Timeless stay at updated Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
It was the scent of the island that welcomed me before I ever stepped onto the car-free streets of Mackinac Island. The lilacs were in bloom, and the air was …
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European Commission closes antitrust probe of Sabre and Amadeus
The European Commission (EC) has dropped its 30-month investigation into whether the GDS agreements forged by Sabre and Amadeus with airlines and travel agents restrict competition in violation of European …
Read MoreEmirates reopens first class lounge in Dubai as top-end passenger numbers rise
Move comes as more markets around the world ease restrictions and put in place protocols that enable international travel Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International’s …
Read MoreHospitality major IHG plans 'brand defining' Intercontinental hotel in Riyadh
Expected to open in March 2025, InterContinental Riyadh King Fahed Road will feature 250 rooms and 150 apartments InterContinental Riyadh King Fahed Road will be IHG’s ninth such hotel in …
Read MoreGarza Blanca offers new perks at Los Cabos, Cancun properties
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa’s properties in Los Cabos and Cancun are introducing a new Residential Retreats & Signature Suites Club. Offered as a part of stays in any of …
Read MoreTennessee offering $250 flight vouchers for booking hotels
NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee officials are offering 10,000 travelers a $250 flight voucher for four airports in the state if they book certain hotel packages. Tennessee’s Department of Tourist Development …
Read MoreBonaire has new tourism director
Tourism Corporation Bonaire appointed Miles Mercera as director, effective immediately. Most recently, Mercera served as an independent tourism professional via his consultancy firm, having stepped down from his 10-year post …
Read MoreCorporate hotel rates down from 2019, but probably not for long
Current business travel volume is about 30% of 2019 levels and average daily hotel rates remain lower as well but are increasing. The figures, from hotel analytics firm Tripbam’s second-quarter …
Read MoreTurks and Caicos' Meridian Club has joined Relais & Chateaux
The Meridian Club in Turks and Caicos has joined Relais & Chateaux, making it the hotel association’s first property in the Turks and Caicos and one of only eight resorts …
Read MoreFour Seasons unveils Safari and Islands Collection, Africa
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts this month unveiled its Safari and Islands Collection, Africa. The collection of five properties in South Africa, Mauritius, the Serengeti and the Seychells allows travelers …
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