Iberia rolls out Premium Economy on Boston flights
Iberia’s new Premium Economy class will be available on the airline’s flights between Madrid and Boston from this month.The new cabin is a…
Intrepid invests in Latin America/Antarctica specialist
Tour operator Intrepid Group has acquired a 50% stake in Chimu Adventures, a specialist in Latin America land itineraries and Antarctica small-ship cr…
What will become of Air Berlin’s U.S. routes?
The bankruptcy filing by Air Berlin, Germany’s second-largest carrier, isn’t expected to have an immediate impact on travelers.But it coul…
Big Island hotel to fly Westin flag
Westin will reflag the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on Hawaii’s Big Island early next year after the beachfront resort receives a $46 million renov…
Las Ramblas terror attack kills 13, injures dozens
Thirteen people have been killed and dozens injured after a van hit crowds in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona on Thursday evening.The driver of the …
Genting Hong Kong records $200m loss as investment increases
Genting Hong Kong has reported a total comprehensive income for the first half 2017 period of $165 million, with a loss for the period of $203.2 milli…
Carnival adds five more Cuba cruises for 2018
Carnival Cruise Line has tacked on five more voyages featuring extended calls in Havana in 2018.Like the previously scheduled ones, the cruises are on…
With sales booming, Virtuoso agencies have been hiring
LAS VEGAS — Virtuoso said it has added 1,000 travel advisers since January for a record total of 16,000 affiliated agents, with over half of the…
‘Topless-optional’ Temptation Resort opens to guests in Cancun, Mexico
Temptation Cancun Resort has reopened after a multi-million-dollar complete rebuild helmed by award-winning Canadian designer Karim Rashid.Inspired by…
Jumby Bay joins Oetker Collection
The Oetker Collection is to add a new masterpiece hotel to its collection – Jumby Bay, the private island resort in the Caribbean.Located right …
Bergen Børs reopens as luxury hotel in Norway
“True luxury is always modest,” muses Eero Koivisto, one of the Swedish architect and design trio Claesson Koivisto Rune.The firm have rec…
Bhatia to lead Carlson Wagonlit Travel in Asia Pacific
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has announced Bindu Bhatia will become the new managing director, Asia Pacific, from September.She succeeds Kai Chan, who will…
Our Updated Review of Hotel Libertador Lago Titicaca in Puno
Sometimes time feels like it flies by quickly and when one of our correspondents was going to be in Puno, Peru, we realized it had been seven years si…
Australian visa made simpler for Indians
There has been a significant increase in demand for Australian visas in India with the rising popularity of Australia as a holiday destination, an off…
Agents enthused about Norwegian Bliss
LAS VEGAS — Agents praised Norwegian Cruise Line’s history of innovation after seeing the new features planned for the Norwegian Bliss, un…
Denver’s second Kimpton opens in burgeoning Union Station area
Denver’s second hotel under InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has opened at the city’s revitali…
Verdura Resort welcomes three new luxurious villas
Verdura Resort, the Rocco Forte Hotel in Sicily, has just unveiled its three new luxurious villas.The new villas are designed by Olga Polizzi, Rocco F…
Japan witnesses record 7.86 million hotel stays in the month of April
Japan, in the month of April witnessed a huge number of tourist arrivals with as many as 7.86 million hotel and inn stays due to the Easter holidays a…
TRAVEL DEALS: 5th Night Free at Llao Llao Hotel in Patagonia, Culinary Deal in Buenos Aires
Argentina is in focus in this week’s roundup of great hotel deals. You can get your 5th night free at Llao Llao Hotel & Resort in Patagonia …