Monthly Archives: June 2025

Hyatt Opens Adults-Only Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa

Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort located on St. Lucia’s northwestern coast. The opening of this resort marks the first Secrets Resorts & Spas branded property, further strengthening Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection’s brand presence in the destination following the opening of Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. […]

CIE Tours Adds Small-Group Walking & Hiking Tours in Ireland

CIE Tours has introduced new “Walking & Hiking” tours in Ireland for 2026. The two new small-group adventures blend active exploration and sightseeing with immersive cultural connections, guiding guests through communities along the northern coast and a southern route from Cork to Kerry. The new 2026 tours will operate from May through September and are […]

Hyatt Launches New “Essentials” Soft Brand, Unscripted by Hyatt

Hyatt Hotels has announced Unscripted by Hyatt, the newest brand in its Essentials portfolio. Positioned in the upscale segment, the Unscripted by Hyatt brand fills a key white space in Hyatt’s portfolio and is designed to unlock growth through adaptive reuse and conversion-friendly opportunities. With over 40 hotels globally in active discussions to join the […]

Celebrity Cruises Begins $250 Million Update of Solstice Series Ships

Celebrity Cruises is investing more than $250 million to modernize its Solstice Series ships, starting with Celebrity Solstice. For 2026, guests can look forward to eight new experiences, including four new-to-sea spaces and many redesigned favorites. Bow-to-stern innovations include “reinvented” outdoor escapes with enhanced views, new restaurants and entertainment, and new stateroom categories and ship-wide […]

Destination by Hyatt Debuts Zélia Halkidiki in Greece

Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Zélia Halkidiki, an adults-only resort. As the first Destination by Hyatt-branded property in Greece, the opening reflects the growth momentum of the brand in one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations. Located in the region of northern Greece, known for its crystal-clear waters, pine-fringed beaches and laid-back atmosphere, Zélia […]

Some Relief Comes to Newark Airport as Runway Reopens

There have been just 10 canceled or delayed flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport Tuesday morning. (Another 16 flights that were scheduled to fly into Newark have been canceled or delayed.) That, according to FllightAware, accounts for just 1 percent of all outbound flights (and 2 percent of all inbound flights)—a stark improvement over […]

Lufthansa Group’s Edelweiss Debuts New Seattle-Zurich Route

Lufthansa Group’s premium leisure airline Edelweiss (operated by SWISS) began service to and from Seattle, WA, to Zurich, Switzerland on June 2. With this new flight, the Lufthansa Group has increased its hub footprint in Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest with direct service to Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich. Edelweiss flight WK006 (LX8006) departs at […]

Hyatt Opens AluaSoul Sunny Beach in Bulgaria

Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of AluaSoul Sunny Beach, part of its Inclusive Collection. Located in its namesake Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, the hotel marks the expansion of the Alua Hotels & Resorts brand and complements the existing Inclusive Collection brand portfolio in Bulgaria, joining Secrets Sunny Beach, Dreams Sunny Beach, Alua Helios Bay and […]

Third Holland America Line Ship to Sail Northern Europe Itineraries

Holland America Line will expand its presence in Northern Europe with a third dedicated ship in 2027. Zuiderdam will join Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam in taking guests throughout Northern Europe, while Oosterdam will continue as the cruise line’s primary ship to sail Mediterranean cruises. Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam will continue to homeport in Rotterdam, the […]