Online travel provider Trip.com has chosen Thailand to launch its first ever ‘Trip.Best’ list to enable its global users to choose from the very best hotel experiences the country has to offer. The new Trip.com feature for users exclusively curates an extensive range of hotels to provide them with the best options...
The Local Development Committee of L’Anse-à-Valleau receives over $170,000 in financial assistance from CED to enhance the activities offered at the Pointe-à-la-Renommée (Fame Point) Historic Site. Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting the tourism industry contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for...
The “Commercial Airports Baggage Handling Systems Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The report on the global commercial airports baggage handling systems market provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for the period from 2020 to 2028. The report predicts the global commercial...
The newly opened Hotel invites couples to say “I Do” in true New Orleans fashion With modern design and a spirit of celebration, Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans helps guests plan the nuptials of their dreams, elevating Southern wedding traditions such as a second line complete with jazz band and custom parasols. Couples will discover...
The Société du Plan Nord (SPN) and Air Inuit jointly invest $9.5 million to build a new staff house for the airline’s workforce in Puvirnituq. This new building will help attract, mobilize, and retain company personnel, which operates and serves the Nord-du-Québec region. Mr. Jonatan Julien, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister...
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., a leading theme park and entertainment company, today announced that Michelle “Chelle” F. Adams will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer effective today. Ms. Adams served as the Chief Financial Officer of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas where she was responsible for oversight of the...
The Empire State Building (ESB) announced that it was ranked first in Top Attractions in the U.S. – and third in the world – in Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, the Travelers’ Choice Awards honor the best in travel and recognize the places...
On Monday, June 13, the Port St. Lucie City Council unanimously approved Mattamy Homes’ “Heart in the Park,” a public art proposal within the Tradition community. This approval comes on the heels of a unanimous approval by the City’s Public Art Advisory Board. Both Mattamy Homes and the City are excited...
The “Growth Opportunities for Global Travel and Hospitality Customer Engagement” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The report recommends that employing virtual assistants, chatbots, user communities, useful FAQs sections, and interactive voice solutions is the place to start, given that one-third of consumers (even more among millennials and Gen Z) prefer to resolve...
Today, Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, arrived at Regina International Airport (YQR) for the first time. Swoop flight WO582 from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and received a warm welcome upon landing at 8:00 a.m. local time before departing for Winnipeg. “We are thrilled to continue our summer network expansion here in Regina with two important inaugural flights,” said Bert van der Stege,...
Quark Expeditions, launched the Arctic 2022 season with the 7-day Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief voyage, which earned rave reviews from guests whose experiences in the Norwegian Arctic surpassed all expectations. The successful expedition also marked Ultramarine‘s inaugural voyage in Arctic waters. The technologically-advanced Ultramarine, with its 20 quick-deploy Zodiacs, advanced sustainability...
Southwest Airlines Co. today extended its flight schedule through Jan. 4, 2023, bringing holiday travel planning into focus with new and returning service for the season from late fall into early winter. “Summer is heating up early this year and our Network Planning Teams are focused on holiday travel options for...
WorldHotels announced today that it expects a surge in international travel in the coming weeks due to the decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lift Covid-19 testing requirements for inbound travelers to the United States. Not only will this result in a boost in summer travel...
Miami Fashion Week® (MIAFW) announced its Metaverse debut – introducing “L’ATELIER BY Miami Fashion Week.” A revolutionary digital retail and educational concept that allows fashion enthusiasts from around the world to gather in the metaverse, learn about sustainability, attend events and participate in raffles, discover the latest fashion styles, and build a creative...
From one-day jaunts to month-long thru-hikes, readers will discover 200 trails across the Caribbean; North, Central and South America LONELY PNET, the digital travel guidance company and travel guidebook brand has launched its newest title, Epic Hikes of the Americas. Featuring 50 stories of incredible hiking routes in North and South America, spanning Greenland to Chile, plus...
A Vacation Ownership Program Designed to Make Vacationing Even Better Marriott Vacations Worldwide, a leader in leisure travel with a portfolio of trusted, globally-recognized travel brands and vacation clubs, is introducing Abound by Marriott Vacations™ (“Abound”), a new Owner benefit and exchange program set to debut this summer. With spend...
With 45% of Gen Z and Millennials traveling for weddings this year, KAYAK is partnering withRent the Runway to help couples and guests save time and money while celebrating in style After years of postponed celebrations, wedding season is finally here and to help couples and their guests with wedding...
AdTheorent/Harris Poll Survey Data Shows That the Majority of Travelers Use Their Digital Devices to Research and Book Travel and that Advanced, Tech-Forward Approaches to Advertising Creative Have High Success at Driving Consumer Actions AdTheorent Holding Company, Inc. (“AdTheorent” or the “Company), a leading programmatic digital advertising company using advanced machine...
Toronto’s ultimate luxury oasis promises a reimagined wellness experience after a multi-year renovation. Today, Park Hyatt Toronto is pleased to announce the reopening of the much-anticipated Stillwater Spa, marking the completion of the hotel’s multi-year renovation. As one of Toronto’s most sought-after wellness destinations, the reimagined Stillwater Spa now offers guests the opportunity...
RedWeek, online timeshare rental platform, has weathered the travel industry’s ups and downs. More people are getting in on the secret. RedWeek bookings for summer travel in 2022 are up more than 200 percent from 2021 and up more than 750 percent from the pandemic downturn year of 2020. Additionally, RedWeek is on...
As the cost of travel and virtually everything else soar to historic highs, Avelo Airlines is offering 50% off* every flight from Los Angeles to all eight of the airline’s popular Westcoast destinations. The inflation-crushing fares must be booked by June 23, 2022, at AveloAir.com using the promo code: HALFOFF. There are no...
C Hotel Vancouver Waterfront, the first modern hotel in Vancouver’s emerging Waterfront neighbourhood, opens its doors to guests today, June 15, offering a unique combination of quality, timeless European design and comfort. The new hotel, an AC Hotel by Marriott property, is operated by Vesta Hospitality, a fully integrated hotel development and hospitality...
Capital investment in Travel & Tourism fell by a quarter during the height of the pandemic in 2020 Paper analyzes critical factors for hotel investment Investment in hotels is crucial as the sector recovers The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today publishes ‘Critical Factors to Attract Hotel Investment,’ a...
Latest hotel opening furthers upscale brand’s expansion into top Northeast markets Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., continues its coast-to-coast expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville. The new 4-story, 163-room hotel underscores the brand’s growth across New England, joining the Cambria Hotel Boston, Downtown-South Boston as...
Hope Air, Canada’s national charity, supporting families and children in need who must travel for vital medical care, and Porter Airlines announced today a new partnership to strengthen Hope Air’s mission and service. As part of this partnership, Porter is providing free travel vouchers for Hope Air patients travelling through Billy Bishop...
Priceline offers more ways to save as consumers gear up for what’s expected to be a record travel season Appetite for travel is high this summer and the industry is on track for a record season. But with inflation and rising gas prices, getting away for a weekend is coming...
Airlines can deploy agents anywhere inside and outside the airport while developing new self-service options within 24 hours SITA today announced the launch of SITA Flex-as-a-Service, a next-generation “beyond common-use” platform that allows airlines to provide a completely mobile experience to passengers while enabling the flexibility to rapidly respond to passenger’s...
Carnival Cruise Line announced today that Costa Luminosa will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa™ in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia. The acquisition of Luminosa is an update to the previously announced plans for Carnival to take Costa Magica, which will now remain at Costa Cruises. After...
Last week Park-Equities announced the sale of the iconic 117-unit Mining Exchange Hotel. Taylor Grant with the firm represented sellers, nationally known attorney Perry Sanders and John Goede, and procured family-run buyer, Kemmons Wilson. Kemmons Wilson invests largely in hotels with 40 properties in its portfolio. The company is named for Wilson’s grandfather who, frustrated by the...
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a national vacation ownership company, announced today that its Sunset Cove Resort and Panama City Beach Resort received an IHG Hotels & Resorts Spirit of True Hospitality Award for its 2021 accomplishments. Considered the most prestigious honor among IHG Hotels & Resorts properties and colleagues, the annual Spirit...
