Travel Industry News Page 597
Backroads Presents "The Art of the Well-Planned Vacation" with Winter Trips for All Active Travelers
Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced hundreds of holiday and winter trips from snowshoeing in Yellowstone and hiking in Patagonia to biking in Costa Rica and visiting temples in Cambodia's Angkor Wat. The company is renowned for its expertise in designing, planning and leading extraordinary adventures in the most spectacular places year-round, and wintertime is no exception. Whether it's trips to warm weather destinations or snowy wonderlands, Backroads offers new and exciting ways to experience the holiday season, and the company anticipates high demand this winter.
GRANDE LAKES ORLANDO ANNOUNCES NEW FALL FESTIVAL
Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination located in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, is excited to announce a new "Fall at Grande Lakes" festival, which will feature a weekend of seasonal activities and gourmet treats catered to families, guests and the local community to welcome the season. The resort, which is anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, will also host dedicated programming for the season's major holidays.
Journeys International Announces New Collection of Rare Journeys
Journeys International, a U.S.-based leader in planning immersive travel experiences, shares its latest collection of Rare Journeys small group trip departures. These intentionally crafted multi-day itineraries are each designed around a different unique theme connected to the destination it explores. The trips have dual leadership by experienced local guides alongside experts in the trips' content areas. These once-only departures are for travelers seeking deep cultural adventures and once-in-lifetime experiences in some of the world's most extraordinary destinations.
Get ready for Thailand's game-changing design, lifestyle, and fashion international trade fair!
The all-new STYLE Bangkok 2025 international trade fair is set to be the ultimate destination as the most diverse design, lifestyle, and fashion event of its kind ever held in Thailand! Over 25,000 visitors from around the globe are expected to immerse themselves in a world of creativity, diversity, sustainability, and experiences as over 500 top design, lifestyle, and fashion creators and producers unite for the event. Visitors can explore a captivating array of categories including furniture, home décor, fashion, housewares, wellness, gifts, and toys, each offering endless opportunities for STYLE discoveries.
United Signs Starlink Deal to Provide Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky - For Free
United has set a new standard of inflight connectivity by signing the industry's largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink's fast, reliable Wi-Fi service to the airline's mainline and regional aircraft fleet, for free.
Scream Tourism Takes the Nation by Storm
Thrillseekers are packing their bags and hitting the road for a new kind of adventure: Scream Tourism. This fear-entertainment trend has haunted attraction enthusiasts booking fright flights or taking a road trip going far and wide to experience America's best scares. America Haunts, the premiere haunted attraction association focused on the best attractions from coast to coast, identified the nation's top haunted attractions for drawing in visitors willing to go the extra mile—literally—to get their fright fix.
RENAISSANCE ORLANDO RESORT AND SPA OPENS IN DISNEY SPRINGS® RESORT AREA
Located in the Disney Springs® Resort Area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa is now open for accommodations, meetings and events, spa, and dining experiences. Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is known for connecting travelers to the spirit of the neighborhood through unexpected discoveries. The full-service resort features 394 newly appointed guest rooms, more than 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, a zero-entry pool and hot tub, and signature farm-to-table restaurant, American Kitchen Bar & Grill.
Moxy Asheville Opens in North Carolina
Moxy Asheville, North Carolina's first Moxy flagship, is officially open and accepting reservations. The six-floor, 115-room property celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from project partners and local dignitaries.
Princess Cruises Extends Cruise Industry's Best Price Guarantee on 2025 & 2026 Cruises
After a successful launch earlier this summer, Princess Cruises is extending its "Better than Best Price Guarantee" offer through December 15, 2024, so guests can continue to book their ultimate 2025 or 2026 cruise vacation with the added confidence they are securing the absolute best cruise fare available.
Falling for Scotland: Autumn Is Good for the Soul
Imagine this: the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot whilst on a woodland walk; a fresh breeze blowing in from the sea on an island excursion; pulling a warm coat around oneself for a walk around an historic building; or simply going out for an afternoon stroll after the rain has cleared to blow the cobwebs away. Few things can be as good for the soul as an autumn break in Scotland. With rural, coastal and urban locations all showing off the colours of the season and historic sites to explore, as well as thrilling tales to warm up those darker evenings, there is an autumn adventure waiting around every corner.
The Ritz-Carlton Debuts in Morocco With the Opening of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam
The Ritz-Carlton today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam, debuting a palatial oasis of contemporary majesty in Morocco. Nestled within 440 hectares of forest and lush gardens, just steps away from the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, this opulent palace promises an unparalleled experience in the heart of Morocco's capital.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS SERVES UP DOUBLE-DAILY DELIGHT FOR SUMMER 2025
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has taken the wraps off its sensational Summer 2025 schedule, with a double-daily debut on a host of top European destinations. The newly enhanced schedule, now open for booking, offers increased flight frequencies and convenient 2pm departures to many European destinations, further boosting tourism to Abu Dhabi.