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Hilton Continues Expansion of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in the Caribbean and Latin America
Hilton has announced the signing of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand’s third property in Mexico, the new-build Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende, expected to open in early 2025.
IHG Hotels & Resorts opens new Holiday Inn Express in Washington, DC
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 destinations and 18 brands, today announces the grand opening of Holiday Inn Express Washington, DC Downtown.
Air New Zealand announces Mission Next Gen Aircraft partners
Air New Zealand has announced four world-leading innovators it will be working with on its mission to have its first zero emissions demonstrator flight.
ITB BERLIN CONVENTION: INDUSTRY’S LEADING CONVENTION ADOPTS ’MASTERING TRANSFORMATION’ AS ITS MOTTO
In 2023, taking as its slogan ’Mastering Transformation’, the leading convention for the travel industry is again gathering the main international tourism actors under one roof. From 7 to 9 March 2023 at the ITB Berlin Convention, leading speakers and industry experts will discuss the current challenges facing the global travel industry, which go far beyond COVID-19 and local skills shortages
SAUDIA LAUNCHES AN UPGRADED VERSION OF ALFURSAN LOYALTY PROGRAM WITH THE SLOGAN “ENJOY MORE”
SAUDIA has launched a new version of Alfursan loyalty program offering multiple advantages and greater miles value for members
COSTA TOSCANA DEBUTS IN DUBAI
The Italian company’s latest flagship, which entered service last March, called today for the first time at the Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal, the city’s most modern cruise terminal, inaugurated by the Costa Group in December 2021. On the occasion of this first call, an event was held on board the ship, attended by local and Italian authorities
BOSTON KICKS-OFF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOSTON TEA PARTY’S COMMEMORATIVE YEAR
Meet Boston, the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party Board of Advisors (BOA) and Revolution 250, a consortium of organizations working together to commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the events that led to the American Revolution, officially kick-off the 250th commemorative anniversary year of the Boston Tea Party, a momentous event that forever changed the course of American history.
New Urban Resort and Hospitality Company Launched in Vietnam
A new international hospitality brand and hotel called Wafaifo has been launched in central Vietnam. The company will open the 134-key lifestyle resort, the Wafaifo Resort Hoi An, in Q1 2024
‘Dubai’s Ultimate Bucket List’ guide
‘Dubai’s Ultimate Bucket List’, a new winter guide, issued by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, as part of the #DubaiDestinations winter campaign, invites residents and visitors to explore a range of recreational activities in the emirate.
SILVERSEA CRUISES PRESIDENT AND CEO ROBERTO MARTINOLI TRANSITIONS TO SENIOR ADVISOR ROLE
Silversea Cruises President and CEO Roberto Martinoli has elevated the brand into the industry’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line. On January 1, 2023, Martinoli will assume the role of senior advisor to Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty. Barbara Muckermann, currently Chief Commercial Officer, will become Silversea’s next president and CEO, and will join Royal Caribbean Group’s Executive Committee.
VAIL MOUNTAIN OPENS LEGENDARY BACK BOWLS DURING CELEBRATORY 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Vail Mountain received over 18” of natural snowfall during this week’s winter storm, allowing the resort to open the Legendary Back Bowls on the resort’s 60th birthday.
A “Dream Eclipse” at Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives’ Beach Bubble
Nestled in the UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, Seaside Finolhu is a barefoot chic getaway that brings a playful twist on luxury.