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First Hyatt Studios Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening in Mobile, Alabama
Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever Hyatt Studios hotel, Hyatt Studios Mobile / Tillmans Corner in Mobile, Ala. Following its soft opening in February, the hotel marked the occasion by welcoming local officials, Hyatt leaders, hotel owners and operators, customers, and community members. Guests experienced firsthand the brand’s fresh take on extended stay, designed to deliver the perfect balance of comfort and modern convenience.
First Canopy by Hilton Set to Open in Italy Later this Year
Hilton has announced the signings of two properties in Italy following franchise agreements with Forimi Italia Spa, which is part of Gruppo Roscioli. Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo marks the Italian debut of Hilton’s Canopy by Hilton lifestyle brand, opening later this year with 96 guest rooms. Hilton Garden Inn Rome Colosseum continues the expansion of Hilton’s most prevalent brand in Italy with 181 rooms and it is expected to open in time for the 2026 summer season.
Hilton Continues to Expand Luxury Portfolio with the Signing of Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos
Hilton announces the signing of a branding and management agreement for Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos Dellis Cay, set to redefine Caribbean luxury when it is expected to debut in 2028. As Waldorf Astoria’s first resort and branded residences in Turks and Caicos, this exclusive sanctuary will offer unparalleled sophistication, blending the seclusion of a private island with the brand’s legendary service.
Sail Croatia Grows Yacht Fleet for Summer 2025
Sail Croatia has expanded its sailing fleet for summer 2025 with three new vessels, taking the total fleet size to twenty. Joining the fleet this season is Jolene, a brand-new Lagoon 55 and the company's most luxurious and high-spec catamaran. With the new addition, Sail Croatia's impressive fleet now features 10 catamarans from the world-renowned Lagoon brand, prized for their comfort at sea and stylish design. She can accommodate twelve guests in six spacious ensuite cabins, making her ideal for larger families or groups of friends.
Wynn Opens "Gourmet Pavilion" - A New Asian Culinary Landmark at the End of April
Wynn's exciting new Asian culinary landmark – Gourmet Pavilion – is set to open on April 29, 2025, presenting an exciting selection of colorful and diverse flavors from all across Asia. One need not travel thousands of miles to enjoy the very best of Asian cuisine, as Wynn invites guests to explore all the tantalizing flavors of Asia right here in Macao. Discover Michelin-starred Chaoshan fish congee, the best laksa from Singapore's celebrity-favorite noodle shop, perfectly prepared unagi from a revered century-old Japanese restaurant, and the most sought-after beef noodles from the almost impossible-to-book restaurant in Taiwan. At Gourmet Pavilion, each new discovery is bursting with surprises that are hard to find anywhere else in the world and is exclusive to Wynn.
Passenger counts continued to grow at Ontario International Airport in March
The number of passengers who chose Ontario International Airport (ONT) rose for the 49th straight month in March as the airport welcomed nearly 560,000 travelers. The Southern California gateway's passenger count totaled 559,619 last month, up 0.5% from March 2024. During the first three months of 2025, ONT welcomed almost 1.5 million air travelers, 0.6% higher than the same period in 2024.
Aspen Snowmass Announces Summer 2025 Investment Projects Totaling Nearly $80 Million
Aspen Snowmass, a division of Aspen One, is set to break ground this month on nearly $80 million of on-mountain improvement projects at Snowmass, including two new high-speed chairlifts, a complete reconstruction of one of the resort's most beloved on-mountain restaurants, and more. These investments are part of an intentional effort by Aspen One to more rapidly upgrade on-mountain infrastructure in the coming years to remain North America's premier mountain resort destination.
Korean Air celebrates inaugural flight to Kobe
Korean Air marked the launch of its new Seoul Incheon-Kobe route, with commemorative events held at both Seoul Incheon International Airport and Kobe Airport on April 18. Korean Air is the first Korean flag carrier to operate flights on this route. The airline now operates a twice-daily round-trip service between Seoul Incheon and Kobe.
Saudi Arabia to showcase record tourism growth at ATM2025
Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector continues on an upward trajectory, with the Kingdom welcoming 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a 9.5 percent increase from the previous year. This impressive growth will be under the spotlight at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM), where Saudi Arabia will present its latest tourism milestones, showcase new projects and highlight its vision to become a premier destination.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority Announces Key Appointments
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reinforces its leadership team with the appointment of Brent Anderson as Chief Commercial Officer and Emil Petrov as Vice President of Strategy and Insights.
HKIA Wins Top Spot as World’s Busiest Cargo Airport in 2024
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) took the no.1 place in the 2024 ranking of the world’s busiest cargo airports, as revealed by Airports Council International (ACI) World. The airport has been named the busiest cargo airport in the world for the 14th time since 2010. The airport handled 4.9 million tonnes of cargo during the year.
Marella Cruises reveals reusable coffee cup trial onboard Marella Explorer
Marella Cruises and hotel logistics services partner, Apollo Group are trialling new reusable coffee cup trial onboard Marella Explorer to support TUI’s commitment to the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative. The three-month trial will start this month where 2,500 reusable coffee cups and lids will be stocked onboard at The Coffee Port, the ship’s Premium All Inclusive coffee shop. 3,500 takeaway coffees are served every week onboard Marella Explorer, so by introducing the option of reusable coffee cups it will provide a new step forward in offering further alternatives to single-use items to customers onboard.