Carnival Cruise Line opened a new entertainment training complex in Davie, Fla., near Fort Lauderdale, that it said will vastly upgrade its ability to rehearse shows on its ships.Brand president Chris…
Disney Fantasy upgrades are all about the heroes
ONBOARD THE DISNEY FANTASY — The Disney Fantasy is now home to the Marvel’s Doctor Strange and the Star Wars’ heroes of The Resistance.Specifically, those characters reside in the sh…
The Trafalgar St. James prepares to open in London this autumn
The Trafalgar St. James has begun a complete refurbishment as it prepares to open in London for early autumn 2017.This iconic Trafalgar Square hotel is set to become one of the hottest hotels in Londo…
Galle Face Hotel to welcome new L’Occitane spa
More than 153 years after first opening its doors, one of the oldest hotels east of the Suez, The Galle Face Hotel, is preparing to cut the ribbon on a new L’Occitane spa.The new location pays t…
No increases in Uganda gorilla permit price
The Ugandan government will not increase the price of a gorilla tracking permit, maintaining the price for a minimum of 12 months.The permits will remain at $600 per person during peak season and $450…
Oetker Collection enters South America with Brazil property
Luxury hotel operator the Oetker Collection has debuted operations in South America with last week’s opening of the Palacio Tangara in Sao Paulo.The hotel, which overlooks the city’s Burle…
Bundaberg: it’s food for thought
Every year thousands of tourists from across the globe flock to the Bundaberg region, to get up close and personal with turtles – and it’s more than worth the journey.A swim with the majes…
Wood appointed key account manager for Royal Caribbean in UK & Ireland
Royal Caribbean has appointed Melanie Wood, who recently joined the UK & Ireland sales team, as key account manager.Wood has six years’ experience working within the travel industry, most re…
Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah opens in United Arab Emirates
Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah has welcomed its first quests, marking the brand’s entry into the northern-most emirate of the United Arab Emirates.The hotel joins five other Hilton properties …
Nobu Hotel Shoreditch to open in June
Nobu Hospitality has revealed Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, located in the heart of London’s artistic quarter.When complete the property will offer 143 guest rooms and seven suites, as well as an iconi…