- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Skift
As destinations and attractions alter the guest experience to cater to these social-capital seekers, it will become ever more difficult to find authentic encounters and quiet moments of reflection. -Samantha Shankman
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- Friday, April 24, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelFireball Cinnamon Whisky, which didn't even exist in its current form a decade ago, is the fastest-growing big brand of liquor in America.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelAs tourists stroll between Yellowstone's 300 active geysers, taking selfies in front of thousands of bubbling, boiling mud pots and hissing steam vents, they are treading on one of the planet's greatest time bombs.
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelVERMILLION, S.D. (AP) - Fourteen students at the University of South Dakota are the first to receive scholarships to study abroad through a new international travel fund at the Vermillion instruction. The new International Opportunity Fu...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelThe trick to landing (or at least not blowing) that business deal? Observing these unspoken drinking customs.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from USATODAY - Travel Top Stories
In this always-connected era, it's difficult for travelers to get off the grid.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comA few months ago, as I was starting my travel blog journey, I decided to do what I always do when beginning anything: research. Chalk it up to my slightly competitive and nerdy nature, but I like to know the landscape of something before...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel newsIt's good news for holidaymakers as a report finds prices are cheaper than last year in all the popular resorts it surveyed except one
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel newsInspirational and comically dismissive quotes from travellers including Byron, Orwell, Mark Twain... and Cliff Richard
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Skift
Not all Airbnb hosts are as welcoming as Airbnb depicts and not all Ibis are as luxurious as it portrays, but advertising is more about shifting consumers' perceptions of a product than their practical expectations. -Samantha Shankman - Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comThe allure of space travel and exploring the cosmos has enchanted tourists for decades. The Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1, an artificial satellite, in 1957 is credited with starting the "space race;" and the world's interest in spac...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comThese Sikh volunteers, kneading and rolling chapatis, look relaxed considering the epic task facing the kitchen where they work. The canteen at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, in India’s Punjab state, is quite possibly the largest in the ...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from - News & Advice RSS FeedIntense competition has driven down the cost of insurance for most travellers. But people whose age, health or activities do not fit the norm can pay many times more.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsAmadeus’ Airport IT business has firmly established itself in the North American region with the acquisition of AirIT, previously wholly-owned by Fraport. It is the second acquisition of well-established airport industry players for Amad...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comIt's a long haul from the United States, but you'll find the journey is worth it the minute you land. The exhilarating sights and sounds of Bangkok, the perfectly turquoise Andaman Sea, the romantic resorts of Koh Samui, the unique cuisi...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelUpscale brand takes the wraps off its "champagne and caviar-inspired" Boeing 757
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comBy Elizabeth Stamp for Architectural Digest . Tour the most extraordinary bookshops across the globe, from a hidden gem on Santorini to a repurposed church in The Netherlands. El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina (photo: Wim...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comThe Aubergine Dancers are regular performers at Spoutwood Farm's May Day Fairie Festival. Photo by Gina Montanarelli-Myers. Used with permission. With Faerie wing and dragon horn We'll bless the day that you were born We'll thank your fa...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from CNN.com - Travel
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from USATODAY - Travel Top Stories
Baconfest brings out 170 of the Windy City's best restaurants to share bacon creations.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsTravel companies are being encouraged to adopt the reporting of environmental, social and governance issues so that the sector can be appropriately evaluated in terms of its contributions to both the economy and its impacts on environmen...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsQatar Airways will introduce a second Airbus A380 aircraft on the London Heathrow to Doha route from July 1st 2015. It will replace the current A330 aircraft which operates the sector. The arrival of the second A380 on the Doha-to-London...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Skift
Social and economic trends resulting in a decrease in gambling in Macau will have an impact across the casino industry. -Samantha Shankman - Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel newsWhether for financial gain or to avoid ridicule, these towns all opted for a new moniker
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Global Grasshopper | Travel Tips and InspirationIt always pays to be savvy about your currencies before you head off on your travels! This fun Teletext Holidays infographic will help you answer all your travel currency questions...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from NYT > TravelOpened last month opposite Old Trafford stadium, the home of the team Manchester United, the 133-room hotel is backed by five former Manchester United teammates.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Daily Express :: Travel FeedIT'S one of the world's most remote islands - and the only people that live on it attack anyone who ventures near.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsAustralia’s Great Beach Drive has been launched to provide over 200 kilometres of spectacular beach driving, capturing the dramatic coastline, scenery and wildlife along Queensland’s Sunshine and Fraser coasts. The touring route is steep...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comTrinidad’s rich culture and lush interior rival the island’s beaches when it comes to luring visitors, says the prize-winning author Trinidad feels very much part of South America compared with other Caribbean islands. Look out to sea fr...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from USATODAY - Travel Top Stories
The Bywater and other up-and-coming neighborhoods are a testament to the resilience of the Big Easy.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelEach day, CNN producers select a user-submitted photo to be our Travel Photo of the Day. Click through the gallery to see stunning shots from around the world and share your best travel photos.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comWe gathered at 6:15 a.m. in the dining room for Masala tea and cookies, before departing in jeeps for the "jungle." We weren't prepared for the 40 degree temps outside. Good thing I bought that wool Nehru dress jacket in Mumbai, since I ...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsHot on the heels of the spectacular naming ceremony for Anthem of the Seas on Monday, Royal Caribbean International, the world’s largest global cruise line, has announced Explorer of the Seas has docked in Southampton having just taken p...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from NYT > TravelAdopting a slower pace on an island known for frenzied activity, with a hike at dawn, lei shopping and sushi, and a serenade at sunset.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Intelligent Travel
Rocky Mountain National Park is an ideal alpine playground, complete with sheer rock walls, steep couloirs, and craggy peaks—everything a budding climber needs to cut his or her teeth. - Friday, April 24, 2015 from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site
Things are changing here at a fast pace so it’s time to take a step back, breathe, and share news about what is going on because it’s going to be big (and awesome!). Simply put, this website is too big for my little ole self to run alone... - Friday, April 24, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor is inducting its 2015 class of veterans honored for going above and beyond the call of duty and performing heroically in combat situations. This year's class includes veteran...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Skift
The ruling military junta isn't helping matters either. -Jason Clampet - Friday, April 24, 2015 from NYT > TravelA new exhibition at the museum brings together more than 100 gorgeous objects (and contextualizes them).
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Intelligent Travel
Television host, author, and former executive chef Anthony Bourdain has licked his plate clean all over the world, from soup dumplings in Shanghai to piranhas in Peru. Here’s a look at the world through his unique lens (and appetite). - Thursday, April 23, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - With fast-track votes, Illinois lawmakers pushed through legislation Thursday to ensure that Chicago can use public park land as a potential site for President Barack Obama's presidential library, while also pavi...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from TravelThe wacky weather that slammed the South this week is expected to get worse on Friday, NBC News reports.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comWe are living in a time when we have moved away from the pursuit of happiness to the pursuit of fulfillment. In every facet of our everyday lives, we are making dramatic change. Whether it's where we live, what we eat, how we spend our f...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comWith strong trade winds, volcanic heat and abundant solar and hydropower, the Hawaiian islands have a plethora of natural resources. Yet the state is America’s largest consumer of fossil fuels per capita, according to Hawaii’s Environmen...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Frazier History Museum in Louisville is planning to develop an expanded bourbon history exhibit and experience. The museum is working with the Kentucky Distillers' Association on the project. The museum says it...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelNew York's iconic Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island are being evacuated after reports of a suspicious package inside a locker, according to a senior law enforcement official and the National Park Service.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comWhen New York Magazine posed the terrifying question, " Have You Eaten Your Last Avocado? " in an article published Wednesday, avocado lovers everywhere panicked. Again. It's no secret that California's drought , the worst in 1,200 years...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The U.S. Forest Service has approved a permit to survey part of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia for a proposed natural gas pipeline. The temporary permit for the survey involves 17 miles of fores...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from CNN.com - Travel
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Arabian Business - Travel & HospitalityMinor Hotel Group has announced a partnership with Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Co to build hotels
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceTransaction Provides National Footprint While More Than Doubling the RLHC Brand Network to 130 Hotels in 30 States
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorWe follow Polish couple Mateusz and Anna on a bike trip through Nepal's majestic Annapurna mountains. At this point in the story, they've just turned off the tarmac road and entered the circuit proper at Besisahar.
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorImperial Tours and Presidential Private Jet have teamed up to offer a private jet tour of China.
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Travel Weekly's Luxury NewsDuring a short visit to Jackson, Wyo., I toured a handful of Clear Creek properties.
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceThe eight-story AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor features 192 guest rooms and six suites, 3,700-square-feet of meeting space and a fitness center.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from LodgingPARSIPPANY, N.J.—To help further its sales strategy in the Americas, Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the addition of two hospitality sales leaders to its global sales organization: Carol Bullock, vice president, global sales, North Ame...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesLa Compagnie, the exclusively business-class airline, will officially begin serving travelers flying between Newark International Airport (EWR) and London Luton Aiport (LTN) tomorrow, Friday, April 24, 2015.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) yesterday announced the opening of the 257-room, full-service Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, the first Hyatt Centric branded property to open worldwide.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from TravelPress
MSC Cruises is suspending calls in Ukraine and Egypt by its ships, the Sinfonia, Opera, Fantasia and Musica. As a result, MSC will be offering its passengers a choice of a number of Mediterranean destinations as alternatives. The cruise ... - Friday, April 24, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceAccording to a new survey from CareerBuilder, 65 percent of employers say they plan to hire recent college graduates this year, up from 57 percent last year and the highest outlook since 2007. One third will offer higher pay than last ye...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Have Tips, Will TravelEach month, we’ll highlight one new trip review submitted by an IndependentTraveler.com reader. If your review is featured, you’ll win an IndependentTraveler.com logo item! In this month’s featured review, reader Jill W...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesCreate an adventure of a lifetime for the entire family while staying at the exclusive treasure island, part of Laucala Island Resort.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsThe Rosewood Puebla will highlight the city's famous Talavera pottery and will showcase furnishings and works from Mexican artists and craftspeople.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Hotel ManagementShah currently serves as SVP - Strategy, financial planning & analysis and investor relations. Prior to joining Hyatt in 2009, Shah served as a portfolio manager of a hospitality real estate private equity fund at Lowe Enterprises. Prior...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Stars of the Industry Awards honors outstanding accomplishments, service, and leadership in the hospitality and lodging industry. In an award’s ceremony on April 14, Steve Blum of Was...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesDiscover the Unique Wonders of Belize with Matachica Resort & Spa and GAÏA Riverlodge
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesL.E. Hotels, a global collection of independently owned boutique hotels, announced today the addition of three member properties in Spain and ...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorThe winner of the Thwaites Wainwright Prize 2015, John Lewis-Stempel, and shortlisted authors William Atkins and Philip Marsden, reveal the sights and sounds of the countryside that move them and compel them to write.
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Travel Weekly's Luxury NewsI was greeted with a glass of Champagne and escorted to a suite that was bigger than most New York apartments. Even the standard rooms are large by New York standards. And anyone who has ever spent any time in the city knows there is not...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesCobblestone Hotels along with Cambridge, Nebraska celebrated the opening of the Cobblestone Inn and Suites today. “Nebraska has welcomed us with ...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from LodgingAccor has announced the appointment of Arantxa Balson as chief human resources officer, effective May 4, 2015. As part of her appointment, Balson will also become a member of Accor’s executive committee. “I am thrilled that A...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from TravelPress
Travel Professionals International (TPI) has unveiled details of its plans for its upcoming 2015 TPI Annual Conference. Now entering its 21st year in business, TPI will be holding its annual event at the Melia Marina Varadero in Cuba fro... - Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Arabian Business - Travel & HospitalityConstellation Hotels, owned by Qatar Holding, adds Claridges, The Berkeley and the Connaught to portfolio in deal with Barclay Bros
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Hotel ManagementBoasting a new outdoor patio with views of the world-famous fountains, Lago's space is inspired by early 20th-century Italy.
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts has officially launched the new Four Seasons Private Jet. Here's a quick look.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Hotel ManagementHotel guests are generally willing to participate in a property’s sustainability programs, and the industry itself has implemented a wide variety of green practices. In fact, green practices contribute to guest satisfaction, but sustaina...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesFairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a new strategic partnership with Cadillac in the United States. The two industry-leading brands have signed a multi-year agreement that secures Cadillac as Fairmont’s exclusive guest vehicle tran...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceRevenue per available room increases 22.6% to CAD$83.12
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from TravelPress
Between now and April 29, 2015, Sunquest is offering a “Free Upgrade Event” at select Barcelo Hotels and Resorts. The value-added offer applies to the Barcelo Puerto Vallarta and the Barcelo Punta Cana and allows travellers to go their o... - Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsThe 257-room property was redeveloped out of an 88-year-old former office building four blocks west of Millennium Park.
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsThe St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace, which was once a monastery as well as a military base, is reachable via Riva-branded boat service.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from TravelPress
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) wrapped up its Canadian conference in Toronto this week with the release of a watershed study on the impact of business travel on the Canadian economy. Joe Bates, vice-president, research, GB... - Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsIt will be the brand's first hotel in the Middle East.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from LodgingHOLLYWOOD, Fla.—The new-build Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, opening later this year on the legendary Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has announced details regarding eight food and beverage venues, ...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Hotel ManagementThe stand-alone ballroom will be located on the Potomac River west of the existing hotel and span 24,000 square feet, with glass on three sides to provide views of the water. The building, which is expected to open August 2016, will also...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from TravelPress
Most leisure travelers who use a professional travel agent to plan their trip do so because it takes the stress out of traveling, according to a new consumer study commissioned by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). In the 2015... - Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceNoble Investment Group yesterday announced they have broken ground on the StateView Hotel, which is centrally located on North Carolina State University's Centennial Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. Designed to LEED Silver sustainabili...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceAccording to research conducted by Starfleet Media, the implementation of Hospitality Revenue Management results in a 10 percent average increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) for large and very large hotels, potentially transla...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceTotal revenues came to $376.4 million, an increase of 21.0% over the same period in 2014, mainly due to a 19.9% rise in Occupied Room Nights at the Chain level, combined with growth of 10.2% in Revenue per Available Room.
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Travel Weekly's Luxury NewsWhen it comes to high-end accommodations, Jackson has no shortage of options, including Amangini and Four Seasons. But as part of Teton County, the wealthiest county in America, Jackson also has an impressive array of high-end rental pro...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsA New York hotel will be part of the Hudson Yards project on the west side of Manhattan.
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesThe company makes a bold move to reinvent the company as it prepares to move into new markets.
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from LodgingCoinciding with the launch of Apple Watch, Starwood and Marriott have released apps to help guests coordinate travel plans. Members of Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program can have access to special features through the SPG App. The ...
- Friday, April 24, 2015 from TravelPress
Air Canada and about 150 travel agents, tour operators and corporate customers were on hand at Toronto’s Casa Loma to celebrate the carrier’s June 4 launch of service to Amsterdam. But that wasn’t all. Along with Amster... - Friday, April 24, 2015 from Hotel ManagementThe hotel is located on the French Riviera, across 17 acres of gardens. The hotel has access to the Mediterranean Sea, three restaurants and a spa. The guestrooms were designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, who also designed Four Seasons' Hotel...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsThe extended-stay hotel brand was rebranded to "better communicate the quality of our product, and allow us to expand our reach to new customer segments,? said President Kyle Rogg.
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceMarriott International, Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) announced today the introduction of its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels to Eastern Europe, in partnership with developers, GMT Group. The 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel will be managed by Marriott I...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Have Tips, Will TravelWe’re a little old-fashioned here at IndependentTraveler.com, but even we acknowledge that the selfie phenomenon isn’t going anywhere. We’ve even indulged once or twice while on our travels. But sometimes we’re st...
- Thursday, April 23, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceAverage daily rate increases 8.3% to US$121.20
