The U.S. hotel industry has had its slowest growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in seven years, and the question is whether demand is tapering off or is the impact of one-time events clouding lodging trends.Third-quarter RevPAR rose just…
Tobago has recognised a need to be nimble, flexible, and relevant to its internal and external stakeholders and has responded by establishing the Tobago Tourism Agency.The agency’s ten-member board is to be chaired by University of the West Indies lecturer,…
Marriott International has announced the appointment of Carlos Tarrero as the new general manager of The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi.Tarrero brings a wealth of both hotel and resort operational experiences to this exciting new role where he will…
Opening in the vibrant and historic old town of Puerto Vallarta in early February 2018, Hotel Amapa embodies the fusion of traditional Mexican aesthetic with a laidback yet spirited vision in contemporary design bringing a new, fresh vibe to the…
Theme parks are a part of everyday life, but also an enormous generator of money. According to estimates, the global theme parks market is set to reach $44.3 billion by 2020. The market is on a steady growth path. Theme…
Air Transat has unveiled a new livery as the carrier marks its 30th anniversary.The new look was unveiled at Air Transat’s facilities at Montréal–Trudeau airport, which was attended by 375 partners and guests.The first aircraft with the new livery –…
JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program obtained the highest customer satisfaction among U.S. airline loyalty programs in 2017, according to a J.D. Power study.Alaska Mileage Plan and Southwest Rapid Rewards trailed close behind. Delta SkyMiles fell to the middle of the pack…
American Airlines plans to defend its turf at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) hub against Icelandic carriers Icelandair and Wow.From June 7 to Oct. 26, American will operate seasonal service between DFW and Reykjavik. It will be American’s first Iceland service and…
Pod Brooklyn has opened its doors in the heart of the lively Williamsburg neighbourhood, introducing the next generation of innovative properties from BD Hotels in partnership with CB Developers.Following the successful models in Manhattan and Washington DC (Pod 51, Pod…
Celebrity Cruises will become the latest brand to adopt a fare with a nonrefundable deposit, underscoring efforts by cruise lines to stop booking practices that they don’t like.Starting Nov. 29, Celebrity will offer the nonrefundable option with lower fares. As…
