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Hard Rock International is working with HR Hotel FZ LLC, a joint venture company between Malta-based db Group and RAK Hospitality Holding, to bring Hard Rock Hotel & Residences Ras Al Khaimah to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This branded mixed-use development project is slated to open in 2028. Its prime location on the Arabian […]

Marriott International has officially closed on its acquisition of CitizenM, the stylish, tech-savvy brand known for compact rooms, bold design, and buzzy social spaces. The move significantly expands Marriott’s global lifestyle footprint and gives the company even more firepower in the high-demand select-service space. CitizenM currently operates 37 hotels across more than 20 cities in […]

Carnival Corporation has announced that Vicky Rey, vice president of government affairs for Latin America, has been appointed to the Champions 12.3 coalition, a global group of leaders dedicated to advancing Target 12.3 of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030. A respected industry […]

With European getaways on the rise, Upgraded Points set out to discover just how American travelers are perceived abroad. From the nation most likely to roll their eyes to the U.S. states blamed for the worst traveler behavior, the findings reveal a complex set of cultural impressions across the pond. “European countries are hotter than ever as destinations for […]

In its Centennial year, Delta is elevating its inflight dining with refreshed menus that bring seasonal flavors onboard. The airline’s latest enhancements showcase its commitment to delivering a premium culinary journey, especially in Delta One. Delta’s international routes are getting a culinary upgrade. In May, Delta launched its first-ever flight to Sicily with new daily […]

Just as Kylie Minogue’s career explodes in the U.S, so is Accor‘s! After years of watching from the sidelines as its competitors deepened their U.S. footprints, Accor is finally stepping into the American spotlight with some real oompf — and doing it with Vegas flair. The French hotel giant has announced its first-ever property in […]

New research and analysis from Thrifty Traveler shows that the largest U.S. airlines have resumed charging higher fares for most one-way domestic flights than on roundtrip bookings. Thrifty Traveler searched and analyzed 2,000 domestic flights, comparing prices for 1,000 one-way flights against 1,000 with a return added. That analysis found that the nation’s five largest […]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed its spring/summer 2027 deployment—allowing travelers to get ahead on planning their spring and summer break vacations. The season features over 500 individual voyages across 20 ships, departing from nearly 30 of the world’s top homeports, including Miami; Seattle; New York City; Southampton, England; and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. From April […]