TV Celebrities Chip and Joanna Gaines Set to Launch New Waco Boutique Hotel in November
Chip and Joanna Gaines, reality TV stars and owners of lifestyle and media brand Magnolia, will celebrate the opening of… Read More »
Hyatt Vacation Club Launches and Introduces Enhanced Vacation Experiences
Merging former Hyatt Residence Club properties and former Welk Resort properties under one banner, a rebranded Hyatt Vacation Club has… Read More »
Sabre Partners with SAS Scandinavian to Offer NDC Content to Travel Agencies
A new multiyear distribution deal will enable Sabre-connected travel agencies to offer Scandinavian Airlines’ future New Distribution Capability content, the… Read More »
Ramp Secures $300 Million Investment to Expand Financial Services
Corporate spend management startup Ramp has raised $300 million in Series D funding. The investment in the company, which was… Read More »
Amtrak Boosts Modernization with Additional Airo Trainsets Order
Amtrak has ordered ten more Amtrak Airo trainsets as part of its modernization efforts, bringing the total to 83 trainsets,… Read More »
DeSantis’ Oversight Committee Targets Disney World Employee Perks and Discounts
The feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney World escalated beyond mere words. As DeSantis and seven others… Read More »
US Maintains its Position as Global Leader in Retail Tourism
New data showed that the United States remains the preferred choice for travelers looking to shop during their vacation. According… Read More »
MGM Resorts Foundation Grants Over $2.7 Million to Nonprofit Organizations
The MGM Resorts Foundation (the “Foundation”) has awarded more than $2.7 million in grants to nonprofit organizations located in communities… Read More »
Four New Hotels Join Leading Hotels of the World this Autumn
The Leading Hotels of the World, the world’s largest collection of independent luxury hotels, welcomed four new member hotels into… Read More »
Sea Cloud Cruises Embarks on North American Expansion Journey
Hamburg, Germany-based Sea Cloud Cruises, which operates a fleet of three windjammers, is adding senior leadership in North America dedicated… Read More »
Travelport Rounds the Corner on New Platform Migration
More than two years after launching Travelport Plus as a unified platform to replace its three legacy global distribution systems,… Read More »
TravelBank Makes American NDC Content Available in Exchanges
TravelBank has launched booking features for American Airlines’ New Distribution Capability content through its travel platform, the company announced. TravelBank… Read More »
South African TMC Launches on Spotnana Tech Stack
South Africa-based ticketing agency Ticketpro is launching a travel management company, Ticketpro Travel Solutions, based on the Spotnana platform, the… Read More »
Central Florida Tourism Achieves New Record-Breaking Milestone
Central Florida brought in a record $87.6 billion in 2022, a significant 31 percent increase over the previous year. That’s… Read More »
Global Tourism Industry Anticipated to Surpass $15.5 Trillion in the Next Decade
In 34 countries around the world, the travel and tourism industry has recovered so dramatically that economic activity now exceeds… Read More »
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Unveils Fresh Brand Awareness Campaigns
It’s hard to imagine Miami needing any more publicity and recognition, but the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)… Read More »
New President Announced for US Armed Forces Online Travel Agency
One of the leading online travel agencies for active and retired United States Armed Forces members, Militaryfares.com, announced that industry… Read More »
Top Hotels of 2022: Highest Room Revenue Earners Revealed
Marriott International had a very profitable year in 2022. With a whopping $61.4 billion in systemwide room revenue, the hotel… Read More »
July Sees U.S. Hotel Rates Increase, Though Occupancy Declines Persist, Reports STR
Average daily rates and revenue per available room for U.S. hotels in July increased slightly year over year while occupancy… Read More »
Surging Caribbean Tourism Fuels Expanded Flight Schedules for Travelers
Less than one year ago, Caribbean tourism stakeholders wondered if high airfares might scuttle the region’s tourism rebound. Yet rather… Read More »
How Hotel “Junk Fees” Can Ruin Your Travel Budget
If you are planning to book a hotel for your next trip, you might want to check the fine print… Read More »
Blue Diamond Resorts Expands Portfolio with Upcoming Resorts in Jamaica and Antigua
With a diverse portfolio that encompasses more than 45 properties and 18,000 room, Blue Diamond Resorts has become the fastest-growing… Read More »