Accor has introduced Emblems Collection, a global portfolio of boutique hotels and luxurious resorts. The latest brand from the hotel giant is launching with a flagship hotel - Guiyang Art Centre Hotel, Emblems Collection - in the Guizhou province of China. It is slated to open in...
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced a multiyear partnership to host the first NBA games in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The pre-season NBA games in Abu Dhabi beginning in 2022 will...
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has joined Marriott Bonvoy, the loyalty program from the hospitality giant. Translating the Ritz-Carlton experience to sea, the collection is poised to become one of the most exciting debuts in the luxury travel sector. Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn and redeem points...
The Cayman Islands has announced that it is moving to phase four of its reopening plan. Vaccinated travelers who are securely verified can enter without quarantine from November 20th. After almost two years with limited international travel, many travelers are now looking to winter sun destinations for...
World Spa Awards – the global initiative to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has announced the winners of its 2021 program. Brands to lift top honours include Six Senses (‘World’s Best Wellness Retreat Brand’), Iridium Spas at St. Regis Hotels...
The United States will reopen its borders with Mexico and Canada to fully-vaccinated travelers from November. In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it will allow travel for non-essential purposes via land and ferry crossings. From January next year, authorities will require proof of...
Sabre Corporation has signed a new multi-year, worldwide distribution agreement with Emirates. The new agreement will provide Sabre-connected travel buyers and agencies with access to Emirates’ content, through Sabre’s global distribution system, with immediate effect. Further to this, Emirates will create and distribute NDC offers through the...
American Airlines is opening new doors across India this fall thanks to a new codeshare agreement with IndiGo. The agreement will place American’s code on 29 of IndiGo’s domestic routes in India, providing a convenient option for customers arriving on the carrier’s new Bengaluru (BLR) and...
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been selected by F4 Transbay Partners to manage Rosewood San Francisco; a new, ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2026. The property will be located in the burgeoning Transbay District, close to the Salesforce Park, a 5.4-acre elevated outdoor oasis featuring...
United and Honeywell have announced a joint investment in Alder Fuels, a company that is pioneering first-of-its-kind technologies for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at scale. Its technology seeks to covert abundant biomass, such as forest and crop waste, into a sustainable low-carbon, drop-in replacement crude...