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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Intelligent Travel
While riding a sleek bullet train in Taiwan recently, where the towering Taipei 101 skyscraper stands as testament to the country's economic bustle, I never expected that a mere hour of cycling would locate me in a living, breathing haik... -
Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Intelligent Travel
Forget Nordic noir. I’m on the Bohuslän Coast, puttering between smooth gray granite islands topped by red cottages. This 112-mile stretch from Gothenburg to the Norwegian border on Sweden’s west coast—or the “best coast,” as some call t... -
Thursday, August 7, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelIn honor of National Lighthouse Day, we invited you to share your best lighthouse photos with CNN iReport. It's clear that people love lighthouses.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelWhere in the U.S. will you be welcomed like a friend and shunned like foe? Conde Nast Traveler says it knows.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Travel newsThe murder of two British students in an apparently "sleepy" corner of Borneo has been greeted with shock by travel firms and regular visitors
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comTaste the best of Italys Piedmont region on this route through Langhe and Roero, enjoying its barolo and barbaresco wines, staying at vineyard B&BS and eating at traditional osterie Continue reading...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelThree times Marilyn Jean Hartman attempted to slip past airport security checkpoints to stowaway on airplanes.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelFor 19 years and counting, Travel + Leisure magazine has asked readers to vote for their favorite hotels and resorts. Here are the top 10.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Travel newsBest known for its raucous hen and stag parties, Blackpool is trying to return to its family-friendly heyday
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Travel newsBest known for its raucous hen and stag parties, Blackpool is trying to return to its family-friendly heyday
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Travel newsOne of Kenya's most experienced rangers reveals his battle scars and talks about the increasingly tough task of protecting Africa's wildlife
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comThe TBEX travel bloggers conference in Cancun is the latest in a string of tourism companies to be put under pressure for their association with dolphin or whale tours Continue reading...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsWorld Travel Awards has regretfully been forced to postpone its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2014, scheduled to take place at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja on September 5th. The decision follows the recent outbreak of the Ebola v...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Intelligent TravelThe Radar—the latest and best from the travel blogosphere—is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every other Wednesday. You can play, too. Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories #NGTRadar to help us f...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from BBC TravelGet a different perspective on Tiger Leaping Gorge by walking the 22km High Path, a two-day trek through remote Naxi hill farming terraces that is far removed from the tourist hordes.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Intelligent Travel
Marta Macedo was born and raised in Porto and came to realize just how much she loved her city while she was studying abroad. "People may live their lives trying to figure out where their home is," she says. "Being away made me realize t... -
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelA day after a New York guest house was pummeled online for its policy of fining wedding parties for negative online reviews, its owner has apologized.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel newsMen prefer Russians, women love the Irish, while Brazilians and French are the most likely to be unfaithful, a survey has suggested
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsMarriott International’s award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards, just got better. By joining forces with Etihad Airways’ loyalty program, Etihad Guest, customers can now redeem their Marriott Rewards Points for Etihad Guest Mile...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsDukes St James London is celebrating its latest success at the World Travel Awards, with the luxury boutique hotel being awarded England’s Leading Hotel, proudly retaining this esteemed title for a consecutive year. Dukes general manager...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsAs Macao transforms itself from a casino-led destination into a world-leading resort one property has been at the forefront of its growth – Venetian Macao. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Ciaran Carruthers, senior vice president...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsJennifer Atkinson, chief executive of tour operator ITC Luxury Travel has announced she has completed a management buyout of ITC, backed by Paul Pindar, with banking provided by Santander. Pindar, the former chief executive of Capita, ha...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsPolitical demonstrations in the build up to the FIFA 2014 World Cup cast a long shadow over the event, threatening its success. But when the football started the headlines were nothing but positive, with Brazilian tourism one of the big ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel newsAlmost half of us have spotted a celebrity on holiday, apparently. From Anne Hathaway to Richard Wilson, we recall who we've seen overseas
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelThe designer says this floating 86-room Krystall hotel will be part of a new wave of design inspired by changing environmental conditions.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from NYT > TravelThe Belgian city is poised to host its largest fashion festival to date, which takes place next month. Here, a look at where to eat, shop and stay there.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel newsFrom Miami to the Hamptons, here are the US cities voted as unwelcoming by visitors
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel newsA new study suggests the US destinations where you are most likely to get a chilly reception
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel newsThe sun may still be shining, but now's the time to book a festive cruise. Here are some of the best
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comNew Yorker launches crowd funding project to build a floating beach on the Hudson River Continue reading...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel newsTravellers heading to Thailand have been urged not to carry a copy of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel newsHoliday shopping can incur its own set of charges and fees. Watch this video to get the best value out of your travel money
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel newsHolidays in the dangerzone: destinations the Foreign Office doesn't want you to visit
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comSan Sebastián, on Spains Basque Country coast, is attracting a younger crowd just as interested in surfing the waves as browsing its pintxo bars. Heres our pick of its best new affordable places to stay Continue reading...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comBritain has stunning footpaths made all the better by the cafes that make perfect stop-offs from your hike. Share a tip about your favourite and you could win a £200 hotel voucher Continue reading...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelWith 300 days of rain and more sheep than people, the Faroe Islands make for one of the odder emerging tourist destinations in Europe.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from NYT > TravelTrendy watering holes, pioneering galleries and niche boutiques are joining the mix in this neighborhood.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from NYT > TravelOak Cliff, the neighborhood once home to Lee Harvey Oswald, is in the midst of a turnaround.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from NYT > TravelThe Santurce Es Ley 5 festival in Puerto Rico will include murals, art installations, music and experimental media.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from BBC TravelMarcello Arrambide invested everything he had learning to trade in the stock market. But the ultimate goal was never fame or fortune. It was freedom.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from NYT > TravelLombardi House, a 1904 mansion once owned by a pair of celebrity vocal coaches, has been reopened as an elegant hotel alternative and Instagram-ready wedding venue.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from Intelligent TravelIt’s one thing to stand in a place where a historic event transpired a thousand years ago. It’s entirely different to stand in a spot where history was made during your own lifetime. This lesson resonated for me recently on a mind-expand...
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelThese eight "fossil finds" are family friendly, T-Rex free and can provide learning enrichment for paleontologists of all ages.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from Travel newsAs Europe commemorates the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, Sophie Butler picks the best tours to remember the fallen
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelYou're likely to sweat a little to get to some of the best waterfalls. But they deliver a cool refuge and a powerful reminder of nature's force.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelPandas, zebras and giraffes -- oh my! Whatever animals you want to see, there's a chance you'll find them living at one of TripAdvisor's best zoos and aquariums around the world.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from Travel newsTake a look inside the opulent Peninsula Paris, which now features the city's most expensive suite
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comWags might joke about turning rainwater into wine, but in south Wales, Chris Moss finds young winemakers turning out quality vintages and welcoming guests Continue reading...
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from Travel newsSingapore's newly designed airport will feature a futuristic glass and steel dome with a vast indoor garden and a cascading waterfall
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from Travel newsThe mooted indoor snow centre in Paris is bigger than the one planned for London
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Friday, August 8, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesThe Marker Waterfront Resort arrives in Key West this October as a premier, independent, 96-room luxury hotel. This tropical oasis is centrally located on the edge of the Key West Historic Seaport, amid the best dining, attractions and s...
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Friday, August 8, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesTierra Hotels, owner and operator of award-winning luxury resorts, Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia, announces the opening of Tierra Chiloé Sept. 1, 2014.
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Friday, August 8, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesThe Five-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is delighted to launch a menu of express treatments for guests looking to unwind, de-stress or calm their mind after a busy day at work.
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Friday, August 8, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesMexico City’s Premier Address Reimagines Two-Day Stays as Transformative Cultural Getaways in Latin America’s Most Vibrant City
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Friday, August 8, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesDubrovnik, the famous Croatian seaside town and UNESCO site, will be welcoming all music and wine aficionados to the 4th Dubrovnik International Wine & Jazz Festival.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesStop us if this sounds familiar: You’ve just flown hours, maybe even a full day, to get to Bangkok. You clear immigration, transfer to your hotel and check in. It’s late, and you’re exhausted. So you slide into bed, and try to sleep.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesBelmond Hotel Caruso in Ravello, Italy has created the ultimate slice of holiday romance – a floating dinner on the hotel’s spectacular infinity pool, which sits 1,000ft above the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesThe luxurious JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa and its Executive Chef Jason Kina will be one of the 15 featured chefs at Hawaii Food and Wine Festival’s “It’s a Food World After All” finale event at Ko Olina Resort, to be held on Sunday,...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesAward-winning luxury resort Conrad Bali has launched two exciting new wedding venues and accompanying packages - one kissed by the sun upon a golden beach, and the other shaded within a lush tropical garden.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesSelf-driving is one of the best ways to cover the landscape of South Australia. Enjoy the dramatic views on your drive, from tranquil seaside roads, cozy country villages to twisting mountain passes. Here’s a list of ideas to get you int...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesNo. 11 Cadogan Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel, located in the heart of Knightsbridge, a few steps away from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Sloane Street.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesTaj Hotels' in-house lifestyle store Taj Khazana, announces it’s much awaited sale from the 15th to 25th August, 2014.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesThe Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud debuted three new pool spa villas on the Island of the Gods last week, headlining a series of sublime developments across GHM’s portfolio of spas.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesFarmhouse Inn, an internationally-acclaimed luxury boutique hotel best known for its intimate setting coupled with a Michelin-starred restaurant and world-class service, unveils a comprehensive property revitalization and expansion begin...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Arabian Business - Travel & HospitalityHotel operator says three properties under construction set to be completed by 2017
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Arabian Business - Travel & HospitalityQatar-backed Constellation Hotels to snap up IHG's flagship Le Grand in French capital
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsAbout half of DisneyWorld's guests are now using the MagicBands, according to CEO Bob Iger.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from LodgingCOLUMBUS, Ohio—Red Roof Inn announced it has signed 39 hotel agreements in 2014, with a robust number of additional properties in the pipeline. It’s an over 350 percent increase from the same time last year. Red Roof, with its network of...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from LodgingDALLAS—Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. has completed the previously-announced acquisition of the 357-room Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley hotel for a total consideration of $50 million ($140,000 per key), which is approximately 45 percent...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from LodgingHOUSTON—Noble Investment Group today announced the acquisition of Hyatt Place Houston Sugar Land. The hotel, which opened in 2010, is located in the prominent Sugar Land area, which is southwest of downtown Houston. “The Houston MS...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from LodgingInterContinental Hotels Group today announces that it has received a binding offer from Constellation Hotels Holding Limited to acquire InterContinental Paris – Le Grand. The proposed purchase price is $442 million, payable in cash...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from LodgingCHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today a global initiative to increase procurement of responsibly sourced seafood at Hyatt hotels, starting with an initial goal of responsibly sourcing more than 50 percent of their inventory by...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceADR Up 6.2% to US$118.70
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceRevenue per available room increases 7.5% to CAD$110.27
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News Resource2 properties of AB Hotels leverage RateTiger Shopper for competitive intelligence
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from LodgingJack Portman knows a thing or two about mixed-use projects. He began his career in 1973 as an apprentice in his father’s architecture and engineering firm, John Portman & Associates, and now serves as vice chairman of both that compa...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel AdvisorThroughout the 2014-2015 winter season (October 26-March 28, 2015), Air France will operate up to seven weekly flights to Miami departing from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceBlue Diamond Resorts has announced the acquisition of popular Smuggler's Cove Resort & Spa in St Lucia. The resort's prime beachfront location on a secluded cove and full range of all-inclusive services make it a great addition to the ch...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceAshford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) announced yesterday that it has completed the previously-announced acquisition of the 357-room Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley hotel for a total consideration of $50 million ($140,000 per key),...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Luxury Travel AdvisorLove jazz? Love wine? Headed to Croatia next month? Be sure to check out the Fourth Dubrovnik International Wine & Jazz Festival while in the seaside town...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceChesapeake Hospitality same property EBITDA growth increased 13.3 percent over 2013
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceThis article identifies fifty of the top markets for development of a Value Place. It includes a regional breakdown of top markets for new development in addition to feasibility mathematics based on average development costs and performa...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceThe Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics is the only hotel-related certification for industry professionals focused on analytics. It provides recognition that the holder has a thorough knowledge of the foundational metrics, definiti...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceNobody Asked Me, But... No. 127 - By Stanley Turkel, CMHS
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceThe University of Maryland and developer David H. Hillman of Southern Management Corporation yesterday announced that the construction of The Hotel at the University of Maryland has been approved by the state and will break ground in spr...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceConsolidated net revenue was $2.6 billion, a 4% increase over the prior year second quarter
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Travel World News OnlineThe American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) held a signing ceremony with Abderrafih Zouitene, CEO of the Moroccan National Tourist Office, and other dignitaries and press from Morocco to officially announce Marrakech as the location cho...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceInterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG] today announces that it has received a binding offer from Constellation Hotels Holding Limited to acquire InterContinental Paris – Le Grand.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceAdjusted EBITDA increased to $35.6 million in the second quarter of 2014 from $26.7 million in the same period in 2013, an increase of $8.9 million or 33.5 percent.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesGREENBELT, Md, - Chesapeake Hospitality today released operating results for the first half of 2014. Kim Sims, company president, commented, “I ...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesToronto, - Kempinski began its management contract for Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo on August 1, 2014 following the signing of an ...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesUp to 135 New Jobs on Tap as Owner Turns to Arizona-Based Lender to Help Meet Funding Needs.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesSonoma Luxury Boutique Hotel Offers a Free Night to Entice the Traveler to Experience Their Luxurious New Guest Rooms, New Spa, and Property Wide Enhancements - Wine Country Farmhouse Style.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesAward-winning modern American supper club headed to the West Coast.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesAward-winning Resort's Initiatives Help the Environment and Those in Need.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesFilippo Berti, Chief Executive Officer of Ali Group North America announced today the appointment of Brad Willis to the position of ...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesCreating the perfect hotel experience is a lot like theater, so think of the senior manager’s role as that of a playwright.
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceThe choices seem to become tighter with the passing of time and events. Many of us really do not know very much about Africa. We are somewhat familiar with historic imperialism, very bloody rebellions, the sad story of slavery, yet under...
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Arabian Business - Travel & HospitalityGulf kingdom advises citizens not to travel to Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea until further notice
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Thursday, August 7, 2014 from Arabian Business - Travel & HospitalitySenior official says social media awareness campaigns helped to bring down number of complaints last year
