The Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel, one of the oldest and most iconic hotels in Deadwood, South Dakota, is undergoing a major renovation. The nearly $10 million project, the first large-scale update since the building opened in 1903, will touch on every corner of the hotel, including 73 guestrooms, 10 standard suites and four luxury suites. The […]

An InsureMyTrip study has revealed the top cities for sustainable travel in 2025, and Europe is leading the way, with eight cities in the top 10. To determine this, the company standardized the latest available data for each city across ecotourism and destination sustainability metrics to help travelers make an informed decision.  Topping the list […]

Barbados has announced that its “Say Hello to Barbados” campaign has officially been extended until June 30. The Caribbean destination is inviting travelers to stay longer and explore the island with a range of promotions and deals. Those booking by June 30 for travel between September 1 and October 30, 2025, can unlock a range […]

Intrepid Travel has announced the acquisition of two new boutique properties: a 20-room resort in Tasmania and a 17-room riad just steps from the medina in Marrakech. The move is part of the company’s 2030 strategy to become the world’s first vertically integrated sustainable travel brand—anchored in immersive experiences, local connection and regenerative impact.  In […]

To facilitate tourists’ departure from Israel, under the guidance of Tourism Minister Haim Katz, the Ministry of Tourism will assist tourists currently in the country to register for departure flights from Israel. A digital registration form is being distributed through various digital platforms, to incoming tourism organizers’ offices, hotels, tour guides, and other industry stakeholders. […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the completed acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts, a leading owner, operator, and developer of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.   This transaction includes the acquisition of 15 all-inclusive resorts previously managed and owned by Playa. Of these, eight were already represented within Hyatt’s system as Hyatt […]

Celestyal has announced the appointment of John Diorio as vice president and managing director, North America, effective immediately.  He will be responsible for developing and executing the cruise line’s strategic business plan for the North American market; his focus will be on positioning the cruise line as a leader in multi-destination, immersive cruise itineraries. This […]

Swan Hellenic has announced the recruitment of Carlos Garzon to its team, appointing him VP of Global Sales with immediate effect, reporting directly to Chief Commercial Officer Patrizia Iantorno. Garzon has been appointed to a newly created position and is said to have the freedom to shape the role, which was conceived in response to the […]

Just days after the conclusion of its EDGE 2025 conference, hosted at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas last week, Travel Leaders Network—a division of Internova Travel Group—announced that its president, John Lovell, will be leaving the company at the end of June for a new opportunity with a cruise line partner. In a letter to […]