- Sunday, April 12, 2015 from Skift
These are the hospitality trends we were talking about this week. -Dan Peltier
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsNorwegian Cruise Line announced today that many of the line’s popular Asian dining venues can now be enjoyed on a complimentary basis across the fleet.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comWho needs a helicopter tour when you've got a drone? This stunning photo series from photographer Amos Chapple features crystal-clear images of bucket-list tourist sites -- mostly in India and Russia -- that were shot entirely from a dro...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsThe first Virgin Trains Pendolino to have one of its First Class carriages converted to Standard is now in service. The train, which also received a major interior refresh and a deep clean as part of the work, marks the first of the 21ni...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comIran, as photographed by Annette Widitz , is a land in touch with its past and culture, where ancient crafts and a rich architectural heritage resonate as strongly as ever in the modern era Share your travels in Instagram pictures with a...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsOver 14 million jobs globally are at risk in the tourism industry, if governments and private sector companies do not act now to address the talent shortage in the industry. Research conducted for the World Travel & Tourism Council b...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsWith the World Travel & Tourism Council preparing to welcome tourism industry leaders to Madrid for its annual Global Summit in April, Breaking Travel News here sits down with organisation president David Scowsill to discuss the agen...
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- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from NYT > TravelHere are a few places I went in the capital of Yerevan that gave me a deeper understanding of a complicated country.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from NYT > TravelMany apps offer information on the city’s events, transportation, historic sites and more.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Intelligent TravelTravel Lately—a roundup of the best new dispatches 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 #...
- Monday, April 13, 2015 from NYT > TravelThe Republic of Armenia has received what could be its biggest tourism boost to date: a visit from the Kardashians.
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- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsVisit Quito, the Metropolitan Public Company for Tourism Destination Management, has just been distinguished by Ecuador’s Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) with the Quality Mark Q
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsGerald Lawless has been recognised by the prestigious British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame at a ceremony in London. The Hall of Fame was created in 1995 to honour excellence and outstanding achievement in those who have played a...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsBrand USA has launched a new site – the United States of Great Outdoors – that highlights outdoor travel destinations and experiences across the country.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from NYT > TravelMore than just places to rest your head, these properties in Paris, Vienna and other cities offer a sense of community.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsCarnival Cruise Lines will build upon its leadership position in Port Canaveral, Florida, expanding capacity on three- and four-day Bahamas cruises by 34 per cent and deploying its newest class of ship on seven-day Caribbean voyages in 2...
- Focus: IBaround launches L’Oréal and Kraft iBeacons to target consumers throughout New Delhi airportTuesday, April 14, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsIBaround launches first ever iBeacon pilots to boost sales of L’Oréal Travel Retail and Mondelez (ex. Kraft) in the travel retail market. IBaround’s revolutionary targeting ability allows brands to engage and capture passengers at ...
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- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from NYT > TravelThe Asiana Airlines plane approached the runway so low that it clipped a 20-foot-tall wireless communication tower that stood almost 1,000 feet before the runway.
- Sunday, April 12, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelHUDSON, N.H. (AP) - A 4th grade class at a Hudson, New Hampshire elementary school is headed to the top of Mount Washington after winning first place for their tourism video on why the Granite State is a fun place to visit. The New Hamps...
- Monday, April 13, 2015 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comClassic trains such as the Orient Express and Trans-Siberian have the name and the fame, but there are hundreds of lesser-known – and more-affordable – rail journeys that are their equal when it comes to stunning scenery Have we missed y...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Intelligent Travel
After more than a decade of welcoming visitors to Las Vegas as a convention planner, you might think Jen Lee would tire of talking up her hometown. Not so. “There are always sights and experiences to explore and rediscover,” she says. He... - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comNope, it isn't magic, and the pilot isn't wildly flapping her arms up and down. Thankfully, the physics that keeps an airplane aloft are a bit more down to earth. In simple terms, planes are held aloft by lift, the force generated when a...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comTell us about your favourite train adventure in France and you could win a £200 hotel voucher Travelling around the beautiful French countryside by train can be both a relaxing and adventurous way to see the country. Have you been on a m...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comOur Easter special for public television is in the can. We finished shooting on Eastern Orthodox Easter -- which was this past Sunday -- in Nafplio, Greece . For our filming, we were blessed to find the friendliest Greek Orthodox priest,...
- Monday, April 13, 2015 from NYT > TravelThe actress shares with T the friendly faces behind Studio One Eighty Nine — and the many friends she encountered on a recent trip to Africa.
- Sunday, April 12, 2015 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comOn the coastal plains of Campania, buffalo farmers have been making pure white, bittersweet mozzarella for centuries. Several now welcome visitors, who can watch the process and take away a freshly made milky treasure How many mozzarella...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsEnterprise Holdings, the largest car rental company in the world, is renewing its national partnership with Athlete Network (formerly Career Athletes). Through the partnership, Enterprise Holdings will have access to more than 500 univer...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from TravelCNBC's Morgan Brennan on two new cruise ship outbreaks.
- Wednesday, April 15, 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.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comThe small town of Springfield, Illinois is gearing up for a global event. April 15 marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination , and local community leaders are busy preparing to reenact the historic procession in his ...
- Sunday, April 12, 2015 from Skift
It’s not a matter of whether the technology exists but whether airports are willing or even able to invest in the expensive technology. -Samantha Shankman - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comThe dollar is up, summer is coming and vacation is on our brain. With everyone buzzing about EU travel this summer, Hipmunk poured over our search and booking data to see if the hype is really hot or just a hoax. Check out the slideshow ...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc., is delighted to debut the highly anticipated St. Regis Istanbul. Owned by Nisantasi Konaklama ve Otel Hizmetleri A.S. (Demsa Group), The St. Regis Istanbul mark...
- Monday, April 13, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelThere are many ways architects can surprise us, but with these structures we find ourselves literally holding our breath. Perched precariously on the edges of hills, on high stilts, or too-narrow foundations, a deep exhale in their direc...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comOn a journey through Argentina explore each of the three unique wine regions to discover the Malbec, Torrontes and Pinot Noir that they are so famous for. From rugged mountaintops and glaciers to vast desert landscape, Argentina has an i...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comNo matter what time of year you're searching for a round trip plane ticket to Thailand from the United States, it's going to cost you north of $1,000. Yet once you get there, food, massages, hotel and entertainment will cost you far less...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsJosé Manuel Barroso will speak at the World Travel & Tourism Council fifteenth annual Global Summit in Madrid, on April 15th-16th. At a press conference at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum today, Spanish government authorities and WTTC ...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Breaking Travel NewsAir Canada has announced that it will offer more daily flights from the UK to Canada than any other airline, with up to 88 non-stop services per week to eight major Canadian cities scheduled for summer 2015. From London Heathrow, Air Can...
- Monday, April 13, 2015 from TravelIf you have to pay the Tax Man this week, some hotels and restaurants are offering consolation deals.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comWho doesn't love something shiny and new?! We're constantly on the lookout for hot new hotel properties, and we've noticed a recent trend: boutiques are in. While the definition of a "boutique hotel" varies slightly person to person, eve...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from NYT > TravelThe Buenos Aires International Book Fair in Argentina will include more than 500 exhibitors.
- Monday, April 13, 2015 from NYT > TravelThe expat (a California native, and the founder and editor of LaDoubleJ.com) shares where to spa, sightsee and practice yoga like an American.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelA look at the signature dish of Egypt's annual Shem En-Naseem festival -- a putrid fish called faseekh.
- Monday, April 13, 2015 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comLoretta Pangelinan and Kathleen Aguero’s application rejected 8 April US supreme court’s decision will determine Guam’s law, attorney general says Continue reading...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelStephen Chang designed a starship for the Star Wars video game franchise. Although he's not an engineer, we wondered what kind of commercial airliners his dynamic imagination would create.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from TravelMore than 200 people on two different cruise ships have fallen ill with gastrointestinal sickness, the CDC said.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Have Tips, Will TravelHow would you like to crowdsource your next travel destination? That’s the premise of DropMeAnywhere.com , whose founder, Carole Rosenblat, puts each of her trips up to a reader vote to find out where she’ll go next. Recent s...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceHow Travel Technology Companies Can Create Effective Messages That Will Resonate with Your Prospects and the Press
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesFor generations, Utah’s Bear Lake, often called the 'Caribbean of the Rockies,' has been a favorite playground for summer fun and outdoor recreation.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from ETB News
Travel & Tourism News. Find out more at ETB News Aeroflot Russia's best employer The post Aeroflot Russia’s best employer appeared first on ETB Travel News . - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from ETB News
Travel & Tourism News. Find out more at ETB News Tripadvisor launches Apple watch App for timely The post Tripadvisor launches Apple watch App appeared first on ETB Travel News . - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from LodgingPARIS, and McLEAN, Va.—Hilton Worldwide has reached an agreement to rebrand Paris’ Astor Hotel Saint-Honoré under Curio – A Collection by Hilton. The hotel, owned by Maranatha Group, will undergo a substantial refurbishment prior to welc...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesBringing the heritage of the Baglioni brand to their London outpost, Baglioni Hotel London has incorporated culinary traditions and flavors from Italy with classic elements of a quintessentially British tea menu.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceThe 251-key Mövenpick Hotel Dubai Media City will stand adjacent to the AED 4.5 billion (US$1.23 billion) 'innovation hub' announced by the Dubai Government last year – a new centre for communications and technology facilities ...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from HOSPITALITY TIMES
It is impossible to talk about growth in online travel, especially in Asia Pacific, without factoring in one of the world’s fastest growing hospitality markets – ChinaThis is an analysis by Pamela Whitby, editor, EyeForTravel. Despite gr... - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Yahoo Travel
Recently two Royal Caribbean International-owned cruise ships were struck with what’s believed to be norovirus outbreaks. Even with this news, Dr. Joyce Johnson shares why norovirus isn’t something that should prevent you from sailing - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesAs people file their tax returns, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa – the premier beachfront resort hotel on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast – is offering a great way to spend refund checks, or save some hard earned cash.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from ETB News
Travel & Tourism News. Find out more at ETB News Holiday Inn Express debuts in New Guinea The post Holiday Inn Express debuts in New Guinea appeared first on ETB Travel News . - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Adventure Travel NewsThe Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce the recent launch of the GSTC Destinations Program. For all destinations, even those with no previous experience with sustainability, the GSTC Destinations Program offe...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsThe 339-room property suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Odile last fall and has undergone a major reconstruction.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesInternationally renowned Chef Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa unveils 26,000 square foot enviable Nobu Doha, ushering in a new era of innovative dining.
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Travel & Tourism News. Find out more at ETB News Residence Inn Hotel in North Carolina completes major renovation The post Residence Inn Hotel completes major renovation appeared first on ETB Travel News . - Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from ETB News
Travel & Tourism News. Find out more at ETB News Scenic Tours rebrands with a new name and logo. The post Scenic Tours rebrands to Scenic appeared first on ETB Travel News . - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from LodgingU.S. business travel volume is expected to increase over the next two years, as the U.S. economy moves into higher gear, according to a report from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation. Overall, GBTA expects U.S. busi...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from ETB News
Travel & Tourism News. Find out more at ETB News Oman at Expo Milan 2015 extraordinary pavilion The post Oman at Expo Milan 2015 appeared first on ETB Travel News . - Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from TravelPress
It’s a click and chat digital world for many, meaning that some traditional channels of communication are losing steam. As sellers of vacations to youth travellers, Contiki Holidays is attuned to these changes, and has maximized it... - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Adventure Travel NewsIn recent days the Tourism Fair 2015 was held in the city of Acapulco, Guerrero, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico. During this important event for the entertainment industry, the annual awards ceremony to tourism pr...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from TravelPress
Maverick Helicopters has opened the doors to its new Maui, Hawaii operation, offering with three flightseeing packages. This is Maverick Aviation Group’s fifth permanent location and the company’s first venture outside the So... - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceHilton Worldwide has reached an agreement to rebrand Paris' Astor Hotel Saint-Honoré under Curio – A Collection by Hilton. The hotel, owned by Maranatha Group, will undergo a substantial refurbishment prior to welcoming its fir...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from TravelPress
The Canadian Tourism Commission is reporting that the wave of international travellers visiting Canada is showing no signs of weakening with the latest numbers showing just under 740,000 global visitors in January, a 5% year-on-year incr... - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Adventure Travel NewsNext week, WTM Latin America will promote Latin America to the world. The popular trade event will be held in São Paulo, Brazil, April 22 – 24, 2015, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association will be there. WTMLA attendees can fin...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from HOSPITALITY TIMES
Taipei, April 4 (CNA) Taiwan’s restaurant operators and catering service providers are eyeing the global Halal food market as they gear up to showcase their products in the upcoming Taiwan International Hotel, Restaurant and Cateri... - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesWe chat with the VP of Global Brand Management for Fairfield Inn & Suites to get the scoop on the state of the brand.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from TravelPress
KLM is giving agents a chance win tickets to Europe with the new “The Edmonton-Amsterdam nonstop KLM contest,” launched to mark new service between the two cities beginning May 19. All KLM bookings from anywhere in Canada are automatical... - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceAtlanta-based Hotel Development Partners (HDP) recently announced the addition of seven select-service Marriott hotels to its growing portfolio of properties. HDP purchased the properties from Houston-based Moody National for Atlanta-bas...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Adventure Travel NewsTravelers will enjoy a more user-friendly design, seamless navigation and additional content alongside the same beautiful photography and customizable options Incline Village, NV — Myths and Mountains – an award-winning experiential tour...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from ETB News
Travel & Tourism News. Find out more at ETB News Cambodia Bayon Airlines chooses Abacus as it expands in Asia The post Cambodia Bayon Airlines chooses Abacus appeared first on ETB Travel News . - Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Have Tips, Will TravelWhether Uncle Sam reciprocated with a hefty refund this year, or you’re still scrambling to postmark the paperwork, tax season produces stress and savings funds alike. While most sites will advise what to spend your hard-earned ref...
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesLong known as one of the world's most exclusive ultra-luxury resorts, the iconic One&Only Palmilla resort will re-open on April 20, 2015 and will introduce the most comprehensive integrated spa, beauty, men's grooming and fitness center ...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Adventure Travel NewsLast year AdventureEDU Educators worked with more than 300 adventure travel businesses from around the world – Colorado and New York in the United States, as well as from Macedonia and Peru, to name just a few. Despite the diversity of d...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Yahoo Travel
Redwood National Park is a dreamy forest that feels like something out of of a fairy tale. - Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesStarwood Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto. Suiran marks the first Luxury Collection hotel in Japan, offering the brand’s signature Concierge service and indigenous experiences in Ky...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Hotel News Resource2015 hotel investment forecast calls for another stellar year of between $1.25 billion to $1.5 billion in deal volume
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesNational Geographic Traveler magazine has announced its annual Tours of a Lifetime selection, now in its 10th year. The 2015 list features 50 of the world's best guided trips chosen by the editors of National Geographic Traveler.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from TravelPress
All aboard! This year, Calgary’s Heritage Park will introduce its newest attraction – a fully restored 1929 River Forth rail car. Donated by Canadian Pacific, the rail car has been transformed into an elegant dining car. Visitors a... - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Have Tips, Will TravelHow would you like to crowdsource your next travel destination? That’s the premise of DropMeAnywhere.com , whose founder, Carole Rosenblat, puts each of her trips up to a reader vote to find out where she’ll go next. Recent s...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceGastronomy and tourism are natural allies and mutually reinforce one another. The many links between gastronomy and tourism and the opportunities for closer cooperation between both areas will be explored at the 1st UNWTO World Forum on ...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Adventure Travel NewsOn April 9, 2015, National Geographic Traveler magazine announced its annual Tours of a Lifetime selection, now in its 10th year. The 2015 list features 50 of the world’s best guided trips chosen by the editors of National Geographic Tra...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Adventure Travel NewsNew Alliance Puts High-Performance Footwear on 300-Plus River Guides Angels Camp, CA – Veteran river outfitter and adventure travel company, O.A.R.S., just announced that Chaco is the new official footwear sponsor of the O.A.R.S. Family ...
- Western River Expeditions Announces First Ever 360º Interactive Video of a Grand Canyon Rafting TripTuesday, April 14, 2015 from Adventure Travel NewsNew Video Technology Produces Groundbreaking Virtual-Reality Experience Salt Lake City, UT – After a decade of development, planning and collaboration, a groundbreaking 360º interactive video of a Western River Expeditions J-Rig adventur...
- Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Yahoo Travel
There are many issues from safety to health that are concerning about always shrinking airplane seats. Here's the scoop. - Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from Business Traveller Asia RSS
Travel in style with these brand new products - Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from HOSPITALITY TIMES
Shifts in the accommodation preferences of tourists could prompt an increasing number of hoteliers to adopt green building measures. As demand rises amongst both tenants and investors for sustainable, energy efficient properties, environ... - Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from HOSPITALITY TIMES
Suburban hotel development in Northeast Ohio, typically measured in one or two a year, is kicking into a much higher gear. More than 10 hotels are under construction or scheduled to start this spring in the region. Four of those are risi... - Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from TravelPress
AMResorts is expanding its newest brand, Breathless Resorts & Spas, in Mexico with the signing of Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa. The resort, which will open in November, is the company’s sixth new hotel deal announced th... - Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from TravelPress
Canadians looking for a glimpse of unspoiled Europe know Flanders is a destination without comparison. Centrally located in the heart of Europe, just 1.5 hours from Paris and two hours from London or Amsterdam by rail, Flanders is a stra... - Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from Adventure Travel NewsTuesday, April 21 10:00 AM PDT / 1900 CEST Register Now Ecuador’s ecological diversity is so great, it’s more than can fit within the borders of one country. Ecuador is four worlds: the magnificent Andes, the Amazon rainforest, the prist...
