It’s exciting to hear that a river cruise line is building a new ship. Besides keeping the cruise industry fresh and vibrant, it gives guests yet another choice when planning a future vacation. So, we’re happy to learn that Uniworld …
Years ago a friend spoke disdainfully about the rising trend of culinary tourism. He was a little jaded, oversensitive to commercialism. When he thought of the “foodie” trend, he imagined an itinerary that bypasses the Colosseum in favor of grabbing a slice o..
TAT has been focusing on advancing Thailand's tourism sustainability through various initiatives aimed at realizing Sustainable Tourism Goals (STG). These include programs like STARS, CF Hotels, Green Leaves, and Thailand Tourism Awards (TTA)
We put Nikki to the test to determine which destination would be the perfect fit for Nikki to move to overseas.. because we decided, she needs a change of scenery! ..
We’re exploring the idea of moving overseas and what destination might be the perfect fit. Then we chat with The Kregg Family about their decision to pack up and move abroad. PLUS, Lisa Niver boards the Icon of the Seas to give us a look inside! ..
CCA Islands offers Travel Scholarship for emerging artists, curators, architects, designers and those who aim to be a professional in various areas of contemporary art and culture, pursuing their research and creative activities in Japan.
Splash out on a pool and beach pass, and get all of your entry fee back to spend on dining… These Dubai pool passes combine three of our favourite things – swimming, eating and drinking – in one handy package. When you purchase one of these fully-redeemable p..
Sponsored: Prices start from Dhs199… Zero Gravity has been drawing the crowds to its renowned beach club on the Dubai Marina beachfront for the last decade. From splash-tastic pool days to big beach brunch bonanza’s, there’s always something going on at this ..
Wander With Wonder - Discovering Wow Moments Around the World or Across the Street Selecting the perfect thongs and underwear for your backpacking adventures should not be an afterthought. This guide to choosing the best underwear for backpacking can help kee..
Don’t know about you, but I will take any excuse to make a mad dash for the warmth whenever possible. Flying off in search of sunshine, vitamin sea and hopefully, seven days of rest and...
One of my friends often teases me about my love for travel by saying that most likely, as a child, my mom stuck a plane ticket instead of a pacifier in my
Hilton has made an announcement today that it has reached an agreement with Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners for the acquisition of the Graduate Hotels brand. This move signifies a valuable expansion opportunity for Hilton in the rapidly expanding lifestyle hotel market. Hilton is set to invest $210 million to secure complete ownership of the Graduate brand globally. This entails entering franchise agreements for all existing and upcoming Graduate Hotels, as well as assuming the responsibility for the brand’s future progress and expansion. AJ Capital will retain ownership of over 35 operational and upcoming Graduate properties, which will be operated under Hilton franchise agreements for the long term. The anticipated completion of the transaction is scheduled for the second quarter, pending the fulfillment of standard closing conditions, such as the assessment and endorsement required under Hart-Scott-Rodino. Hilton will experience immediate positive impact from this agreement. It is projected that the fee contribution for the initial twelve months of ownership will amount to approximately $16 million. Hilton’s global portfolio will now include Graduate Hotels, providing countless travelers with exceptional hospitality in their preferred college towns. Each Graduate hotel embodies the local history, charm, and nostalgia, showcasing the distinctive character of its affiliated university. These hotels create an ideal environment for gamedays, reunions, graduations, campus visits, and more. Since its establishment in 2014, the brand has expanded across the United States and the United Kingdom, with locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Knoxville, Tennessee; Palo Alto, California; State College, Pennsylvania; and Oxford and Cambridge, United Kingdom. Furthermore, new hotels will soon open in Austin and Dallas, Texas; Auburn, Alabama; and Princeton, New Jersey. Hilton’s expanding lifestyle portfolio will now include the Graduate brand, joining other successful ventures like Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, and Motto by Hilton. Over the past decade, Hilton has introduced each of these brands to meet the increasing desire of travelers for authentic and personalized travel experiences.SOURCE: Hilton Buys Graduate Hotels Brand for $210 Million BY: eTurboNews | eTN
A representative with Turner Travel stopped by the studio to talk about an exciting opportunity for our viewers — a chance to take a trip with WTWO’s Tom McClanahan to play some gol…