Tag: premium
RIU opens sixth hotel in Morocco
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 21, 2019 08:50RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout, a 24-hour all-inclusive hotel located in the Taghazout Bay area, which is Morocco’s new tourist destination, 15 kilometers to the ... Read More
First micro-hotel launches in Philadelphia
editor- October 19, 2019 00:48Philadelphia saw the opening of its first micro-hotel in the form of Pod Philly by Pod Hotels. A micro-hotel, sometimes referred to as a microtel, generally means the guest rooms ... Read More
MGM Resorts International sells Circus Circus Las Vegas for $825 million
Syndicated Content Editor- October 15, 2019 22:34MGM Resorts International is a global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and array of ... Read More
Asheville winter travel news: Season adventures in the Blue Ridge
Syndicated Content Editor- October 15, 2019 22:21WHY WINTER?Stunning panoramic views, the best rates of the year and last-minute travel deals from an array of mountaintop retreats and inviting B&Bs—some offering private hot tubs overlooking the surrounding ... Read More
Miami International Airport unveils new automated baggage handling system
Syndicated Content Editor- October 15, 2019 22:20Miami International Airport offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport, is America's third-busiest airport for international passengers, boasts a lineup of more than ... Read More
Reunion based Air Austral becomes first A220 client in the Indian Ocean
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 14, 2019 07:34Airbus A220 competes with Boeing B737 Max, and of course, Reunion based Air Austral, signed a firm order for three A220 aircraft. Reunion is an Indian Ocean French Territory. Airbus ... Read More
Where are Luxury Collection Hotels in Saudi Arabia?
Chief Assignment Editor- October 10, 2019 17:31Saudi Arabian Assila Investments and Marriott International signed an agreement to introduce Marriott's Luxury Collection brand for the first time to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Situated in the heart ... Read More
Who is Shankar Kotha, the COO of SBC Travel Group?
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 10, 2019 08:05Singapore based SBC Travel Group, a travel technology company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shankar Kotha as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer. A respected travel industry ... Read More
Study: Average airfare costs drop year-over-year?
Syndicated Content Editor- October 8, 2019 23:06According to the CompareCards report on airfare costs, the average airfare at 19 of the 100 largest U.S. airports actually increased year-over-year. The 2018 average domestic itinerary airfare of $350 ... Read More
El Llorenç, a new boutique hotel opens in Palma de Mallorca
Chief Assignment Editor- October 8, 2019 23:04El Llorenç Parc de la Mar is set in the heart of La Calatrava, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Palma, Mallorca. Now open, the hotel offers 33 exclusive guest ... Read More
Alsace bring French Christmas magic to New York City
Syndicated Content Editor- October 8, 2019 22:55New Yorkers and visitors alike love Christmastime in New York City. The lights, decorations and holiday music accompany a collective feeling of goodwill to all. In that same spirit, the ... Read More
Carnival Corporation breaks ground on new cruise terminal in Sasebo, Japan
Syndicated Content Editor- October 7, 2019 20:28As part of a strategic partnership agreement signed in March 2018 with the city of Sasebo and MLIT Japan, Carnival Corporation will construct and operate the new terminal, expected to ... Read More
KLM and Microsoft join forces to advance sustainable air travel
Chief Assignment Editor- October 3, 2019 18:49Today KLM and Microsoft signed a Letter of Intent in Washington to explore cooperation focused on sustainable air travel. The agreement includes commitment to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which ... Read More
Budapest Airport boosts connectivity with Wizz Air
Chief Assignment Editor- September 10, 2019 16:40Looking ahead to 2020, Budapest Airport has announced enhancements to its route network with home-based airline partner, Wizz Air. Set to commence next summer, the Hungarian low-cost carrier (LCC) will ... Read More
Qatar Airways: Direct flights to Luanda
Dmytro Makarov- September 8, 2019 22:13Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of its new service to Luanda, Angola, starting 29 March 2020. The service, which operates up to five-times weekly to the capital ... Read More
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announces $14 million investment
Chief Assignment Editor- September 4, 2019 23:05Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, an MGM Resorts Luxury Destination, today announced an investment of more than $14 million into enhancing its hotel experience with the addition of the Lobby ... Read More
A Singapore tradition: The Raffles Hotel Writer’s Residency Program
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 3, 2019 04:13Raffles Hotel Singapore has announced its plans to continue its legendary literary tradition that began as far back as 1887, when renowned writers and novelists such as the likes of ... Read More
DoubleTree by Hilton Yangzhou: Why to make a reservation?
Chief Assignment Editor- September 2, 2019 22:44Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Yangzhou, a 22-storey, 186-room hotel in the business development district of Yangzhou, one of China's most famous historical cultural cities with ... Read More
Busan positioning itself to be next big meetings city
editor- September 2, 2019 21:16Busan city in South Korea is positioning itself to become the next biggest destination for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Supporting this push, several cultural venues are ... Read More
Korean Air and Royal Brunei Airlines codeshare agreement
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 2, 2019 08:34Korean Air and Royal Brunei Airlines have announced the launch of a codeshare partnership starting on September 4. Codeshare agreements enable airlines to market service on other airlines’ flights under ... Read More
Accor merges Novotel and Ibis with a future hotel at Melbourne Airport
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 2, 2019 02:35The first sod was turned today on the construction of a brand new hotel at Melbourne Airport to support growing traveler numbers and address constraints in hotel occupancy. The 464-room ... Read More
Odisha Tourism takes offerings on the road
editor- August 30, 2019 23:28Speaking at a roadshow organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Minister of Tourism for Odisha, Mr. Panigrahi, said: “We are especially focusing on segments ... Read More
New General Manager named for Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, Malaysia
Dmytro Makarov- August 29, 2019 09:23Hard Rock International has appointed Clinton Lovell as the General Manager for its newest hotel in Malaysia - Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast. With more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience, Clinton will oversee ... Read More
Hertz: New franchise partner in Vietnam
Dmytro Makarov- August 29, 2019 08:55Hertz Asia has announced the appointment of New City Rent A Car as its new franchisee partner in Vietnam. As a local car rental expert, New City Rent A Car will offer customers ... Read More
New MICE executive at Crowne Plaza Meetings in New Delhi Okhla
editor- August 28, 2019 23:21A new Associate Director for Crowne Plaza Meetings at Crowne Plaza Today in New Delhi Okhla (IHG) has been announced. With an experience of over 11 years, Mr. Pradeep Atri ... Read More
Barbados International Airport installs biometric kiosks
editor- August 26, 2019 21:19“As air travel continues to experience remarkable growth, we understand the need for greater innovation to solve passenger processing challenges. As an airport operator ourselves, we prioritize researching and designing ... Read More
Wyndham Destinations to add 140 jobs as part of Orlando expansion
Dmytro Makarov- August 21, 2019 21:41Wyndham Destinations announced today it would add 140 jobs to its South Orlando call center operations as part of an expansion to support the ongoing growth of its vacation club business. The ... Read More
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center continues to invest in $128 million advancement project
Chief Assignment Editor- August 16, 2019 18:18The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center continues to be the choice venue for international organizers staging world-class exhibitions and conferences in Hong Kong. In the fiscal year 2018-2019 (July ... Read More
Crestline Hotels & Resorts to manage the Residence Inn Tampa North/I-75 Fletcher
Chief Assignment Editor- August 16, 2019 16:45Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC announced today it has been appointed to manage of the 78-suite Residence Inn Tampa North/I-75 Fletcher in Tampa, FL. The recently renovated hotel is located ... Read More
Genting Hong Kong secures €2.6 billion financing for Dream Cruises’ two new Global Class ships
Chief Assignment Editor- August 16, 2019 15:28Genting Hong Kong (GHK) announced that it has signed loan agreements of EUR 2.6 billion with a consortium led by KfW IPEX-Bank for construction and post-delivery financing for Dream Cruises’ ... Read More
Hawaiian Kahala Hotel & resort now in Yokohama, Japan
Juergen T Steinmetz- August 16, 2019 06:38The Kahala Hotel & Resort, a prestigious luxury resort located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, announced on August 16 that it will open the Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama, the first "Kahala" ... Read More
Vietnam Airlines flies its First Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
Chief Assignment Editor- August 15, 2019 19:03Boeing delivered the first of eight 787-10 Dreamliner airplanes to Vietnam Airlines today via lease from Air Lease Corporation. The Vietnamese flag carrier plans to put the 787-10 – the ... Read More
Southwest Airlines expands Hawaii service
Chief Assignment Editor- August 15, 2019 18:58Southwest Airlines Co. today announced the carrier will add new service to, from, and within Hawaii in mid-January 2020 with new, daily service between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Honolulu. ... Read More
Utah’s top recreation tourism destination launches new sustainability initiative targeting confirmed Moab visitors
Chief Assignment Editor- August 15, 2019 18:00Utah’s Moab Area Travel Council has launched a new sustainable tourism initiative -- Do it Like a Local -- to educate confirmed tourists to be responsible visitors. The first-of-its-kind, multi-channel ... Read More
Cityplace Tower in Uptown Dallas will house new five-star hotel
Dmytro Makarov- August 14, 2019 21:26Dallas-based asset management firm announced today its plans to establish an InterContinental®Hotels & Resorts branded luxury property within Cityplace Tower, a 42-story office building in Uptown, Dallas. The firm, which acquired the building in ... Read More
Luxury adults-only all-inclusive resort in Florida Keys reopens soon
Dmytro Makarov- August 14, 2019 20:59The luxury, adults-only Bungalows Key Largo will officially reopen its teal-hued doors on Dec. 19, 2019, as the only all-inclusive resort in The Florida Keys. Located on the Northernmost island, just 63 miles South ... Read More