TripAdvisor is pulling back the curtain on its process for catching fake reviews.The site’s inaugural “TripAdvisor Review Transparency Report” provides insight into the moderation pr…
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Travel advisors’ task: Encourage Bahamas vacations
After dealing with the initial onslaught of cancellations and rebookings due to Hurricane Dorian — mostly caused by changes to cruise itineraries — travel advisors last week found themselv…
Jumeirah Group makes senior appointments in Europe
Jumeirah Group has appointed Jonas Malheiro to the role of vice president of sales and marketing, Europe and Americas.At the same time Fergus Stewart has been appointed regional vice president, Europe…
Seven Tides reports strong sales at Se7en Residences the Palm
Seven Tides has announced that it has sold 260 apartments within its Se7en Residences the Palm development.Russian, UK and Brazilian investors having bought over 38 per cent of the project to date.Con…
Higgins Hotel & Conference Centre to open in New Orleans
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans has announced the upcoming opening of its signature Hotel, the Higgins Hotel & Conference Centre, Curio Collection by Hilton.The property will officially op…
Moxy NYC East Village opens to first guests
Moxy NYC East Village opens today in the heart of the iconic East Village where rock ‘n’ roll, renegade art, LGBTQ+ activism, and generations of immigrants all merged to give birth to Amer…
Scott appointed vice president with CWT Meetings & Events
CWT Meetings & Events has announced the appointment of Cristina Scott to the role of vice president of global operations.She will report to Derek Sharp, CWT Meetings & Events’ senior vic…
Tourist-dependent Bahamas says it’s still open for business
The Bahamas was on track for a record year of tourism before Hurricane Dorian hit. Now, the outlook for that vital sector is uncertain.Some of the best-known resorts in the 700-island chain, like Atla…
Rotana welcomes first property in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Rotana has announced the official opening of Bosmal Arjaan by Rotana, its first hotel in Bosnia & Herzegovina.Strategically located within Sarajevo’s Bosmal City Centre complex, the new prop…
Emirates Suite the place to be at US Open
QUEENS, NY — The Emirates Suite at the US Open tennis tournament may be September’s most sought-after ticket in New York City.Over the years, celebrities such as Justin Timberlake, Shaquil…