If you have clients traveling to a storm-prone area during hurricane season, the most important thing you can do is talk to them about the potential risks (and rewards) while still in the trip-planning stages. That was my takeaway from conversations with…
Israel’s resort town of Eilat, normally teeming with divers, beachgoers and travelers en route to Petra, is today full of displaced Israelis from parts of the country that have been under attack during the ongoing war with Hamas. “Eilat and the resort…
Comcast president Mike Cavanagh is looking forward to what’s coming down the pike for Universal parks. Meanwhile, he was pleased with the parks’ performance in the third quarter. The parks again achieved a record level of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and…
Morris Silver, a prominent public relations executive in the travel industry who spearheaded campaigns for destinations, resorts and cruise lines and was known as an advisor and mentor within the industry, died Sept. 24. He was 97. Silver opened Morris Silver Public…
Disney Cruise Line will morph its Haunted Mansion park attraction into a bar aboard the Disney Treasure. The Haunted Mansion Parlor will be a highly themed bar space reminiscent of a drawing room from classic cruise liners, invoking inspiration from the original Haunted…
ORLANDO — Disney World is bringing back the ability for guests to make attraction reservations before their trip. Walt Disney World Resort president Jeff Vahle shared that news with a group of 400 travel agency owners during the 2023 Disney Destinations EarMarked…
Travelers are flocking to the great outdoors, but when they seek lodging near national parks and other nature-focused U.S. destinations, options beyond the campsite can be somewhat scarce. “National parks are booming, accommodation options are limited, with demand exceeding supply, especially in-park,”…
Disneyland Resort has set an opening date of Jan. 30 for its Pixar Place Hotel. The property is a revamp of Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel. A Pixar-themed makeover features art and other elements inspired by Pixar films and characters. The hotel’s guestrooms,…
Railbookers has put together an itinerary that will take avid rail riders on an around-the-world trip in 2024. The Around the World by Luxury Train itinerary is an 80-day journey across four continents and 13 countries. Guests will visit 20-plus cities via…
Marriott International is bringing its Renaissance Hotels brand to Honolulu. The Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa will be housed within a 39-story tower in the Hawaiian city’s downtown. According to the hotel’s website, reservations are available starting April 14. Each of the…