The opening of the $4.3 billion, 3,500-key Resorts World Las Vegas on June 24, the culmination of more than a decade of work, brings new attention to the long-troubled north part of the Strip. That portion of one of the world’s most…
U.S. airlines are resuming service to the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in November, and Cape Air is adding flights to Anguilla. Both Martinique and Guadeloupe recently reopened their borders to U.S. travelers. Related: Travel entry requirements for Caribbean countries JetBlue…
Sandals Resorts International has pushed back the reopening date of Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau to Jan. 27. Sandals had earlier announced that the resort would reopen Nov. 4. The resort has been undergoing a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. “Moving the reopening date from…
The Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe have reopened to U.S. visitors. The U.S. has been classified as safe on the basis of health indicators by the French government and appears on its “green” list of countries now open visitors to France…
Andres Durandegui first picked up a racket when he was 6 years old, learning the basics of tennis from his father in San Sebastian, Spain. “I immediately took a liking to the sport when I was little and wanted to play more…
The Mauna Kea Resort has named Micah Akau the Island of Hawaii property’s manager of marketing and public relations. Akau brings over five years of marketing, communications and sales experience in Hawaii’s hospitality industry to his new role at the resort and…
A luxury property on Anguilla is reopening, and another is debuting an expansion. Zemi Beach House, a member of Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts, reopens July 1, following a temporary closure in February. The 76-room beachfront resort is located on Shoal Bay…
Gov. David Ige has signed into law a bill that establishes a fee on ocean tour operators and other marine business activities to aid in conservation efforts. The Hawaii Ocean Stewardship Special Fund was proposed in the Hawaii House of Representatives this…
Two years after the Mexican government shuttered its extensive global network of publicly funded tourism offices, the country is reestablishing international promotional efforts with the launch of a unique, privately funded marketing agency called Visit Mexico that has opened its first office…
Marriott properties in the Caribbean and Latin America are welcoming and supporting the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month with a host of activities that include the Longest Virtual Pride Parade, Rainbow Dates and splashing their hotel facades in rainbow colors. “Marriott International…