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Sandals Resorts’ Future Goals Program Inspires the Next Generation of Fútbol Dreamers & Vacationers
As Curaçao prepares for a historic summer on the global soccer stage, Sandals Resorts is celebrating the island’s passion for the game both on and off the field. Through Future Goals, a sustainability-driven youth initiative led by the Sandals Foundation in partnership with Dutch football club AFC Ajax and local recycler Limpi Recycling, students across Curaçao are learning that the power of sport extends far beyond the final whistle. At the same time, guests visiting Sandals Royal Curaçao this summer are invited to experience the island’s soccer spirit firsthand through the resort’s new Vacation Goals: Curaçao Edition program, creating a unique connection between community impact and cultural celebration.
SONIFI showcases how hotels can set a new standard with their guest technology and managed services
Hospitality’s largest global guest technology managed services provider, SONIFI, is unveiling its latest innovations at the annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) next week. Located in booth #1230 at the event, SONIFI will be showing how they help hotels transform basic must-have amenities like Wi-Fi, TV and telephony into a higher standard for their guests and their property.
Long Beach, CA Celebrates America’s 250th with Three Simultaneous Firework Shows
Long Beach will celebrate Independence Day in unforgettable fashion with “Sea to Shining LBC: America’s 250,” a weeklong patriotic celebration blending pyrotechnics, athletics and entertainment, culminating in a spectacular Independence Day fireworks finale with three simultaneous shows stretching across the city’s 5.5-mile coastline.
Hard Rock International Kicks Off Summer of Soccer with “All Teams. One Place.” Campaign
Hard Rock International today unveiled its “All Teams. One Place.” campaign in celebration of this summer’s biggest global soccer tournament, powered by a partnership with record-breaking athlete and Hard Rock brand ambassador, Leo Messi. Spanning Hard Rock properties around the world, the campaign brings fans together through: a global sweepstakes that features a special Messi meet-and-greet grand prize and more than 300 additional prizes including Hard Rock Hotel stays and Unity loyalty program points*; exclusive Messi Legendary Suite experiences at Hard Rock Hotel New York and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood; a new Messi Legendary Burger crafted in collaboration with the legend himself; new globally inspired shareable menu items added for a limited time; World Cup countries apparel; and new additions to the Messi retail collection – all part of one legendary lineup.
Aero Launches Direct Los Angeles-East Hampton Flights for Summer 2026
Aero, the private jet airline, today announced new summer flights between Los Angeles and East Hampton on a single ticket, debuting June 22, 2026. The new route features a flight on a Gulfstream IV-SP from Van Nuys (VNY) into the closest airport to New York city, then a jetside transfer with BLADE for the short final leg to East Hampton (HTO). Flights run Fridays out and Sundays back through August 30, 2026. Seats are $7,570 (VNY–HTO), available at Aero.com.
Introducing New Yacht Residential Suites Aboard the Next Four Seasons Yacht
Building on the success of the March 2026 launch of Four Seasons I, Four Seasons Yachts continues to meaningfully expand with the introduction of Four Seasons II. The second vessel represents the evolution of the ultra-luxury yachting experience, while introducing a new calibre of accommodation through its Yacht Residential Suites.
The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival Returns to Baha Mar for Its Fifth Year with New Talent
Today, Baha Mar announces the return of the highly anticipated Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, taking place from October 21–25, 2026 at the luxury resort destination. Now entering its fifth year, the festival continues to evolve as one of the region’s premier celebrations of culinary excellence, artistic expression, and Bahamian culture.
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A Soft Adventure in the Canadian Rockies
ECT Travel’s Autumn Train Journey Through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver is a 12-day journey of discovery created for those who love to explore the world’s wilder places without compromising on comfort or accessibility. Meticulously planned and accompanied by one of our experienced Tour Managers, it is proving particularly popular with the over 50s and solo female travellers, demographics which are leading the booming demand for soft adventures.
7 of the Best European Solstice Escapes: Riviera Travel Experts Reveal Top Scenic Spots
As the summer solstice approaches, bringing the longest day of the year on June 21st, travellers are increasingly looking for destinations that make the most of Europe’s extended daylight hours. Riviera Travel’s latest booking data reveals that demand is heavily concentrated around scenic European escapes, with just 15 top-performing European itineraries accounting for 50% of all recent website bookings. Growing appetite for picturesque landscapes heroes’ destinations such as Lake Como, Provence, Paris, and the Douro Valley, underlining strong appetite for scenic European escapes that come into their own in the golden light of solstice.
Rio positions itself as Latin America’s next AI capital as Web Summit opens
Fresh from hosting the IATA AGM, Rio de Janeiro today opens Web Summit Rio, Latin America’s largest technology event, with more than 30,000 founders, investors, executives and policymakers expected in the city.
Rhoda Magbitang, Executive Chef At Mauna Lani, Crowned Winner of Top Chef
Rhoda Magbitang, Executive Chef of Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection’s iconic oceanfront restaurant CanoeHouse in Hawai’i, has been announced the season 23 winner of Bravo’s Top Chef, cementing her place as one of the country’s most extraordinary culinary talents. To celebrate the milestone, Chef Magbitang will host a series of exclusive culinary collaborations across select Auberge Collection destinations, bringing her award-winning cuisine to life with guest chefs and collaborators.
citizenM to Debut Third Washington, D.C. Hotel in Historic Georgetown District
Opening in June 2026, Marriott International and Another Star – the hotel management company that owns and operates citizenM’s current portfolio of 37 hotels in the US and Europe – will debut its third Washington, D.C. property: citizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown. The opening marks the first property opening for citizenM as part of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands. All citizenM guests can now earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points across all citizenM stays. Travelers can also still enjoy access to citizenM’s paid membership program, mycitizenM+, which now includes instant Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status for members.