A Few Words..

Travel knowledge from the inside meets notes from our journeys on the outside.

Crystal Cruises has unveiled the latest design details for its upcoming expedition yacht, Crystal Endeavor.   Aboard Crystal Symphony, Crystal’s president and CEO, Tom Wolber, shared the first glimpse of the luxury accommodations on the yacht during Crystal’s 27th Annual Sales Gala celebrating the company’s top sales...

SECAUCUS, N.J. and LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, one of the largest privately-held chauffeured transportation providers in the world, recently bought Wilshire Chauffeured Services, a Los Angeles-based provider of luxury transportation.   The addition of Wilshire Chauffeured Services gives EmpireCLS the ability to...

In response to the announcement that Marriott International cut commissions paid to third-party meeting planners, some boutique hotels and independent brands launched promotions increasing commissions with hopes of acquiring new customers or expanding on existing group business.   Marriott International announced it cut third-party commissions to 7...