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Tourism will flourish: thanks to forgetfulness
Is the ability to forget the key to bringing back tourism? It is no secret that crises can severely affect ... Read More
Redefining the way the world goes on vacation
Legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon “Butch” Stewart, one of the hospitality industry’s most vibrant personalities and founder of Sandals Resorts International, ... Read More
Costa Cruises floats out new Costa Toscana cruise ship
Italian cruise line's new LNG ship will be delivered in December Read More
5 reasons to expect cruise ship travel to surge in 2021
Five favorable cruise industry trends predicted for 2021 Read More
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts enters Nepal with new Kathmandu hotel
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues growth in sub-Indian continent with launch of Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand Read More
New Vermont Lodging Association formed
VLA's goals include retaining a professional and experienced lobbying firm to represent the Vermont lodging industry and serving as the ... Read More
Belize receives Safe Travels Stamp
Belize joins an esteemed group of destinations that have achieved this recognition, including Dubai, Mexican Caribbean, Barcelona, Jamaica, Mauritius and ... Read More
COVID-19 pandemic has cost global tourism industry $935 billion
COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge financial impact on tourism globally, affecting all countries around the world, as well as ... Read More
IHG Owners Association announces new CEO
John Muehlbauer Appointed Chief Executive Officer of the IHG Owners Association Read More
Ascott adds over 14,200 units globally in 2020 despite COVID-19
Ascott exceeds 2019 record growth in 2020 despite coronavirus pandemic Read More
New dual General Manager appointed at The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Miami Beach
Jacqueline “Jackie” Volkart has been named GM of Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour Read More
Community Tourism Mourns
Testimonies to the great life that was Gordon "Butch" Stewart continue to pour in after his passing on Monday. Butch ... Read More
Massive avalanche kills three people at Russian Arctic ski resort
Avalanche covered an area of around 300 square meters, crushing several huts and killing three people including a child Read More
Grenada Tourism mourns passing of Sandals Resorts founder Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart
The Ministry of Tourism and the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) express sadness over news of the passing of Tourism business ... Read More
MGM Resorts International names new Chief Financial Officer
MGM Resorts International announces appointment of gaming and hospitality executive Jonathan Halkyard its new CFO. Read More
Carnival Cruises cancels all US operations through March 31, 2021
Carnival Cruise Line notifies guests of cruise cancellations, offers future cruise credit or full refund Read More
Holland America Line extends pause in cruise operations
Holland America Line announced the extension its pause of cruise operations for Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast, Caribbean, Mediterranean and ... Read More
Tourism and Pandemics: Do They Coexist?
What makes COVID-19 different from previous diseases in the speed and reach of the virus and the extent of the ... Read More
CTO: Gordon “Butch” Stewart’s legacy will shape future generations
It is with great sadness that the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has learned of the death of Jamaican and Caribbean ... Read More
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister mourns the passing of tourism icon Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart
Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett has expressed deep sadness at the passing of tourism stalwart Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart. “Butch was ... Read More
Chinese hotels recovering much better than the rest of the world
Coronavirus pandemic decimated global hospitality industry worldwide, but the speed of post-COVID-19 hotel performance recovery apparently depends on the location. ... Read More
Timeshare fraud victims re-targeted by new criminal organizations
Consumer protection organizations are appalled as fake law firms actively target previous consumer fraud victims by illegally buying data from ... Read More
Profit plunge has hotel industry looking to brighter 2021
As a fresh round of stricter COVID-related guidelines grip many parts of the world heading into the new year, the ... Read More
2020 Gay Travel Awards winners revealed!
The 2020 Gay Travel Awards announced the winners today. In its fifth year, the Gay Travel Awards mission is to recognize ... Read More
Travel insurers: COVID-19 jab may become mandatory for Europe trip
Some European travel insurers warned that while COVID-19 vaccination is not currently needed to purchase a travel insurance policy for ... Read More
Sandals Foundation and Hasbro Spread Holiday Cheer to Caribbean Children
More than 10,000 children experienced a little more joy this holiday season with brand-new toys and games donated by the ... Read More
Hawaii Visitors Down 77 Percent
Hawaii visitors are down as the industry continues to feel significant impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2020, ... Read More
Downtown Las Vegas’ newest casino-resort officially opens
Circa Resort & Casino – downtown Las Vegas’ newest casino-resort – has officially opened its 777-room hotel tower and rooftop lounge, ... Read More
Sandals Resorts Announces Expansion to Curaçao
Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the world's leading all-inclusive company, announced today the signing of an agreement that will bring Sandals® Resorts to ... Read More
Thailand continues to reopen for travelers slowly and safely
Thailand's tourism sector continues to safely and slowly reopen welcoming international travelers to the country with special tourist initiatives, while ... Read More
Royal Caribbean Group announces new appointment to its Board of Directors
Royal Caribbean Group today announced the appointment of Amy C. McPherson, former president and managing director of Europe for Marriott ... Read More
Hotel Industry: Include hotel workers in Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
As governors and state public health agencies begin to finalize COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans for the next 1b phase, the American ... Read More
Marriott International announces COVID-19 testing availability
As part of ongoing steps to help instill confidence and provide exceptional experiences and solutions for meeting professionals and attendees, ... Read More
Four Seasons returns to Bangkok
Rising above the majestic Chao Phraya River in the heart of Bangkok's Creative District is an enclave of tiered buildings, ... Read More
Global tourism back to 1990 levels as arrivals fall 72%
International arrivals fell by 72% over the first ten months of 2020, with restrictions on travel, low consumer confidence and ... Read More
Vaccine politics and tourism
Tourism before the pandemic Over the past several decades, tourism has experienced continuous growth and diversification to become one of ... Read More