The first Black Travel Expo is coming to Atlanta this October to serve Blacks interested in learning more about the industry, plan their vacation and meet leaders in travel. Organizers said it is the only Black travel consumer and trade expo in…
Baccarat Hotels & Resorts has added an Italian property to its pipeline, announcing plans to open the Baccarat Hotel Florence in 2024. Set to be located on the northern outskirts of Florence, the luxury property will be housed within a 14th century…
American Express Travel (No. 8 on Travel Weekly’s 2021 Power List) said its U.S. consumer bookings in May were at 95% of May 2019 levels, and June bookings followed similar trends. The top air destinations for U.S. card members were Florida, California,…
For some travelers, app-based food delivery companies like Grubhub and UberEats have already rendered hotel room service nearly obsolete. A few pioneering players in the hospitality space, however, have found ways to use delivery apps to their advantage, leveraging new partnerships to…
There may be no surer sign that pent-up travellers are busting to spend good money on a global adventure after the Covid-19 pandemic. An epic cruise that costs upwards of $99,900 per person for 132 nights on the high seas has sold…
Private jets are experiencing a huge surge in popularity thanks to covid. Once the domain of the uber rich, movie stars and presidents, the (not so) humble private jet is making its way to a runway near you. And just who is…
Margie Jordan, vice president of CCRA International’s TRUE Global Network, plans to travel internationally in December. Her passport expires in March 2022. As a rule of thumb, she will renew it before her trip so it’s valid for at least another six…
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing its luxury InterContinental flag to Montenegro, unveiling plans to open the InterContinental Resort Amma, Canj — Montenegro by fall 2023. To be located along Montenegro’s Pearl Coast, the 198-key property will offer a mix of guestrooms,…
Cinderella Castle at the Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom is officially ready to celebrate the resort’s 50th anniversary this fall. The iconic castle received its final embellishment in celebration of the milestone: a new crest with a golden “50” in the…
Six Senses will open its newest resort, the Six Senses Shaharut, in Israel’s Negev Desert, on Aug. 5. The 60-key property, which will be the luxury brand’s first flag in Israel, is roughly three and a half hours outside of Tel Aviv…