Fontainebleau Las Vegas shimmers and glows with a wink to Miami

Fontainebleau Las Vegas shimmers and glows with a wink to Miami

Within the towering blue-glass façade of the Fountainebleau Las Vegas are gleaming white floors, walls and ceilings, elegant blue accents and countless representations of bowties. A favorite of Fontainebleau Miami Beach architect Morris Lapidus, bowties are everywhere and easier to spot than…

Travel advisors' little holiday helpers

Travel advisors' little holiday helpers

In perfect timing for the holidays, several suppliers have recently announced initiatives that will likely prove helpful to advisors. Here are a few of them. Classic, Lucia team up Busy, as always? It’s time to get some help. Enter Lucia, the freelancer…

Travel Edge names president

Travel Edge names president

Travel Edge has named Andrew Pilkington president. Most recently, Pilkington was COO at TD’s Canadian Personal Bank. His previous roles include president of global commercial card services at JPMorgan Chase, a leadership role at American Express in card services and online/business travel,…

It's opening night for the Fontainebleau Las Vegas

It's opening night for the Fontainebleau Las Vegas

The long-awaited $3.7 billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas will open tonight after an invitation-only celebration. Towering over the north part of the Strip, the 67-story resort features a 150,000-square-foot casino; 3,644 rooms and suites; three dozen restaurants and lounges; a two-level, 90,000-square-foot luxury…

USTOA expects continued success for tour operators in 2024

USTOA expects continued success for tour operators in 2024

Despite geopolitical challenges, tour operators are confident about 2024.  According to the U.S. Tour Operators Association’s (USTOA) annual survey, 94% of suppliers reported growth in passenger volume in 2023, increased sales by 10% or higher, and are highly confident that bookings will…

Edition Hotels opens its first Mexico resort

Edition Hotels opens its first Mexico resort

Edition Hotels’ first property in Mexico, the Riviera Maya Edition at Kanai, is open in preview. Nestled within the new resort community of Kanai, the Edition is at the end of a three-mile road that winds its way through lush mangroves. When…