Royal Caribbean cancels more peak summer cruises

Despite record airline bag fees, 55 percent of travellers still checking their luggag

The 320 Guest Ranch gets 2013 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence

By Nicki Grihault: A look at the best new luxury resorts, hotels and villas to open in Mauritius.

TripAdvisor^® today announced the results of its tipping survey of more than 9,000 respondents of which 1,600 are in the U.S.  According to the survey, 99 percent of Americans tip on vacation and of the group, 57 percent always do while traveling, compared to the average of 43 percent who always tip among seven other countries.

New York City rolls out bike-share program as public transportation option

Nuclear missiles aren't the only thing being built in North Korea

Las Vegas Sands Corp. chooses Madrid as site for multi-billion dollar “EuroVegas” 

By Hugo R. Mechelse: Turn down service is one of the creative perks in hospitality, but does it always work? Personally I always wonder what is and what is not appreciated by the guest. For this, we first and foremost have to answer the most vital question: what do we want to achieve?

By John Hendrie: A most excellent Guest experience is based upon memorable ‘touches”.  We can thrill our Guest with amenities, WOW with service and astound them with extraordinary facilities.  But, let’s discuss the topper – what really they will talk about (and remember) – your personal “touch” which made them feel special.  The key is to engage your guests yourself (you and you management team).

By Dave Seminara: Travel is a beautiful escape from reality. There is no finer way to remove oneself from life's dirty, mundane realities than to plan a trip. Hate your job? Have a broken heart? Bored with your lot in life? Step right up and book a ticket to just about anywhere. The trip might change your life – or maybe it won't.

By Debbie Hemley: Are you looking to create content that engages? Does your content connect with people and encourage them to engage? In this article I’ll show you 26 ways to make content that engages people, in an A-Z guide of tips.

By Rieva Lesonsky: Even if things seem to be going well, your business could be dying a slow death. Here's how to keep it alive and thriving.

InterContinental Hotels Group Plc (IHG), the world’s largest provider of hotel accommodation, plans to almost double the number of hotels it manages in China even as the country’s economy slows.