Category Archives: Blog

Two all-inclusive resorts in Playa del Carmen just went from sun-and-fun staples to sustainability standouts. Viva Maya by Wyndham and Viva Azteca by Wyndham have officially achieved Level 5 Expert status, the highest tier in the Wyndham Green Certification Program. That makes them the first all-inclusive resorts in the entire Wyndham Hotels & Resorts portfolio to reach […]

A new study has revealed the world’s most overrated tourist attractions, and, while the top offender may be a medieval English castle, U.S. travelers might wince to see Elvis Presley’s Graceland join the global ranks of letdowns. The data, compiled by QR Code Generator, analyzed TripAdvisor reviews of the top 50 tourist sites in every […]

We’re ready to close our laptops and head to the airport. Delta Air Lines just released its most-searched summer destinations for 2025, and the idea of jetting off to one of these coveted destinations has us eager to grab our passports and head out of the office. Based on search data gathered from Delta.com and the Fly […]

Grab your beach towel, because La Concha Resort on San Juan, Puerto Rico’s beachfront, has completed their $80.2 million renovation. The property-wide renovation ushers in a new era for the resort as part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands. It’s an exciting endeavor for the resort, becoming the first Autograph Collection Hotel […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is celebrating the significant milestone of 100 open hotels for its voco brand within just seven years. Launched in 2018, voco has become the fastest growing brand within IHG’s Premium collection, having achieved record development activity levels across openings and signings in 2024, with properties in over 25 countries and further […]

Marriott International has teamed up with WeatherPromise, with the aim of providing guests with guaranteed weather protection against rain. When guests book a trip on Homes and Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, they are offered a chance to add a WeatherPromise, which pays travelers if there is excessive rainfall. This offering gives people the confidence to […]

Autograph Collection Hotels has made its debut in South Asia with the opening of The Soaltee Kathmandu, Autograph Collection in Nepal. This marks Marriott Bonvoy’s 19th brand in the South Asia region, which includes India, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Located in the heart of the city, the hotel boasts 285 rooms, including suites, […]

Exciting things are brewing for IHG Hotels & Resorts, which just announced Intercontinental Manchester – Deansgate will become the InterContinental brand’s fifth property in the UK and Ireland. Set to undergo a full rebrand while remaining open to guests, the 264-room hotel, which is owned by Blue Manchester Hotel Limited, will unveil its new look by […]

High-level executive appointments topped cruise industry news this past week. Most notably, John Lovell, president, Travel Leaders Network — a division of Internova Travel Group — will leave his post at month’s end. In a letter to members shared with Travel Agent Central, Lovell said that he’ll join Virgin Voyages in an “exciting new leadership […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Grupo Poma, through its hotel division Real Hotels & Resorts, mark a new chapter in the history of hospitality in South America with the debut of individual yet connected sister properties comprising two luxury and lifestyle brands: InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores and Hotel Indigo Lima Miraflores. Perched above the Pacific […]