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Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire Launches Summer Offer With $250 Average Nightly Rate & Daily Breakfast

Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire Launches Summer Offer With $250 Average Nightly Rate & Daily Breakfast

As travelers begin securing summer vacations ahead of seasonal price increases, Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire, part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection, has introduced a limited-time summer offer featuring Studio accommodations at a capped average nightly rate of $250, including daily breakfast, for stays through September 15, 2026. The offer is available through the Hilton's dedicated booking link.

Loews Hotels & Co Introduces Loews Little Legends STEAM Explorers

Loews Hotels & Co Introduces Loews Little Legends STEAM Explorers

Loews Hotels & Co today announces an expansion to its Loews Little Legends programming, with a new summer promotion designed to transform everyday hotel moments into hands-on experiences rooted in curiosity, creativity, and connection. Blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) into the travel experience, the brand will unveil a variety of discovery-driven programming this summer.

As Demand for Immersive Entertainment Experiences Increases, Sandbox VR Opens its Third Location

As Demand for Immersive Entertainment Experiences Increases, Sandbox VR Opens its Third Location

Sandbox VR, the world's premier destination for premium location-based virtual reality experiences, today announced the opening of a new location at Town Square near the Las Vegas Strip. This marks the third location in the city, which can draw more than 40 million tourists per year (source: Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority) and is a hub of consumer demand for immersive entertainment experiences, an industry valued at $137.70B in 2025 and projected to reach $1,024.55B by 2033 (source: Grand View Research). The new location, which will open on June 12, is ideal for Las Vegas locals, conveniently located just off the freeway with free parking.

U.S. Virgin Islands Announces St. John Celebration 2026: History & Collaboration with a Musical Mix

U.S. Virgin Islands Announces St. John Celebration 2026: History & Collaboration with a Musical Mix

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Division of Festivals, is proud to announce the 2026 St. John Celebration, will be taking place from June 14 through July 4, 2026. This beloved annual festival will once again bring together residents and visitors for weeks of culture, music, cuisine, and community under the vibrant theme: "History and Collaboration with a Musical Mix."

NOBU ANNOUNCES RESTAURANT AND RESIDENCES IN BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON

NOBU ANNOUNCES RESTAURANT AND RESIDENCES IN BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON

Nobu, the globally recognized luxury lifestyle brand, is pleased to announce its arrival in Bellevue, Washington through the rebranding of two luxury residential towers as Nobu Bellevue Residences. Owned by Silverstein Properties, the project marks the first completed and move-in ready Nobu-branded residential development in the United States and introduces a new hospitality-led residential offering being sold by Polaris Pacific as sales agent for Silverstein.

National Airlines Continues Strategic Fleet Expansion with Delivery of Second Boeing 777F

National Airlines Continues Strategic Fleet Expansion with Delivery of Second Boeing 777F

National Airlines has marked another major milestone in its continued growth journey with the delivery of its second Boeing 777 Freighter (N792CA) from the Boeing production facility in Everett, Seattle. The latest addition further strengthens the airline's long-haul cargo capabilities and reinforces its commitment to providing customized global charter cargo solutions to customers and industries worldwide.

Informa Markets Partners with Hong Kong Tourism Board to Launch "The Festival of Connoisseurs"

Informa Markets Partners with Hong Kong Tourism Board to Launch "The Festival of Connoisseurs"

Informa Markets, a leading B2B events organiser, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) on May 27, 2026, to support the launch The Festival of Connoisseurs (the "Festival") in Hong Kong. The Festival of Connoisseurs, which will hold its first edition in November 2026 before expanding into a full-scale festival in 2027, will transform Hong Kong into a living, breathing luxury universe. By signing the MOU, HKTB becomes the first strategic partner for this new initiative.

RateGain Appoints Heather Moses as Chief Marketing Officer

RateGain Appoints Heather Moses as Chief Marketing Officer

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Heather Moses as Chief Marketing Officer. Based in Boston, Heather will lead RateGain’s global marketing function, driving category leadership, brand growth, and GTM strategy while overseeing communications, design, demand generation, and integrated marketing initiatives across the company’s expanding portfolio of AI-powered travel and hospitality solutions.

Southwest Airlines Selects CarTrawler to Power Enhanced Car Rental Experience

Southwest Airlines Selects CarTrawler to Power Enhanced Car Rental Experience

CarTrawler, the leading B2B technology provider of car rental, ground transport and insurtech solutions to the global travel industry, has announced a new partnership with Southwest Airlines®, the largest domestic airline in the United States, that carried more than 134 million revenue passengers in 20251 and serves 122 destinations across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Southwest® has selected CarTrawler's Connect Platform to power a modern car rental experience, replacing its previous in-house car rental platform with a more dynamic retail-led solution across Southwest's digital channels.

Celestyal updates winter deployment with expanded Mediterranean programme

Celestyal updates winter deployment with expanded Mediterranean programme

Celestyal has extended its current Mediterranean programme with a winter 2026/27 deployment. The cruise line has confirmed it will cancel its Arabian Gulf season for winter 2026/27. Instead, it will extend its current Eastern Mediterranean season with additional sailings across its two-ship fleet.

dailypoint signs Serena Hotels and Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa as new customers

dailypoint signs Serena Hotels and Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa as new customers

dailypoint, the Customer Data Platform (CDP) built for CRM and Loyalty in hospitality, welcomes Serena Hotels and Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa to its customer portfolio of over 1,500 hotels worldwide. With more than 30 properties in eight countries across Africa and Asia including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Pakistan, Serena Hotels has implemented dailypoint’s Customer Data Platform (CDP) to consolidate data from its loyalty scheme, the Prestige Club, in one place, modernize the rewards program, and improve the service offered to its members. Through this integration, the Prestige Club has enhanced customer recognition across the group properties, allowing members to earn and redeem points not only on stays but also on additional services such as food and beverage, spa, and laundry. Via the Prestige Club portal and app, guests can easily access their profiles, track points, and request redemptions.