Travel Industry News Page 414
International Luxury Hotel Association Announces 16th Annual INSPIRE Conferences
The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) invites the global luxury hospitality community to gather at its annual INSPIRE conferences, the leading global B2B events for luxury hospitality leaders. Now in its 16th year, INSPIRE will host two dynamic gatherings in 2024: Prague, November 12–13 at the Congress Centre of the Czech National Bank, and Las Vegas, December 10–11 at Resorts World Las Vegas.
United Resumes Flights to Tel Aviv, Israel from Chicago and Washington D.C.
United today announced plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel from Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles international airports. This marks the first time United has operated these flights since 2023. United offers more flights to Tel Aviv than any other U.S. airline and will be the only airline operating flights between Tel Aviv and both Chicago and Washington D.C. Flights from Chicago begin Nov. 1 and will operate four times per week, and flights from Washington D.C. begin Nov. 2 and will operate three times per week.
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels Makes a Bold, Heartfelt Bet on Family Travel with a Grandparent Guarantee
In honor of National Grandparents Day on September 7, OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels today unveiled The Grandparent Guarantee – the next bold evolution of The OUTRIGGER Promise. Rooted in Hawaiian values and designed for one of today's fastest-growing family travel movements: skip-gen vacations – where grandparents and grandchildren set out on adventures together – the pledge celebrates kūpuna (elders) and the timeless tradition of strengthening familial bonds.
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES OPENS 2027 MEDITERRANEAN SOLAR ECLIPSE EXPEDITION
Atlas Ocean Voyages the leader in intimate, yacht-style expeditions, today unveiled an extraordinary new journey: the 2027 Solar Eclipse Expedition, a once-in-a-lifetime voyage through the Mediterranean that combines the cultural riches of Spain and Portugal with the rare wonder of a total solar eclipse, viewed from the perfect vantage point—at sea.
Toledo Zoo Celebrates 125 Years with Three-Day Conservation Symposium
The Toledo Zoo will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a landmark three-day international symposium Oct. 21-23, bringing together leading conservationists, scientists and educators from around the globe. The event will showcase the Zoo's century-long impact on wildlife conservation and its ongoing commitment to inspiring communities and protecting species worldwide.
AWAKENING AT WYNN LAS VEGAS INTRODUCES THREE NEW ACROBATIC PERFORMANCES
Awakening, the boundary-breaking spectacle at Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN), adds three acrobatic performances to its production – including the dazzling Shoulder Ballet, a Slackwire performance, and a Russian Bar sequence. Seamlessly integrated into the show's immersive, in-the-round experience, these spellbinding performances showcase the incredible artistry and athleticism of elite acrobats from around the world.
Tripadvisor Launches Redesigned Traveler-First Map Experience
Mapbox, the location technology platform, today announced that Tripadvisor has adopted Mapbox for its redesigned 'traveler-first' map experience on web and mobile. Tripadvisor is the world's largest travel guidance platform, helping hundreds of millions of travelers find the best hotels, restaurants, and activities. The new Tripadvisor maps are built with the Mapbox Maps SDKs and showcase the latest features of the Mapbox Standard 3D basemap. The new map experiences have already driven an increase in map engagement and a positive impact on bookings.
New Singapore Airlines in-flight safety video celebrates Singapore’s cultural tapestry
Singapore Airlines (SIA) today unveiled its new in-flight safety video, which creatively presents essential safety features while taking customers on a journey around Singapore’s diverse and vibrant landmarks, neighbourhoods, and communities.
Hilton and SLH Celebrate One-Year Partnership, 450 Hotels Strong
More than 450 new hotels to dream about and book. 12 new countries to travel to with Hilton. A new world of luxury travel. In just one year, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has grown exponentially, adding on average more than one SLH property every week, dramatically expanding Hilton’s luxury offerings and creating new ways for Hilton Honors members to dream and redeem their Points around the world.
Fairmont La Hacienda costa del sol opens new 1,800m sea-facing spa
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol is proud to announce the opening of its new, 1,800-square-meter spa which offers an unparalleled sanctuary where the elements of nature come together in perfect harmony. Every corner of The Spa has been designed with relaxation and rejuvenation in mind, providing the ultimate setting for guests to disconnect, recharge, and reconnect with nature.
The Anantara Concorso Roma – La Dolce Vita with Cars in April 2026
Now debuting in April 2026, the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma has been refined and expanded beyond the plans for its initial 2025 launch. The long anticipated event will transform the Eternal City into a glamorous celebration of automotive elegance and refined living. Taking place from 16-19 April 2026, Anantara Concorso Roma will showcase an impressive collection of all Italian automotive icons in a celebration of la dolce vita, with an expanded showfield, additional venues and an exclusive programme of the very best in Italian design, lifestyle and hospitality.
AI and Renewable Energy Drive Corporate Travel Growth on US West Coast
Corporate travellers are switching from the East to the West Coast with demand for US West Coast corporate housing across key locations including California, Washington, Seattle and Silicon Valley rising by 44% YOY for the last quarter. At the same time, ongoing legislation changes and uncertainty ahead of the upcoming mayoral election scheduled for November coupled with average daily rate (ADR) rising 41% YOY for the last quarter, are also impacting the decline in corporate demand for New York.