Newly inked agreement designed to boost tourism and retail opportunities in the island nation.
Hotel doorman clocks 50 years of service
Over the years he has welcomed many famous guests including Indira Gandhi, Marshal Tito, Fidel Castro, and Yuri Gagarin.
Travel is number one mood booster for Americans: Traveler’s Sweet Spot Survey
More than half of Americans say travel improves their mood even more than exercising or shopping.
Hotels.com integrates Uber into mobile app
Enables customers to book an Uber to take them directly to their hotel at the touch of a button.
A proposed LA home sharing law that “violates privacy” is being opposed
Consumer Watchdog is concerned with provision to require Internet home sharing sites, such as Airbnb, to turn over to Los Angeles on a monthly basis the home sharing registration number, address, number of nights rented, and amount paid to every owner that rents their property through the home sharing site.
Avion Travel Network launches travel agent directory
Recent trends show consumers going back to basics, using travel agents to book vacations amidst frustrations with online booking sites.
Marriott announces brand endorsement of Protea Hotels in Africa
The rebranding includes an updated and modernized logo and the “by Marriott” endorsement.
pentahotels introduces suites equipped to lure gamers
With the launch of the PentaPlayerPad in Brussels, Liège and Paris, pentahotels now have suites quipped with football tables, a Sony Playstation4 or pinball machines.
Ritz-Carlton launches flipboard page
Offering readership in five languages, The Ritz-Carlton debuts its page with 12 individual magazines covering inspirational global travel content and articles about properties within its portfolio.
Who makes the earliest advanced bookings?
Agoda’s Travel Smart study shows how many days before a stay travelers from different countries book accommodation. Hong Kong travelers are the earliest, booking their accommodation an average of 42 days before check-in.
