- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comI recently traveled out of the country. What was most striking about this recent trip was the constant and inescapable presence of personal technology. At the airport, on the airplane, in the customs line, at the baggage claim, in the ho...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Skift
Another description of this action could be "Portuguese rail workers would like to have a long Easter weekend at home." -Jason Clampet - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Daily Express :: Travel FeedA GROUP of ambitious designers have proposed a mile-high, self-contained city in the heart of New York, with a beach, forest and farm inside.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Context Travel Blog
A slideshow depicting some hills in Rio which provide alternative viewpoints to Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Christ Redeemer. - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comIn the immortal words of R. Kelly, "After the show its the after party and after the party its the hotel lobby." But what if the hotel lobby turns out to be the craziest party of them all? That's what happened when one man thought he was...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelSALEM, Ore. (AP) - Visitors and locals lined up inside Portland International Airport to have their photos taken with an odd celebrity - a piece of nearly 30-year-old carpet. By day's end, more than 800 photo booth-style pictures were sn...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Intelligent Travel
Nat Geo Travel associate producer Rebecca Davis recently returned from a trip to Ann Arbor, Michigan. What was intended to be a whirlwind visit with her newly transplanted sister quickly became a colorful culinary tour around one of the ... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelNEW YORK (AP) - The Whitney Museum of American Art will operate six days a week when it opens its new facility in downtown Manhattan on May 1. The museum says the spacious Renzo Piano-designed facility will allow it to display more of it...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesDo you miss the fun of April Fools' Day already? Here are six more funny travel ad campaigns we didn't fall for Wednesday.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from A Luxury Travel BlogDaffodils are out and blossom is slowly appearing on the trees. It’s finally Spring. Many will flock to the Netherlands to see the tulip fields in full bloom but we have some other suggestions for where is best to visit this season. From...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The New Mexico Tourism Department has awarded a four-year, $7 million advertising contract to Santa Fe-based Talweg Creative. The department made the announcement Thursday. Talweg will be tasked with managing the...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from - News & Advice RSS Feed1. Go Greenland The far-north nation is difficult and expensive to reach, but Macs Adventure has a single, one-week departure on 25 August for a relative bargain £1,805. It involves hiking across tundra, mountains, and glaciers; iceberg ...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel newsHeavy snow sets up much of the Alps for excellent holiday period
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from HotelChatter -A while back, we talked about Ikos Resorts a new, two-strong European hotel brand that was planning a novel take on the all-inclusive concept. Well, the first property – Ikos Oceania , in Halkidiki , Greece – has now opened, an...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from HotelChatter -We’ve just talked about Thompson Hotels heading to Cabo (June 13 will see the opening of The Cape), but six weeks before that, One&Only Palmilla will come back, finally reopening on April 20 after recovering from the impact of Hurri...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Skift
Whether it is online travel agencies' and hotels' contracts on rates or Google's search practices, European countries and the EU are taking a much tougher stance than their counterparts in the U.S. -Dennis Schaal - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel Agent CentralThe Fiji resort has added a new boutique, gift shop, gourmet store and marina café.
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- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesThe fusion restaurants and noodle bars will be available at no cost to passengers on 11 ships starting in mid-April.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel News & Deals - latimes.comA Belgian priest who cared for a colony of Hawaiians suffering a disfiguring and much-feared disease will be honored as New York names a street for him.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelPHOENIX (AP) - The Legislature has passed a bill to reopen the Mining and Mineral Museum that closed in 2011. Senate Bill 1200 by Republican Sen. Gail Griffin of Hereford transfers the stewardship of the museum from the Arizona Historica...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comTo travel to Cuba--a short journey long-anticipated by many U.S. citizens and now, thanks to today's easing of travel restrictions , tantalizingly imminent--is, famously, to go back in time. Havana is imagined as a town caught in the 195...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel Agent CentralThe popular online home-rental service Airbnb is allowing American travelers to book lodging in Cuba starting Thursday in the most significant U.S. business expansion on the island since the declaration of detente between the two countri...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from A Luxury Travel BlogSouth Africa is renowned for its verdant Winelands, where a host of wineries produce some of the world’s greatest produce. If you are planning a trip to South Africa, visiting a quintessential winery should definitely be on your to-do li...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from NYT > TravelEpic was the king’s preferred scale. He planned, sited, sourced and landscaped structures of classical antiquity across Israel and the West Bank.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Skift
The number of Airbnb guests will continuing rising in cities as travelers become more comfortable with the site but across the board it's still in the minority for accommodation types people choose. -Dan Peltier - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from HotelChatter -By now, everyone knows that South by Southwest Festival is one of the busiest times of the year in Austin , and that if you want to stay in a hotel while you're there (as opposed to renting a place), you need to get on your horse and boo...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from GulliverFRANK EGAN, a 36-year-old Bronx man, “ vehemently ” denied charges that he pointed a high-powered laser at an plane near LaGuardia airport in New York last month. Since such an action endangers the aircraft and all of its passengers...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel News & Deals - latimes.comThe Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens on Saturday will open a new education and visitor center, restaurant and more than 6 acres of newly landscaped gardens.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from - News & Advice RSS FeedMillions of Britons will take to the roads, railways and skies as the Easter getaway begins – but many may find their holiday spoiled by lengthy delays.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from NYT > TravelFor over half a century Baltazar Ushca has harvested glacial ice from the country’s tallest mountain.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel Agent CentralThe Fiji-based cruise line has begun offering one- to three-day experiences that feature snorkeling with sharks.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel newsNo-frills airlines have been taken to task over fare transparency. Isn't it time car hire firms got the same treatment?
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Intelligent TravelNational Geographic Traveler editor at large Christopher Elliott is the magazine’s consumer advocate and ombudsman. Over the past 15 years he has helped countless readers fix their trips. Here’s his latest advice.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelBill Weir catches up with environmental scientist Jane Da Mosto to talk about the increasing concern over tourists in Venice. Watch "The Wonder List" Sunday at 10P ET/PT on CNN.
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- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comLarge ski areas may get most of the attention and press during the winter, but small ski areas have character, soul and passion. Small ski areas are a great place to learn to ski or snowboard, are family-friendly and have an authentic, h...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesThe new engine allows travelers to search for and book cannabis-friendly accommodations in places where medicinal and recreational use is legal.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from A Luxury Travel BlogA decade ago, Berlin’s mayor Klaus Wowereit tried to attract hip young things and tourists to the city by declaring ‘Berlin ist arm, aber sexy’ – basically, ‘Berlin is poor but sexy’. However, what he failed to mention is th...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelMost climbers who try don't succeed in climbing the 29,035-foot-high Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comPause. Take in the moment. Appreciate it. Rinse and repeat. Unfortunately, this isn't a realistic routine for many parents. Between shuttling kids to various schools and activities, running a household and, you know, earning a living to ...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from In TransitThe fashion designer Vivienne Westwood worked on a lavish penthouse suite at The London West Hollywood hotel.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comIn case you missed my last post , I just came back from an amazing trip to Zimbabwe. I had a great time and I met the most incredible people who are working hard to help communities and support conservation. So I was quite surprised by t...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelArriving at an air terminal is rarely a memorable event.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from NYT > TravelFrom old townhouses filled with chic shops to docklands harboring night clubs, the city is undergoing a remarkable rebirth.
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- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Skift
There is still a lot to learn with Periscope; practice makes perfect. -Joyce Manalo - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from - News & Advice RSS FeedGoing to Robben Island with Nelson Mandela was very special. I went to cover the first democratic elections in South Africa and watched Nelson Mandela become the first black president of South Africa. It was extraordinary to meet and int...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Have Tips, Will TravelAfter my first trip abroad many years ago, I spent hours sorting and crafting my photos into the ultimate scrapbook. I lovingly arranged my best shots into pleasing layouts, complete with captions, museum ticket stubs and the odd postcar...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comPart of the U.S. Virgin Islands , St. Thomas boasts gorgeous beaches and equally gorgeous waters. While many tourists, particularly those arriving by cruise ship, choose beachside mega-resorts for their island stays, some of the best, mo...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Have Tips, Will TravelAfter my first trip abroad many years ago, I spent hours sorting and crafting my photos into the ultimate scrapbook. I lovingly arranged my best shots into pleasing layouts, complete with captions, museum ticket stubs and the odd postcar...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel ManagementInterview with Gerard Lawless, president and group CEO, Jumeirah Group
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from AllAfrica News: Travel and Tourism[New Times] Hotels and restaurants operating in the City of Kigali have been urged to improve hygiene in their kitchens to help ensure quality services.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceHiring Among Small Businesses Ramping Up - Wages May Get a Boost
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceApple Leisure Group subsidiary, AMResorts, has announced its fifth hotel in the first quarter of 2015 with the signing of Zoëtry® Isla Di Oro Aruba.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesHostmark Hospitality Group adds 332 rooms to its management portfolio today as the company assumes management of both the 114-room Holiday ...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceFormerly an Executive Suites, the hotel reopens following a multi-million dollar refurbishing that includes design updates throughout the lobby and public areas, new furniture and décor throughout guestrooms, and a new restaurant ad...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceGoogle is back in the news with another algorithm change – and this time it’s a big one. The search engine announced recently its plans to roll out the Mobile-Friendly Algorithm Update on April 21st, 2015, a change expected to ...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceAlibaba Group has made the first big announcement regarding its standalone travel business alitrip.com, and it’s all about the 'hotel of the future.'
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesThe 85-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Wareham, Massachusetts is scheduled to open tomorrow, April 3, 2015. Located at 50 Rosebrook ...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from AllAfrica News: Travel and Tourism[ANGOP] Luanda -The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and Tourism Service Department of Special Administrative Service of Macau signed Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding to regulate and define the various forms of cooperation with mutu...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel ManagementInterview with Ken Mclaren, executive vice president, Interstate
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TravelPress
Adventure Canada has launched new photography programs, collaborations and workshops designed to help amateur and professional photographers capture priceless moments during cruise adventures this year. Travellers can enjoy complimentary... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsVisitors are immersed in culinary culture from the moment they step inside the intimate lobby. A wall centerpiece of wine crates is the main art focal point. A complimentary glass of wine at check-in begins the culinary journey.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TravelPress
Viking Ocean Cruises has taken delivery of Viking Star, marking the company’s official arrival into the ocean cruise industry. The delivery ceremony took place on March 28 when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard ou... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Zawya.com - Travel & Tourism NewsHotels in Sharjah are currently fully booked, the Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority said after operators in the emirate reported 100% occupancy.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel ManagementInterview with Phillippe Bijaoui, vice president of development, Europe, InterContinental Hotels Group
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesWhether you love modern or historic, a quartet of Houston hotels puts you at the center of this vibrant city.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from HOSPITALITY TIMES
Registration is immediate and users can complete their profile online, minimising the generation of back-end paperwork and logistical support typically required. DUBAI – In line with the Group’s vision towards technological advance... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorInterContinental Resorts French Polynesia has appointed Stephane Massarini as general manager of the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel ManagementBeing a successful hotel broker takes more than getting a license and throwing some property photos up on a website. Don't take our word for it -- here are some tips from the mouths of brokers on how to be the best in the business.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Arabian Business - Travel & HospitalityOfficials in Qatar have been granted judicial powers to conduct raids on hotels and other visitor facilities
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from LodgingWe all have experienced it—Congress or the White House makes a decision or changes an existing law that affects how we run our businesses. Often, as these decisions take hold, we grumble, complain, and think something along the lines of,...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsThe accommodations-listing service says there are over 1,000 listings in the country.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from LodgingCHICAGO—The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago has announced the launch of the Art of Blu, a mobile app that allows guests to experience a curated, self-guided tour through the hotel’s lobby and permanent art gallery. The cultural art tour...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesGroup business has been lagging so you have to work harder to increase your share. Here’s some tips as to how.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Travel Weekly's Luxury NewsThe offer applies to seven sailings on Crystal Symphony and 10 sailings on Crystal Serenity between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorThe Motif Restaurant & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi is set to open mid-April. Here's a look at the design, by architect André Fu, as "a social salon where people meet, converge and gather."
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Caribbean News Digital - Thumbs UpAir Passenger Duty has been partially reformed in the UK as the new tax year begins. From April 1, the two more expensive bands of APD are being abolished. Band C affects people travelling over 4,000 miles, and band ‘D’ affec...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TravelPress
Carnival is inviting travel agents to share their most memorable “Fun Ship” client moment as part of the new “Jet to Joni” contest awarding three agents with a trip to Miami meet with the line’s vice-president of Worldwide Sales Joni Rei... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TravelPress
The Rugby World Cup 2015 is set to kick off – literally – this fall at 13 venues in England and Wales. From Sept. 18 through Oct. 31, fans of participating nations, including Canada, and from across the ruby world will have sights set on... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TravelPress
Ensemble Travel Group has announced the appointment of industry veteran Don Kennedy to the executive position of vice-president, business development, North America. Kennedy will oversee new member growth and retention in Canada and the ... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorCarmel Valley Ranch, the 500-acre resort on California’s central coast, is adding 30 indoor-outdoor suites and studios to its mix.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hospitality Net Industry News - EuropeThe inaugural Bacchus Alumni Awards, held on the 30th March 2015 at London's St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, marked the professional achievements of alumni of the Oxford School of Hospitality Management at Oxford Brookes University. Staged...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesThe Sea Pines Resort – host venue of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, April 13-19 – announces the opening of its new Harbour Town Clubhouse serving famed Harbour Town Golf Links.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from AllAfrica News: Travel and Tourism[Capital FM] Nairobi -President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Wednesday that Kenya was fed up with the continued travel advisories issued by some western countries despite an improvement of security in the country.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesFamilies looking to save on a Caribbean getaway with no passport needed can receive complimentary kids meals, a nightly resort credit and daily buffet breakfast at El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, Waldorf Astoria Resorts.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorHere’s the latest attraction to come out of Spain’s art scene.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesAmericInn®, the largest mid-scale lodging brand in the upper midwest, announced the addition of a new location in Black River Falls, ...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorLuxury Travel Advisor attended the inauguration of the newly renovated Sofitel Paris le Faubourg. Take a look.
- Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsTwo Jamaica properties in Runaway Bay and Ocho Rios are Curio's first Caribbean members.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from AllAfrica News: Travel and Tourism[Malawi News Agency] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 1: The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn has said his government would assist Malawi in promoting tourism and agriculture.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hospitality Net Industry News - EuropeThe new trend of collaborative consumption has rattled many businesses, particularly in the hospitality and travel industries. With companies such as Bla Bla Car, Airbnb and Uber making waves around the world, how are other existing play...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceNikko Hotels International announced that in October, it plans to open Hotel Nikko Taizhou, a new luxury hotel in Taizhou, 155 miles (250 kilometers) northwest of Shanghai in central Jiangsu Province.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from HOSPITALITY TIMES
Proposed hotel – to be called 3.99 Degrees – would provide Pisa’s cash-strapped local authorities with much-needed extra revenue, which would in turn be used to help preserve the world famous landmark Italian authorities are ... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesUniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection debuts their newest destination, India, in January 2016.
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from TravelPress
Responding to developments from a public consultation for the Master Plan for the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport by the Toronto Port Authority, Air Canada has reiterated its position against allowing jets at the city airport and calls... - Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceRevenue per available room increases 3.9% to CAD$83.21
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from LodgingFrom a new loyalty program and improved technology solutions to a renewed emphasis on improving hotel and brand quality, major changes are afoot at Wyndham Hotel Group, which has more than 7,600 properties across 70 countries. A year int...
- Thursday, April 2, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorSunset Key Sunset Key has recently joined Starwood’s Luxury Hotel Collection and now sports a new name, Sunset Key Cottages, A Luxury Collection Resort, Key West.
