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Hotel Beaux Arts joins Autograph Collection
Hotel Beaux Arts has announced it will join Autograph Collection Hotels, the diverse portfolio of more than one hundred independent hotels around the world that connote vision, design and craft.
YAKU by La Mar to open at Mandarin Oriental, Miami
La Mar by Gastón Acurio, located at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, is set to open YAKU by La Mar, a waterfront bar and lounge.
Marriott Stanton South Beach set for US$15m overhaul
Key International has announced a $15 million renovation plan for its Marriott Stanton South Beach property. This news follows the completion of initial upgrades – the January 2017 opening of Baja-inspired Mexican eatery Lolos Surf Cantina – and will succeed with a multitude of new amenities and enhancements.
The Plymouth reopens on South Beach, Miami
When it opened in 1940, nothing looked like The Plymouth - an Art Deco icon that epitomised the glamour and style of its time. And nothing on Miami Beach feels like The Plymouth, which just opened after a significant investment, debuting as an effortlessly stylish, casually private and romantic retreat on a block that still feels like a secret.
Norwegian Bliss to homeport in Miami for winter 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line announced earlier that Norwegian Bliss, the brand’s sixteenth ship, will set sail for the cruise capital of the world after her inaugural summer season in Alaska, to seasonally homeport in Miami in winter 2018. Beginning on November 17th, 2018, Norwegian Bliss will sail seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises each Saturday from PortMiami, featuring calls in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Nassau, Bahamas.
Margaret Benua, chair of the board, Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority
Margaret Benua, chair of the board, Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Grand Final in the Maldives as the destination is recognised as the best in the world by the organisation. On the agenda is the cultural depth of the city and the prospect of welcoming more guests following the win.
WTM 2016: Rolando Aedo, chief marketing officer for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitor Bureau
Breaking Travel News talks to Rolando Aedo, chief marketing officer for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitor Bureau, at World Travel Market 2016. With the cruise market continuing to growth, tourism infrastructure spending on the increase and a host of new hotels opening, the destination is well placed for the year ahead.
Kimpton Hotels announces two new Florida properties
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has announced plans to expand its presence in Florida with the opening of two new hotels in 2018: Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach in Miami and a new, luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in Tampa. These two additions will be joining Kimpton Angler’s Hotel, Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, Kimpton Tideline Ocean Resort & Spa, and Kimpton Hotel Zamora in the Florida region.
Eurowings launches low-cost flights to Miami
Eurowings is expanding its network of cheap long-distance flights with new flight to Miami. The maiden flight - EW182 - took off earlier towards Miami, capital of the American sun state Florida. With Cologne Bonn as their departure airport, Eurowings guests boarded a fully booked Airbus A330.
onefinestay to launch in Miami
onefinestay has announced plans to open doors in Miami. The launch will mark the third market in onefinestay’s US portfolio which includes New York and Los Angeles, and will be the sixth city globally, in addition to London, Paris and Rome. “We’re thrilled to be introducing the onefinestay experience to Miami,” said Evan Frank, co-founder and president, Americas, onefinestay.
The Plymouth to reopen on Miami Beach
When it opened in 1940, nothing looked like The Plymouth - a dazzling Art Deco icon that epitomized the glamour and style of its time. And nothing on Miami Beach will feel like The Plymouth when the legendary hotel reopens this summer after a significant investment, debuting as an effortlessly stylish, casually private and romantic retreat on a block that still feels like a best-kept secret.
Miami reveals record breaking tourism figures
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau announced today record-breaking tourism numbers with an impressive 5.4 per cent increase in overnight visitors to Miami and the Beaches during the last twelve months. During that time the destination welcomed 15.1 million overnight visitors up from 14.2 million over the same period for the previous year bringing the economic impact to an astounding $25.1 billion to the destination, up from $23.5 billion, a seven per cent increase.