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Starwood Hotels Announces Plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley

Starwood Hotels Announces Plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley

Starwood Hotels, the sustainable hotel management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley, set on the pristine shores of Fifth Lake in New York's Ulster County. This upcoming development will be a significant addition to 1 Hotels, the mission-driven, nature-inspired luxury lifestyle brand. With residences projected to be offered for purchase beginning in Summer 2026 and a resort scheduled to open in 2028, the project will combine world-class hospitality, sustainability, and private branded luxury in one of the Hudson Valley's most stunning natural settings.

Marriott Invites Travelers to Discover Latin America Through Authentic Cultural Experiences

Marriott Invites Travelers to Discover Latin America Through Authentic Cultural Experiences

At a time when travel is no longer defined merely by changing locations but by understanding the soul of the places visited, Marriott International hotels transform Latin America into a living map of flavors, art, history, and traditions. Through a curated selection of properties in Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, and Peru, the company invites travelers to immerse themselves in experiences that foster a deep and meaningful connection with the identity of each destination.

Backroads Launches New "Say Yes to Summer" Campaign

Backroads Launches New "Say Yes to Summer" Campaign

Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced a new "Say Yes to Summer" campaign to support the peak booking months of January and February for summer travel—and travel throughout the year.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP NAMED TO THE FORTUNE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES™ 2026 LIST

ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP NAMED TO THE FORTUNE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES™ 2026 LIST

Royal Caribbean Group has been named to the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list, marking a defining moment in the company's evolution into a global vacation leader. The annual ranking, compiled by Fortune® in partnership with Korn Ferry, surveys executives, directors, and industry analysts to evaluate companies across nine key reputation attributes including innovation, quality of management, products and services, social responsibility, and long-term investment value.

Emirates renews naming rights sponsorship of Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates renews naming rights sponsorship of Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates has renewed its more than two-decade-long partnership as naming sponsor of the Defender of the America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, extending one of the longest-standing and most iconic sponsorships in international sailing through the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup and all preliminary regattas.

What's New for West Sweden in 2026?

What's New for West Sweden in 2026?

Exciting hotel openings, new hiking and biking trails and major cultural moments feature across Gothenburg & West Sweden in 2026 – all with sustainability in mind. The West Sweden tourist board is unveiling a wave of new openings and experiences for 2026, from boutique hotel expansions and picturesque cycling routes to significant cultural anniversaries and intriguing art festivals.

Propellic strengthens executive leadership to support next phase of growth in travel marketing

Propellic strengthens executive leadership to support next phase of growth in travel marketing

Propellic, a category-leading digital and performance marketing agency dedicated exclusively to the travel and tourism industry, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jeff Johnson as Chief Operating Officer and John Matson as Chief Revenue Officer. The additions mark a key milestone as Propellic enters its next phase of growth, enterprise expansion, and product innovation. The leadership appointments underscore Propellic’s focus on scaling operational excellence, strengthening revenue discipline, and expanding the ways it supports travel brands navigating an increasingly complex marketing and distribution landscape.

Ramadan, Saudi-Style: When the Community Gathers, the Nights’ Awaken, and Culture Comes Alive

Ramadan, Saudi-Style: When the Community Gathers, the Nights’ Awaken, and Culture Comes Alive

For one month each year, Saudi changes its rhythm entirely. Days grow quieter and slower, and then, as the sun sets, Saudi comes alive. Streets fill, tables stretch long, music and storytelling echo through historic districts, and cities transform into social spaces shaped by food, family, and shared moments. For visitors, Ramadan offers one of the most immersive ways to experience Saudi, not through landmarks alone, but through how life is lived when the sun sets.

Football Fever: How Saudi is Becoming the World's Hottest Destination for Global Football

Football Fever: How Saudi is Becoming the World's Hottest Destination for Global Football

Saudi is rapidly transforming into a global powerhouse for sports. Football is seeing a renaissance in the country, but beneath the dazzling headlines lies a deep, multi-generational passion for the beautiful game. That passion is now being amplified by an unprecedented wave of focus on football locally, nationally, and internationally. The clearest sign of this ambition is Saudi’s successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. This monumental undertaking involves developing cutting-edge infrastructure, from state-of-the-art stadiums to expansive fan zones and advanced transport networks; all meticulously planned to deliver an unparalleled global spectacle. In the meantime, Saudi is showcasing its hosting credentials by bringing major European club competitions like the Spanish and Italian Super Cups to its pitches.

Middle East outbound travel spend projected to pass US$60bn by 2030

Middle East outbound travel spend projected to pass US$60bn by 2030

With overseas travel spend by Middle East residents expected to grow by 6% per year until the end of the decade, where it will top US$60 billion according to the latest ATM Travel Trends Report, exhibition space is in high demand among international participants at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 4-7 May.

MGM Resorts Powers Up to 100% of Daytime Las Vegas Strip Electricity with Solar

MGM Resorts Powers Up to 100% of Daytime Las Vegas Strip Electricity with Solar

MGM Resorts International has reached a significant milestone in its renewable energy strategy, now powering up to 100% of its daytime electricity needs on the Las Vegas Strip with solar energy. The achievement was made possible after the Company began receiving 115 MW of solar energy and 400 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery storage in December of 2025 from the recently completed Escape Solar and Storage Project, located in Lincoln County, Nevada.