After some deliberation about whether to visit Maui after the wildfires, Signature Travel Network decided to go ahead with its annual Owners’ Meeting as scheduled. The meeting will take place at the Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria Resort from Sept. 6…
Annie Scrivanich, senior vice president of travel agency Cruise Specialists in Seattle, will retire. Vice president Teresa Tennant will succeed her on Sept. 1. Following Tennant’s promotion, Scrivanich will remain at the agency for several months to aid the transition. Scrivanich joined…
BermudAir on Aug. 31 will launch as the lone Bermuda-based airline, catering to premium travelers. The carrier will initially connect Bermuda’s L.F. Wade Airport in St George’s to Boston Logan and New York’s Westchester County, flying five times per week to each…
Reality TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines have set a Nov. 1 opening date for Hotel 1928 in Waco, Texas, their first boutique hotel. Located in downtown Waco, the 33-room Hotel 1928 will be housed within a building that dates to 1928….
Blue Diamond Resorts plans to open an adults-only all-inclusive along Antigua’s northwest coast next April. The resort is the former Halcyon Cove and is undergoing a renovation. The Royalton Chic Antigua will have 235 guestrooms, each outfitted with a private balcony or…
Responding to travel advisor demand, Avanti Destinations will launch its first packages in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, starting in September. Avanti, a wholesaler that offers custom-crafted independent vacations only through travel advisors, will offer a total of eight vacations. Avanti…
Asia specialist Remote Lands is continuing its partnership with Aman Resorts in 2024 for Remote’s private jet experiences. Aman Jet Expeditions are limited to eight or nine couples who travel aboard an Airbus ACJ 319 outfitted with just 19 seats. On the…
Harry Potter fans, beware: Death Eaters, followers of the boy wizard’s arch nemesis Lord Voldemort, will roam Diagon Alley for the first time this fall. On select dates from Sept. 1 through Nov. 4, guests will come face to face with the…
NEW YORK — Sitting in the Par Ici Cafe at the Hotel Barriere Fouquet’s New York in the Tribeca neighborhood, American Express Travel president Audrey Hendley noted some of the attributes of the property that she appreciates. “I like the fact that…
IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the name of its new midscale conversion brand, Garner. IHG envisions Garner will be the “leading choice for guests wanting great value stays at high-quality properties, and for owners seeking higher returns in the midscale segment.”…