Betwixtmas Travel: The Best Time for a Calm Year-End Escape
A new study by Hotels.com has identified one of the year’s fastest-growing travel trends: Betwixtmas, the period between Christmas and… Read More »
Jamaica Reopens to Tourists as Sandals Leads Recovery Push
Sandals Resorts International sent a strong message of confidence to the global travel industry last week, hosting a large-scale “Back… Read More »
Taylor Swift’s Wedding Venue Choice Could Boost Luxury Travel
Reports suggest global superstar Taylor Swift plans to marry fiancé Travis Kelce next June at the Ocean House in Watch… Read More »
Grace Bay Club Unveils Redesigned Adults-Only Hotel Suites
Grace Bay Resorts has completed a major redesign of the Hotel at Grace Bay Club, the exclusive adults-only enclave within… Read More »
AI Is Redefining the Front Door of Hotel Booking
Generative and agentic artificial intelligence could reshape the balance of power in hotel distribution, creating new opportunities for suppliers to… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech News: SiteMinder, United, Klook and More
SiteMinder adds AI expertiseSiteMinder has appointed Samantha Lawson as an independent non-executive director, effective December 1. Lawson—an AI and digital… Read More »
Grupo Posadas Expands Mexico and Caribbean Hotel Portfolio
Grupo Posadas, Mexico’s largest hotel operator, continues to expand its footprint across Mexico and the Caribbean as it targets further… Read More »
Mindtrip Unveils New AI Tools to Boost Hotel Guest Engagement
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered travel platform Mindtrip, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2025, has rolled out a new suite… Read More »
Hyatt Names New Luxury Brand Leader, Details 2026 Hotel Openings
Hyatt has appointed Tamara Lohan as interim global brand leader for its luxury collection and outlined a series of high-profile… Read More »
How Social Search Is Shaping the Future of Travel Planning
Social media is playing an increasingly central role in travel discovery, influencing how travelers find inspiration, plan trips and even… Read More »
Impressive Punta Cana Review: Beachfront Stay With All-Inclusive Perks
Impressive Punta Cana lives up to its name with a prime beachfront location that feels tailor-made for a Caribbean getaway…. Read More »
Spark by Hilton Debuts in Caribbean and Latin America in Puerto Rico
Spark by Hilton has made its Caribbean and Latin America debut with the opening of a 120-room hotel in Ponce,… Read More »
Study Finds Most Americans Choose Hotels Over Rentals for Holidays
A new study from Upgraded Points shows that a clear majority of Americans prefer hotels over short-term rentals such as… Read More »
Evolve Acquires Guestworks Portfolio From Vacasa
Vacation rental management company Evolve has acquired the Guestworks portfolio from Vacasa for an undisclosed sum. Guestworks provides technology tools… Read More »
RIU Jamaica Resorts to Fully Reopen by End of Year
RIU Hotels & Resorts is preparing to reopen all seven of its Jamaica properties by the end of the year… Read More »
Rethinking Travel Loyalty and What Really Drives Brand Consistency
The term “loyalty” in travel typically brings to mind points, tiers, elite status and credit cards. These systems dominate the… Read More »
MiM Hotels Partners With Meliá, Joins The Meliá Collection
Meliá Hotels International has formed a strategic partnership with MiM Hotels, the boutique brand owned by football legend Leo Messi…. Read More »
Villas of Distinction Launches Cyber Week Deals for Advisors
Villas of Distinction has announced new Cyber Week promotions offering major rewards for both travel advisors and their clients, including… Read More »
Top Black Friday & Cyber Monday Hotel Deals Across the U.S.
It’s that time of year again—your chance to score major savings on hotel stays across the United States. Below is… Read More »
AIC Hotel Group Celebrates Top Advisors at Showstopper Awards
AIC Hotel Group honored nearly 200 of its highest-producing travel advisors during its annual Showstopper Awards, held this year at… Read More »
Riu Palace Calypso Reopens After Major Upgrade and Sustainability Push
Hotel Riu Palace Calypso on Jandía Beach in the Canary Islands has reopened following a full renovation that enhances dining… Read More »
Trump Hotel and New Atlantis Resort Boost Maldives Expansion
A top South Asian destination is set for a significant luxury boost as officials confirm two major resort developments in… Read More »
RIU Releases 2025 Travel Advisor Handbook to Boost Sales
RIU Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its 2025 Travel Advisor Handbook, a comprehensive sales guide designed to help advisors maximize… Read More »
MGM Grand Reveals $300M Renovation With Nearly 4,000 New Rooms
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has unveiled a $300 million renovation that fully transforms nearly 4,000 rooms and suites at… Read More »
Hilton Launches Diamond Reserve Tier with Premium Elite Benefits
Hilton is rolling out major updates to its Honors loyalty program, including a new top-tier elite status offering elevated, personalized… Read More »
Sandals Shares Jamaica Resort Recovery Update After Hurricane
Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart, CD, delivered an in-depth update on Jamaica’s tourism recovery and the status of Sandals… Read More »