Us Inbound Tourism News
Wyndham Destinations opens new property in downtown Portland
WorldMark by Wyndham owners, resort guests, local officials and resort associates joined Wyndham Destinations president and chief executive, Michael Brown, for a Rose City-inspired celebration, complete with a rose-ribbon cutting and rose petal confetti.
West Ham United extend Experience Kissimmee partnership
West Ham United have extended their deal with Experience Kissimmee, securing the destination as the club’s official destination partner for another three years. Continuing to partner with Experience Kissimmee will allow fans to keep benefitting from special offers to the destination.
Marriott to take Ritz-Carlton brand to Portland for first time
Under the contract, the brand would manage 251 hotel rooms and 138 residential units – including eight spacious penthouses – within a nearly $600 million, 35-story tower that would have sweeping views of the city’s majestic landscape.
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston, opens doors
The all-new Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston, in the heart of the chic Back Bay neighbourhood, has opened to guests. Surrounding the elliptical “guitar pick” shaped building are streetscapes by landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh.
Delta Air Lines launches new Boston connection from Edinburgh
The flight, which will operate daily during the summer, complements Delta’s existing Edinburgh-New York-JFK service which will become year-round in 2019, and means the airline offers two nonstop connections between the capital and United States every day this summer.
American unveils plans for new terminal at Dallas Fort Worth
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines have announced plans to develop a sixth terminal at the airport. The plans call for the airport to invest up to $3 to $3.5 billion in terminal improvements, including the construction of Terminal F and enhancements to Terminal C.
The Wauwinet, Nantucket, celebrates anniversary with complete renovation
The Wauwinet is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary with a multi-million-dollar complete restoration and renovation project. As Nantucket’s only member of Relais & Châteaux hotels, the historic inn is renowned worldwide for its outstanding service, cuisine and accommodation offering.
Korean Air launches Boston-Seoul connections as Delta partnership takes off
The first flight, operated as part of a joint venture with Delta Air Lines, was saluted by a water cannon on arrival and celebrated in speeches by airline and government officials.
American Airlines to launch new daily Miami connection from Heathrow
At the same time, joint business partner British Airways is increasing its flight schedule from London to American’s 400-flight-a-day hub in Philadelphia.
American Airlines launches Phoenix connection from Heathrow
The world’s largest carrier, American Airlines, has launched new service between London Heathrow Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Travel Portland signs on for City Runs’ London event
Travel Portland and Delta Air Lines have come on board as official partners of adidas City Runs – 1 Hour, organisers CSM Active have announced.
San Francisco appoints Hills Balfour to UK representative role
Following a competitive pitch process, the company was awarded the two-year contract due to its in-depth US knowledge and extensive industry experience in marketing destinations across the globe to a UK audience.