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ATLAS TO OFFER ‘EPICUREAN EXPEDITIONS’ IN EUROPE
Atlas Ocean Voyages has revamped its product offerings to now feature year-round expeditions aboard its 198-guest, luxury yachts. In addition to visiting remote, polar destinations such as Antarctica and the Arctic, the line will offer new Epicurean Expeditions to iconic, marquee ports in Europe, beginning in April 2023.
INTRODUCING ASPEN HOSPITALITY
Three years ago, Aspen Skiing Company, a leading operator of ski resorts in North America, introduced its hospitality division, The Little Nell Hotel Group. Today, the group has been rebranded as Aspen Hospitality to reflect the scale and breadth of this growing division.
Amtrak Starts the Process for New Overnight Trains
A new era at Amtrak accelerates this year, with as many as ten manufacturers submitting their ideas on replacement railcars for world-famous routes such as the Auto Train, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder and Southwest Chief. This marks the first formal step to completely reequip the Amtrak Long Distance Network that provides vital service on 14 overnight routes from coast to coast.
DOMINICA ANNOUNCES 2022 PERFORMANCE NUMBERS, FORECASTS FOR POSITIVE GROWTH IN 2023
Discover Dominica, the tourism office for the island of Dominica (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a), reports a significant increase in 2022 tourism arrival numbers, projecting even stronger growth in 2023.
Global Resilience Centre and Mastercard partner on Tourism Innovation
In a major boost to its operations, the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) and Mastercard have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation on tourism innovation. The signing took place during FITUR, the largest tourism trade fair in Spain, between Co-Chair of the GTRCMC and Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett and Senior Executives of Mastercard.
ATLANTIS THE ROYAL LAUNCHES WITH A STAR-STUDDED THREE-DAY GRAND REVEAL EVENT
A-list celebrities and influencers are jet-setting across the globe to join the biggest hospitality launch of 2023 at Atlantis The Royal. The Dubai based ultra-luxury hotel hosts its Grand Reveal this weekend with an array of world famous film, TV, music and entertainment royalty attending the star-studded three-day event, which boasts an exclusive once-in-a-lifetime red carpet performance from an international music industry legend.
DISNEY100: THE EXHIBITION - DISNEY REVEALS 23 ARTIFACTS TO BE SHOWCASED AT THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
In celebration of the one-month countdown to the world premiere of Disney100: The Exhibition, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has unveiled 23 “Crown Jewels” from the Walt Disney Archives vault of treasures that will be on display when the exhibition opens February 18, 2023, at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Accor introduces Handwritten Collection - a global portfolio of hotels curated with passion
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announced an exciting new addition to the Group’s unparalleled network of brands: Handwritten Collection, a global portfolio of charming bespoke hotels that offer an intimate and stylish hospitality experience.
Andaz Brand Makes Debut in Thailand with Opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach Resort
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced today the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, marking the debut of the Andaz brand in Thailand.
Hampton by Hilton Named No. 1 Hotel Franchise for 14th Consecutive Year
Hampton by Hilton, Hilton’s global powerhouse hotel brand and market leader in the industry is now the record holder for the most total and consecutive No. 1 rankings in the Hotels & Motels category of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®.
Silversea Cruises Offers Limited-Time Arctic Promotion: Save up to 20% on Luxury Expedition Voyages
Travellers can experience Silversea’s industry-leading polar offering for less, with savings on selected door-to-door voyages to Greenland, Arctic Canada, and Arctic Norway
Women free to wear bikinis at Saudi Arabia Red Sea giga-project
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project (now known as simply Red Sea) will not impose any restrictions on women within the destination, according to one of the project’s top travel chiefs.