Riviera Travel on July 6, 2026 announced the appointment of Hunter Swindle as vice president of sales, North America. Swindle joins Riviera’s expanding North American team with more than a decade of experience in luxury travel sales, bringing extensive expertise in trade partnerships and strategic sales growth. “Hunter joins the Riviera Travel team at a […]

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Inc. (Delaware North Parks & Resorts), a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies Inc. (Delaware North), has unveiled Waybound, a purposefully-designed premium alternative lodging brand. The new brand debuted this month with Waybound Yosemite, located near the south entrance of Yosemite National Park in Fish Camp, Calif. The Waybound brand […]

Riviera Travel on June 30, 2026, unveiled a first look at its newest five-star river cruise ship, Riviera Resplendence. On Saturday, July 4, the ship departed from Cologne on its maiden voyage, embarking on its inaugural Rhine Cruise to Switzerland itinerary. “Riviera Resplendence represents another significant milestone for Riviera Travel as we continue to grow […]

Turkish Airlines continues the restoration of its Middle East network following a temporary suspension of services, resuming flights to Abu Dhabi starting July 1, 2026, Dammam starting July 10, 2026, Kuwait starting July 11, 2026, and Bahrain starting July 16, 2026. These resumptions follow the restart of Dubai operations on June 9. The flag carrier […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation on July 2, 2026 announced the opening of Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, a 50-room contemporary Cycladic retreat on the island of Paros, Greece, managed by SWOT Hospitality. The hotel blends the cultural heritage of the island with upscale leisure offerings and private outdoor space. This marks the Destination by Hyatt brand’s second […]

Hilton on July 1, 2026 announced the official debut of Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, the newest addition to the Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio in the Florida Keys. Located on Stock Island at the eastern edge of Key West, the 175-room waterfront resort expands Hilton’s presence in one of the country’s most sought-after […]

American Airlines will introduce daily nonstop service between Ontario International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport starting Dec. 17, 2026. “American Airlines is a long-valued partner of our airport, having served the area’s residential and business communities since 1970. We welcome this new service and wish our friends much success as they continue to invest […]

Holland America Line is opening its 2027–2028 Caribbean season with a range of itineraries designed to give guests more ways to explore the region—from quick five- and six-day getaways to longer voyages that spend more time in port than any other cruise line sailing the Caribbean. Nearly every itinerary includes a call at RelaxAway, Half […]

Paris is baking through another scorching summer, and clients sweating their way from the Louvre to the Champs-Élysées will thank you for one thing above all: a reservation in the shade.  Two five-star hotels have answered the heatwave with seasonal pop-up terraces that turn cocktail hour into the coolest part of the day — literally. […]

The World Travel & Tourism Council and the United Nations Environment Programme have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a framework for cooperation to accelerate the transition of the global travel & tourism sector toward a more sustainable, circular and resilient future. The agreement brings together UNEP’s environmental leadership and global sustainability expertise with WTTC’s […]