World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognizes and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled its 2021 global winners. Winners include Maldives, which cemented its reputation as the definitive secluded sanctuary to win ‘World’s Leading Destination’ for the second time. Portugal also performed...
Vail Resorts has entered into an agreement to purchase Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. As a part of the acquisition, Vail Resorts will also acquire Hidden Valley Resort and the operations of Laurel Mountain Ski Area. The purchase price for the ski areas, plus a hotel,...
Banyan Tree Group is set to double its footprint of 54 properties across 23 countries by 2025. At the same time, the company will introduce five new brands in the next 18 months. The expanded global portfolio of ten unique brands will allow the group to increase...
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...