Hyatt to Debut First Hyatt Vivid Resort in Cancun Next Year
In early 2024, Hyatt Hotels Corporation is scheduled to unveil the adults-only Hyatt Vivid Grand Island – the first Hyatt… Read More »
Hotel Executives Predict Strong July 4 Holiday Bookings for 2023
On the heels of a robust new jobs report, hotel industry executives are predicting a strong July 4 holiday weekend…. Read More »
Get to Know Princess Hotels & Resorts
All-Inclusive resorts continue to grow and grow throughout the travel industry. Princess Hotels & Resorts is one of those resorts… Read More »
Marriott International Announces New Affordable Midscale Lodging Brand
Marriott International announced plans to expand in the affordable midscale lodging segment with the launch of a new brand. As… Read More »
Sonesta Launches Two New Soft Brands
Sonesta International Hotel Corporation is debuting two soft brands that will expand its upscale offerings, called Classico, A Sonesta Collection… Read More »
Hotel and Resort Package Deals Perfect for Dad This Father’s Day
With people continuing to place a significantly higher value on memorable experiences than the accumulation of material goods, perhaps now… Read More »
Concur Integrates Battleface Insurance Offerings
Travel insurance provider Battleface has integrated with Concur Travel to provide customizable travel protection offers based on booking activity, the… Read More »
Marriott to Launch Midscale Ext.-Stay Brand
Marriott International plans to launch a new extended-stay brand within the midscale segment in the U.S. and Canada, the company… Read More »
STR Forecasts Rate Hikes, Lowers Occupancy Projection
STR and Tourism Economics have updated their 2023 U.S. hotel forecast by lifting rate expectations and slightly lowering occupancy projections,… Read More »
Caribbean Destinations Must Prepare for Climate Hazards, Says CTO Chairman
Hurricanes and climate-related hazards continue to threaten Caribbean destinations and the region’s critical tourism sector, making preparation and mitigation “of… Read More »
First Cannabis-Friendly Hotel Opens in Las Vegas
What is being billed as the “first cannabis-friendly hotel in Las Vegas has opened. The Lexi Las Vegas, located in… Read More »
New Hotels Provide Enticing New Options in Puerto Rico
The tourism industry is booming in Puerto Rico, with air arrivals for the first quarter of 2023 an impressive 21… Read More »
Margaritaville Beach Resort Riviera Maya Opens to First Guests
Margaritaville Beach Resort Riviera Maya, the newest all-inclusive Island Reserve collection resort, opened its doors to guests on June 1,… Read More »
Despite Inflation and Rising Costs, U.S. Consumers Remain Committed to Summer Travel Plans
Persistent inflation and higher interest rates have placed financial strain on many households, causing consumers to reconsider certain expenditures, such… Read More »
US Visitors Spent Record Amount in Britain in 2022
Americans love visiting Britain. (And really, what’s not to love?) American travelers remained Britain’s single-largest and most valuable inbound visitor… Read More »
Sandals and Beaches Celebrate the Caribbean With Sale and Bonus Commission
Sandals Resorts has announced its Rhythm and Blues Sale celebrating National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The sale is a win for… Read More »
Wyndham Launches Registry Collection in Europe
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, celebrated the opening of its first Registry Collection hotel in… Read More »
IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces New Wi-Fi Auto Connect Feature
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of a new mobile product feature, dubbed IHG Wi-Fi Auto Connect. The new… Read More »
Traveler Confidence High Ahead of Summer Vacation Season
A new study found that travelers are reporting high confidence levels ahead of the peak summer vacation travel season. Data… Read More »
Travelers Don’t Fully Trust AI, But the Travel Industry Continues to Adopt It
Artificial intelligence is becoming less of a possibility and more of a reality for the world, yet the majority of… Read More »
Sandals Debuts Refreshed Logos for Sandals, Beaches Resorts Brands
Sandals Resorts International is rolling out refreshed logos for its famous Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts brands. The updated modernized… Read More »
Hyatt To Expand All-Inclusive Brand in Mexico With Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres
Hyatt has revealed plans for a new adults-only, all-inclusive property in the Mexican Caribbean. The hotel giant announced that the… Read More »
San Francisco Travel Association Kicks Off New $6 Million Tourism Campaign
The San Francisco Travel Association is kicking-off its largest-ever marketing campaign designed to reach leisure travelers and meeting planners and… Read More »
Business Travel Finally Bouncing Back as Mindsets Shift
Is business travel finally coming back after more than three years of telephone calls and Zoom meetings? At least one… Read More »
How Scents Help Sell a Hotel and Improve Your Experience
There are many things guests are likely to notice when staying at a hotel. Think: quality of the amenities, attentive… Read More »
The Growing Tourism Relationship Between Portugal and the US
Portugal’s tourism industry is steadily rebounding following the COVID-19 pandemic and the growth in visitors includes a healthy uptick in… Read More »