Hawaiʻi governor Josh Green has signed into law Act 96 (Senate Bill 1396), a landmark initiative that establishes the first-ever climate impact fee, or “Green Fee,” in the nation, marking a historic moment for Hawaiʻi’s climate, environment and communities. The Green Fee addresses the critical need to build resiliency against the impacts of climate change […]
Monthly Archives: May 2025
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Cardigan Connor, Anguilla‘s minister of health, sport and tourism, has announced the appointment of Jameel Rochester as director of tourism at the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB). His appointment, along with the appointments of Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch as chairperson and Chantelle Richardson as deputy director of tourism, fulfil the minister’s commitment to having Anguillians in key leadership […]
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Casetta—which has five properties in California—has announced the debut of Hotel Willa in Taos, NM, the latest addition to its portfolio and the brand’s first foray into the American Southwest. Tucked at the edge of the Downtown Taos Historic District, the 50-room hotel is located in a renovated 1960s adobe-style motor lodge. Some of the […]
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The refreshed Go Pool complex at Flamingo Las Vegas is ready to make a splash this pool season. Following a $20 million transformation, the multi-pool complex will host high-energy parties and is now open for guests 21 and older. Spanning nearly one and a half acres, Go Pool is home to five distinct pools and […]
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Avoya Travel successfully hosted the 2025 Avoya Travel Land Forum at Secrets Tides Punta Cana, marking the event’s first-ever edition in the Dominican Republic. The forum welcomed 250 attendees, including over 35 top-producing independent agencies from the Avoya Network, also making it the largest Land Forum in Avoya’s history. The event included a week of […]
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TPConnects Technologies has announced the ongoing integration of its advanced AI capabilities into its Astra and Iris platforms, marking a step forward in its intelligent travel technology. The TPConnects conversational AI agent, Trip Captain, combines natural language processing, travel information and deep learning capabilities to assist travel planning and management. The conversational AI agent will […]
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Holland America Line is partnering with Art of Tea to elevate its Royal Dutch Tea, Regional Afternoon Tea and Standard Afternoon Tea services with a custom blend that celebrates the cruise line’s Dutch heritage. The Dutch Tea Time Blend will be available during every afternoon tea service in the main dining room on board all Holland America […]
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Venture Luxury Estates, a division of Uphoff Resorts, has announced the Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake in the Wisconsin Dells will officially open June 2. Dawn Manor Restaurant, located next door, is also set to open in tandem with the villas. For this project, architectural design firm ADCI drew inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright, who […]
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In celebration of 20 years of cycling adventures, ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours has launched a new expedition trip: “Baltic to the Adriatic – Tallinn to Venice.” Departing in July 2026, this 1,520-mile cycling journey connects the storied streets of Tallinn to the romantic canals of Venice, traversing seven countries along the way. This new expedition honors […]
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Octant Évora has announced the opening of Enoteca, a newly transformed space dedicated to providing luxury leisure travelers and intimate groups with immersive wine and culinary experiences. Designed for both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts, Enoteca offers an array of activities, including wine master classes, private cooking experiences, Chef’s Table dinners and more. Previously reserved for […]