans to expand their fleets. Princess Cruises is...
Virgin America to Be Sold for $2.6 Billion to Alaska Airlines
April 4, 2016By: Joe Pike Several media outlets are confirming what most travel experts have been expecting since last week - the domestic, low-cost carrier Virgin America is...
CroisiEurope to Expand to Africa
April 4, 2016By: Newswire CroisiEurope has announced that it will set sail in Africa in 2017. The line will expand to the new continent with...
Celebrity Cruises to Add High-Speed Internet
April 4, 2016By: Newswire Photo by Freeimages.com/Patataj Patataj Celebrity Cruises has announced plans to roll out a new Xcelerate high-speed wireless Internet capability across its entire...