- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comBelize is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. With its secret beaches, Mayan ruins and incredible snorkeling , Belize's mainland and islands are less-crowded, equally beautiful versions of Caribbean escapes . And now is one o...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelMINERAL WELLS, Texas (AP) - The Baker Hotel remains a glorious wreck. Closed to guests since 1972, the shuttered hotel is rife with graffiti, debris and water damage. Yet everywhere he turns, Southlake developer Laird Fairchild continues...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com Headlines14-year old girl traveling alone from school to home had too many carry-ons; airline refuses to take cash as payment.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesThe event is designed to showcase the beauty, sports, nature, adventure and gastronomy experiences available throughout the Caribbean
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from - News & Advice RSS FeedThree planes attempting to land at Manchester Airport have been diverted away to other British cities because of technical problems.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelINDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana state and federal agencies announced Monday a short-term deal to keep Amtrak service between Indianapolis and Chicago going and are working on a long-term agreement . A federal Railroad Administration policy a...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesYikes, maybe not the most accurate likeness.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from CNN.com - TravelMost climbers who try don't succeed in summiting the 29,035-foot-high Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak. But they do leave their trash. Thousands of pounds of it.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesCo-pilot allegedly assaulted captain prior to takeoff Sunday night on flight from Jaipur to New Delhi.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel Agent CentralTauck has unveiled its 2016 river cruising plans, which include the debut of two new ships, a new itinerary along the Rhine and a number of new Tauck-exclusive onshore dining experiences. Here's a quick look.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from NYT > TravelStand-alone spaces run by companies like Convene, Metro Meeting Centers and TKP offer businesses lower-cost alternatives for off-site gatherings.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Skift
We appreciate this honest take from Arnold. It's not everyday we see a brand admit that it's not always going to get it right, but it's always going to forge ahead where others fear to tread. -Marisa Garcia - Monday, April 6, 2015 from International Business TimesLufthansa said Monday that the airline wasn’t required to tell German regulators that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz had suffered from depression, Reuters reported Monday. Authorities believe Lubitz intentionally steered a Lufthansa-operated pl...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comWe were bird watching in Cuba, but I kept noticing stray dogs. At a fountain in Ciego de Avila, the elderly man could be seen bathing and grooming his dog. It was just one brief observation that resonated with me. Universal unconditional...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comA haiku is a Japanese three-line poem, 17 syllables, written in 5/7/5 syllable count. After three hours on the runway, then a cancelled flight, followed by six more hours at the airport, it was time to devote myself to this ancient liter...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from HotelChatter -Progress on the Salon César Ritz Saying the Ritz Paris has been closeted away for a while now is something of an understatement – we're talking July 2012 - but as the interminable renovations finally begin to drag to a close, some c...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comWhen my husband and I first moved to Paris, I spent some time substitute teaching while I figured out what I was going to do with the new life I found myself in. I'll never forget how I dreaded being on lunchtime supervision because I sa...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesThe Association of Professional Flight Attendants requests the actress to step down from her latest role.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from NYT > TravelThe designer duo and 18-year-old multihyphenate traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, to fete the arrival of the label’s seasonal designs at a local boutique.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Skift
Staying fit and eating well on the road is important to a growing number of travelers, causing airports, hotels and spas to create better options for those seeking to integrate healthy habits into their journeys. -Jason Clampet - Monday, April 6, 2015 from HotelChatter -There’s plenty to list on the résumé of Leonardo DiCaprio; however, now it looks like the actor can also add hotelier to his paperwork . There is news that he—and a partner— are working to bring a little bit of paradise to...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Skift
Radical change though it may be, the legacy carriers could do worse than learn a few lessons from the type of loyalty Southwest has generated. -Grant Martin - Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesWho says you need to rough it? These places are swanky.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesNot that they’re picking on anybody, but the route from Glasgow to Ibiza can get a little rowdy.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel Agent CentralLow-cost European air carrier Norwegian has announced the launch of four new flight routes. Here's where the flights are headed.
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- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comAdults older than 65 are seven times more likely to develop skin cancer than they were about 40 years ago. According to new figures released by Cancer Research UK , approximately 5,700 retirees in Great Britain are diagnosed malignant me...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from A Luxury Travel BlogMy last trip to Jerusalem was over ten years ago and while it was an eye-opening experience from a religious and historical perspective, it was not a place that I would describe as particularly fun or edgy. But with a slew of recent inno...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from HotelChatter -Time to change up the welcome mat! Remember last month's news that Proper Hospitality Group would be taking over Viceroy's Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills and the Viceroy Palm Springs and using them to create a new hotel brand, Avalon Hote...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comHipmunk surveyed over 1,400 participants about their lifestyle, personal preferences and travel habits to tackle the problems that arise in the trip planning lifecycle. With over 75% of our employees hailing from the Millennial age range...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesVegas Uncork’d by "Bon Appetit," Las Vegas’ major annual food and beverage event, will celebrate its ninth year from April 23-26.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel Agent CentralA year of disasters, the disappearance of Flight 370 and financial turbulence highlight the challenges confronting the world's biggest air travel market, where governments, regulators and airlines are struggling to keep up after a decade...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Skift
Will the Watch be the next Google Glass or the next iPhone? We're waiting to find out, too. -Jason Clampet - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comAs an avid traveler most of my adult life and a Marine for nearly 7 years, I've been to some interesting places and experienced some unique things. However, I can say without a shadow of a doubt, that I've never done or seen anything lik...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelUnited Airlines lost professional golfer Russell Henley's clubs while he was en route to The Masters tournament.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelService on the No. 7 New York City Subway line between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square was suspended on Monday.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel Agent CentralChikungunya, an incurable virus which has hit Peru and Colombia, could be heading for Rio, authorities in Brazil fear. Read more about this virus now.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelTAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Lisa Leslie was surprised when she got the phone call that she was elected to the basketball Hall of Fame. "I always thought you had to be much older to get in," the 42-year-old Leslie said with a laugh Monday in a pho...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Skift
These are the newest travel startups from Angel List vying for travelers’ interest and investors’ attention. -Dan Peltier - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Intelligent TravelTaken from National Geographic’s archives, this unpublished 1943 photo of a crowded streetcar in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, makes all other commutes look like a joyride.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel Agent CentralThe Grand Hyatt Taipei is set to relaunch in April with two new restaurants, renovated guestrooms and updated suites. Get all the details here.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesThe carrier will offer the new service to traveling pet owners at major airports across the U.S.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Skift
While Kelly's pay is nice, he would have made much more money if had been the failed CEO of American Airlines last year. -Jason Clampet - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel News & Deals - latimes.comWhen you need a nap but reclining is not an option, the NapAnywhere Head and Neck Rest just might work for you.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Intelligent TravelHas the age of flying green arrived? Not quite.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesThree planes forced to land at other airports in England due to 'technical failure' on one runway.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from USATODAY - Travel Top Stories
What's it like to be a cruise ship cabin steward? We went behind the scenes to find out.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from USATODAY - Travel Top Stories
Do you know Uber delivers food? Neither did we. Here are a few more crazy facts.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from NYT > TravelIn the city, the Kentucky Derby is an occasion to throw a two-week party from April 18 to May 1, ahead of the big day on May 2.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from TravelPulse.com HeadlinesTri-Rail has opened a $92 million station near Miami International Airport after almost four years of construction.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel ManagementThe transaction increases Marriott’s distribution in Canada to more than 120 hotels and 27,000 rooms, making Marriott the largest full-service hotel company in Canada. With the closing of the Delta transaction, Marriott’s development pip...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel ManagementWe have to have outstanding service to have a highly satisfied customer, and we know that a satisfied customer is six times more likely to buy again. Yet most organizations don’t think strategically about their service, or even think abo...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceDHISCO Inc., the world’s leading hospitality distribution company, today announced the appointment of travel technology industry veteran Charles Loop as chief financial officer.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travelandtourworld.com
Celebrating the art and stories of long time Territorians Arthur and Patsy Que Noy, a new exhibition opens at the Northern Territory Library on Tuesday. “This is a small but significant exhibition,” Arts and Museums Minister Gary ... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from LodgingMCLEAN, Va.—Hilton Worldwide announced today that it will begin to eliminate the use of cages for egg-laying chickens and gestation crates for breeding pigs in its global food supply chain. The announcement was made in conjunction with t...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Yahoo Travel
We know how it is. You’re stuck at your desk and the day seems to be going on forever. Your mind starts to wander — at first to “anywhere but here,” but then to exotic, faraway lands where your everyday problems and stress melt in the pr... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Have Tips, Will TravelEvery week in our “ Spotlight on … ” feature, we’ll highlight a different country around the world. Population: 47.7 million Currency: Euro Phrase to Know: Buenos dias, buenas tardes and buenas noches (good mornin...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesMcKibbon Hotel Group, Inc., an award-winning, third-generation leader in the hospitality development, operations and management industry specializing in multi-brand properties, announced ...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel Weekly River Cruising NewsThe company said that customers will pay up to $1,200 less per couple.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesFormerly known as the Mondrian SoHo and located at 9 Crosby Street in Downtown Manhattan, NOMO SOHO, which is in the process of transitioning management, will pay homage to its historic neighborhood while bringing a distinctively modern ...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Vancouver Sun - TravelIt's lunchtime in Düsseldorf, and at Füchschen, one of the city's great old-town breweries, the discussion has turned to beer. In particular, Kolsch, the traditional beer of Cologne, Düsseldorf's great rival.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from CruisesFour decades since its founding, Cruise Lines International Association has evolved into a global force supporting the trade. Travel Agent takes a look at CLIA’s past accomplishments, present strength and future vision.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travelandtourworld.com
Münster city centre will be transformed into a giant banqueting hall on 3 May 2015. On Prinzipalmarkt, you will be served a fantastic selection of food and drink under open skies. The Hansemahl, or ‘Hanseatic meal’, is... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Yahoo Travel
The “get your luggage in 20 minutes or less” guarantee that Delta was testing last month is now a permanent promise. - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Vancouver Sun - TravelInto the forest we went with a mushroom hunter and guide, in search of edibles in the speckled light of a summer afternoon.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travelandtourworld.com
Metro-North’s new and improved Train Time app delivers convenient, real-time train status with better service alerts, new search fields, a new refresh feature and more. So if you already use Train Time or if you haven’t tried it yet, it’... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travelandtourworld.com
Bringing competition to this important route for both tourists and locals, Virgin Australia has jetted into the Red Centre with a new Adelaide-Alice-Springs-Darwin service. “I want to welcome Virgin Australia to Alice Springs and ... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceFormerly known as the Mondrian SoHo and located at 9 Crosby Street in Downtown Manhattan, NOMO SOHO, which is in the process of transitioning management, will pay homage to its historic neighborhood while bringing a distinctively modern ...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesTaking green meetings to the next level, The Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, the largest Green Seal™ Silver Level certified convention ...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesAre you planning a trip to France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the UK or elsewhere in Europe? Meet the Wine Check.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel World News OnlineMalawi Waves is an association of safari operators in Malawi who are passionate about the destination and keen to promote the country to the rest of the world. An undiscovered African Gem, this country has a lot to offer from Africa’s mo...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesNew Hampshire-based hotel owner/operators Roedel Companies and its hotel management subsidiary, RGH Hospitality, recently announced the appointment of Mary Hendricks as ...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travelandtourworld.com
The customer spending is expected to see a sharp increase during the traditional New Year or Songkran Festival on April 13-15, Thai News Agency (TNA) reported. The increase could be caused by falling oil prices and improved political cli... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Yahoo Travel
Madame Tussauds London has created a new job at its Brit wax museum in the wake of boy band One Direction’s announcement that Zayn Malik quit the group: tissue attendant. - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesDavid Huether, senior vice president for research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today's Labor Department employment ...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel World News OnlineNational Geographic photojournalist Pablo Corral Vega recently visited South Africa to embark on an iconic journey tracing the heroic life of a global hero, Nelson Mandela. National Geographic Channel and South Africa Tourism collaborate...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel ManagementThe 182-room hotel and conference center was recently remodeled in anticipation of being rebranded as a DoubleTree by Hilton. The Yarrow will continue to be owned by Singerman Real Estate.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from LodgingRecently, there has been an enormous shift toward health and the impact that food can have on concentration and productivity during conferences, according to Mark Cooper, CEO of the International Association of Conference Centers. Follow...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travel Weekly Caribbean NewsAll public areas of the 295-room resort have been upgraded, including the lobby, restaurants, ballroom, meeting space and fitness center.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesWyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) today announced the appointment of hospitality industry veteran Nadeen Ayala to the post of senior vice president, ...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesJames Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, announces the appointment of David J. Makarsky as Chief Operating ...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel ManagementThe transaction is the last in a series of three sales of Marriott-owned Edition hotels, including the London Edition (completed in 2014), the Miami Beach Edition (completed in February 2015) and the New York Edition. Combined proceeds f...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced it is strengthening its leadership ...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travelandtourworld.com
Walpurgis Night in the Harz mountains takes place every year on 30 April. More than 20 of the region’s towns and villages – including Bad Grund, Braunlage, Schierke and Thale – practice this custom to celebrate the arrival of sprin... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesHilton Worldwide today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown and Homewood Suites by ...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travelandtourworld.com
AirAsia Bhd Group Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes has called for ASEAN countries to band together and form a regulatory authority to ensure civilian aviation safety. “It is a great opportunity for the region to come t... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel ManagementThe company plans to develop in state capitals and accelerating its growth in emerging secondary and tertiary cities, with particular focus on South and West India. There are currently 117 Carlson Rezidor hotels in operation and under de...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceDrawing inspiration from the Bay and the city's iconic fog, the Nob Hill hotel's 336 guest rooms, inclusive of 60 suites, are reborn in a palette of steely blues and greys, while furnishings take their cues from the alluring designs of c...
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travelandtourworld.com
A special weekend of walking is being held on the Rotweinwanderweg, or ‘Red Wine Trail’, which runs along the Ahr river from Bad Bodendorf to Altenahr on 25 and 26 April. You can walk the entire 35 kilometres or simply... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceThe Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index during March outperformed the S&P 500 (-1.7 percent) but fell short of the performance of the MSCI REIT (RMZ) (+1.3 percent).
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from China Travel & Tourism NewsCitizens view the blooming tulips at Shijiazhuang botanical garden in Shijiazhuang, capital of Hebei Province, April 6, 2015 Source: Xinhua
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Luxury Travel AdvisorCanadian singer and broadcaster Jann Arden christened the tenth Suite Ship from Avalon Waterways, the Avalon Tranquility II, in a ceremony in Strasbourg, France, on April 2. Take a look.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travelandtourworld.com
See Nuremberg in a whole new light on May 2 when the city will be bathed in blue illuminations. You’ll be wowed by light shows, special effects and installations by artists from around the world. More than 70 art and cultura... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceBusiness intelligence in the group meetings marketplace to be redefined
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Travelandtourworld.com
Plan the perfect Mother’s Day celebration on May 10, 2015 with a visit to Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis and a bountiful brunch that celebrates Mom. Mother’s Day brunch in Cielo Restaurant & Bar and the Mississippi Room on ̷... - Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesAt their Global Conference, Wyndham made some major strategic announcements.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesEaster Island, known by its natives as Rapa Nui, is the most remote inhabited island in the world -- more than 3,000 kilometers off the coast of Chile.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesDid you know that Kenya is one of the largest exporters of flowers? If you didn’t know that before, you will know that when you step inside the Villa Rosa Kempinski hotel.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel News ResourceThe hotel is a franchise property which is owned and developed by RHC, a portfolio company of VIY Management (VIYM), and is managed by RIMC CIS, the fastest growing third party hotel management company in Russia.
- Monday, April 6, 2015 from Hotel ManagementThe new hotels and serviced apartments, to be built by individual investors over a five-year period, will include a 303-room Premier Inn, 165-room Courtyard by Marriott and the 252-room Armada Hotel. With the new projects, the total numb...
