Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) have partnered to launch the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels, a first-of-its-kind global initiative designed to help hotels integrate authentic, holistic and high-quality wellness into every guest touchpoint. Developed with guidance from the WITT Standards Advisory Committee, a global assembly of experts in […]

Cambria Hotels has announced the opening of four new properties in Templeton, CA; Tampa, FL; Plymouth, MA; and Portland, OR. The new openings include Cambria Hotel Templeton, Cambria Hotel Tampa, Cambria Hotel Plymouth and Cambria Hotel Portland. Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand of Choice Hotels International, Inc., continues to expand in top U.S. markets with […]

Disney Cruise Line has unveiled itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, offering West Coast and Texas families more sailings in their backyard with even more voyages from San Diego and Galveston. These itineraries invite guests to create lasting memories with many ships returning to favorite destinations including the Caribbean and the Bahamas. For the […]

It’s every traveler’s nightmare: Your long-awaited trip collides with a labor dispute, and suddenly the airline you’re booked on is walking off the job. Flight canceled. Travel plans upended. Now what? Strikes aren’t just a European quirk anymore. “Airline strikes are not uncommon, especially as the travel industry continues to recover from the pandemic,” said […]

The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) has introduced a new feature using GuideGeek artificial intelligence technology from Matador Network. The new feature, “Emma – Your AI Guide to Germany,” provides travelers with instant answers to travel- or tourism-related questions about the country. “Americans know about Berlin and Oktoberfest, but Germany has such a wide range […]

Ensemble has announced Swan Hellenic as its newest cruise partner, further expanding its portfolio while bringing more travelers specialized expedition cruises with historical and cultural interest. This move reinforces both brands’ commitment to delivering an array of expedition cruise experiences to its members and their clients. Through this new collaboration, Ensemble members will benefit from […]

Most likely the most luxurious hotel in Paris at the moment, Cheval Blanc Paris boasts being the only hotel in the city with direct views of the Seine River. Part of the LVMH group, Cheval Blanc is a small chain of hotels catering to the jet set, with locations in the playgrounds of the rich, […]

Despite ongoing economic pressures, Americans remain determined to travel. However, the economic climate is reshaping how and who takes vacations in 2025. According to Allianz Partners USA’s annual “Vacation Confidence Index,” three out of four Americans (75 percent) say taking an annual vacation is important, yet financial constraints remain the number one barrier for many. […]

The Westin Nashville has announced the appointment of Miranda Hutchison as director of sales. With more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Hutchison brings a comprehensive, operations-informed approach to the role. In her new position, Hutchison will oversee all sales operations for the 456-room hotel, with a focus on group, transient, and meetings and […]

After evaluating the profiles of more than 100 executives and interviewing over 20 candidates from Puerto Rico and abroad, the Board of Directors of Discover Puerto Rico (DMO) announced the selection of executive Jorge L. Pérez as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the organization. Jorge L. Pérez, CVE, MBA, is a distinguished executive with more […]