Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. and Marriott Hotels, the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy’s 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of the new Marriott Long Beach Downtown – an urban waterfront destination situated on the city’s iconic promenade. Evoking Marriott Hotels’ rich and trusted legacy, the hotel invites guests to explore Long Beach’s vibrant and thriving convention and entertainment hub, which encompasses abundant walkable dining and shopping options and miles of sandy shoreline as well as several world class attractions, among them the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Aquatic Park and the Queen Mary.

The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) is giving travelers and beach-goers the tools they need to effortlessly go beyond the beach and make future plans through immersive technology. The new EXP Miami Beach Tours App, now available on Apple and Google, EXP Miami Beach Tours (EXPMiamiBeach.Tours), serves as an extension of the Experience Miami Beach App, a guide for sunseekers that delivers insider takes on the best ways to experience Miami Beach.  EXP Miami Beach Tours App users can choose from a selection of curated itineraries including video and visual highlights and pins that allow travelers to self-guide their own day, weekend or week on Miami Beach.

The San Francisco Peninsula – the region’s Travel & Tourism Board - is pleased to announce that it will host California’s 2024 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony in Half Moon Bay on Monday, August 5, at The Ritz-Carlton. The annual MICHELIN Guide selection of California restaurants will be announced and celebrated at the event, with accomplished chefs from across the state in attendance, along with global media.

Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo today announced an order for five additional 777 Freighters as the operator again picks the world’s most capable twin-engine freighter to meet growing cargo demand. The new purchase takes Emirates’ order book to 245 Boeing widebody airplanes, including 10 777 Freighters.

The LGBTQ+ travel market is booming, with travelers in this segment demonstrating a significant impact on the tourism industry, according to a recent report by Arival.  ‘The LGBTQ+ Experiences Traveler’ sheds light on who these travelers are, what they crave, and how experience providers can better cater to their needs. “The LGBTQ+ travel market represents a significant opportunity for the tourism industry,” says Stephen Joyce, VP Content at Arival.  “They are high-spending adventurers seeking not just new destinations, but inclusive experiences that reflect their values.  By understanding their preferences and prioritizing genuine hospitality, travel providers can unlock significant growth and build lasting relationships with this loyal customer segment.”

In conjunction with the State visit of President To Lam of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Kingdom of Cambodia, Vietnam Airlines has announced the launch of a nonstop service between Hanoi and Phnom Penh. Additionally, the airline has signed cooperation agreements with key partners in Cambodia to foster aviation and tourism development between the two countries.