Pleasant Holidays and luxury sister brand Journese have partnered with Atlas Ocean Voyages to offer guests small-ship expedition cruises. Atlas Ocean Voyages’ ships accommodate just under 200 passengers, taking them on expeditions to destinations such as Antarctica, the Arctic, Iceland and Greenland,…
Hotels and resorts in Maui are looking to jump-start the island’s tourism recovery with special promotions and programming. The following are a few examples: The Hana-Maui Resort, located in the historic town of Hana, is offering 15% off all stays, with the…
Pleasant Holidays and luxury brand Journese are offering Maui booking incentives to travel advisors and travelers. Special offers for clients include up to 40% off hotel room rates, free nights and food and beverage credits at 15 participating hotels, including the Fairmont…
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts is making all-inclusive dining optional at two of its Dominican Republic resorts. Bahia is adding bed-and-breakfast and half-board packages at the Bahia Principe Grand Cayacoa and Bahia Principe Grand Samana. The dining plans will roll out at…
Accor-owned lifestyle hotel company Ennismore is putting the spotlight on its all-inclusive resorts with the launch of a new booking platform, ALLinclusive-Collection.com. The platform will showcase Ennismore’s portfolio of 30 all-inclusive resorts, which are flagged under the Rixos, SO/ and Swissotel brands…
Hyatt Hotels Corp. is ramping up focus on short-term home rentals, announcing the upcoming launch of Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt. According to Hyatt, Homes & Hideaways will offer World of Hyatt loyalty members direct booking access to “a unique…
A union-backed measure that would compel Los Angeles hotels to fill vacant rooms with people without housing is headed for a vote this spring, sparking a divisive debate over the role hotels should play — if any — in combating the homelessness…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tens of thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers fighting for new union contracts voted Tuesday to authorize a strike that could impact more than three dozen casinos and hotels, the city’s economic backbone. The Culinary Workers Union hasn’t…
Marriott International is rolling out a new midscale brand, Four Points Express by Sheraton, in its EMEA region. According to Marriott, Four Points Express will “offer value-conscious consumers a seamless hotel experience in a convenient location,” incorporating amenities like breakfast and free…
Travel agency consortium Ensemble and the Jamaica Tourist Board have entered a strategic partnership designed to highlight Jamaica’s luxury products. The partnership and Jamaica’s new “Come Back to Luxurious” campaign were announced last week. The partnership includes training and marketing materials focused…