The Hilton Waikoloa Village, located on the Big Island of Hawaii, has reopened its largest pool, the Kona Pool, following a refresh of the pool complex. The family-friendly pool is known for its waterslides, rope bridge and sand-bottom kids’ pool. The renovation…
HONOLULU — Following last month’s Travel Weekly Hawaii Leadership Forum at the Sheraton Waikiki, nine advisors, hoteliers and wholesalers gathered to discuss some of the biggest tourism issues facing the Islands.Travel Weekly editor in chief Arnie Weissmann moderated the Hawaii Roundtable, which…
The Viva Wyndham V Heavens in Puerto Plata’s Playa Dorada complex in the Dominican Republic, has changed from an adults-only, all-inclusive resort to one that welcomes guests of all ages. “After seven years, and given the feedback we’ve received from guests hoping…
The Jamaica Tourist Board appointed Philip Rose to serve as deputy director of tourism for the Americas, with responsibility for the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America. “Philip Rose has a long history working in tourism to promote brand Jamaica,” said Edmund Bartlett,…
The 21st annual Soul Beach Music Festival is slated to be held May 24 to 29 in Aruba. Among this year’s performers: the Roots and Anthony Hamilton on May 27 and Jill Scott and Lucky Daye on May 28. Both shows will…
The Big Island of Hawaii is famous for its active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, but as I write this, lava is not flowing. The eruption has paused now for almost two months. That shouldn’t deter travelers from visiting the island though,…
Hotel Mousai, one of the premiere resorts in Puerto Vallarta, is bringing its magic to Mexico’s Caribbean coast with the opening of the Hotel Mousai Cancun. Set to debut in 2024, the resort will feature a white-sand beach, infinity-edge rooftop pool and…
Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas is adding two dining options this summer. Paranza, an Italian restaurant, will be headed by Michelin-starred chef Michael White. According to Atlantis, “Guests will experience and enjoy inventive takes on coastal Italian cuisine in an all-new high-design environment.”…
HONOLULU — Backers of the two bills created to disband the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) haven’t lost any steam since introducing the legislation in January, but both sides are standing their ground. Speaking at Travel Weekly’s Leadership Forum here earlier this month,…
After close to four decades, one of the world’s largest LGBTQ+ travel conferences will return to the Caribbean — and specifically to Puerto Rico. The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) will hold its 40th anniversary Global Conventionat the Puerto Rico Convention Center…