Riviera River Cruises is increasing its number of sailings for solo travelers this year.The company will offer a total of eight cruises exclusively for solo travelers, with two additional departures o…
North America
AHIC 2019: Construction contract signed for Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan
RAK AMI Hotel has announced the award of the construction contract for Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island to Al Ali Construction & Development.The Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is loc…
Royal Caribbean closes Sky Pad trampoline amid lawsuit
Royal Caribbean International has temporarily shuttered the Sky Pad trampoline attraction, which is on some of the line’s ships, including the Mariner, Navigator, Independence and Spectrum of th…
Mexico’s gutting of tourism promotion draws criticism at Tianguis
ACAPULCO, Mexico — At the opening ceremony of the 44th annual Tianguis Turistico, tourism executives minced no words about the new president’s dismantling of the Mexico Tourism Board.Addre…
AmaSiena to enter service in 2020
AmaWaterways will add a new ship in Europe next year.The addition of the AmaSiena follows the launch of three other ships in Europe this year: the AmaDouro, the AmaMora and the company’s megashi…
World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit headed to Puerto Rico in 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico as the destination for its 2020 Global Summit.The event is set to take place from April 21st-23rd next year.WTT…
How to attract more skiers? Operators contend with decline
WHISTLER, British Columbia — Innovations, both of the technical and non-technical varieties, are what the North American ski industry needs to end stagnant participation numbers, said a cross se…
American Airlines to launch new daily Miami connection from Heathrow
American Airlines will launch a new daily flight between London Heathrow and Miami International Airport in October.At the same time, joint business partner British Airways is increasing its flight sc…
After bumpy start, Marriott’s Edition brand gains momentum
After a slow and somewhat rocky start, Marriott International’s Edition luxury lifestyle brand looks to finally be hitting its stride.Launched amid much fanfare in 2007, the Edition concept was …
Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar opens in Dominican Republic
Grupo Piñero, parent company of Bahia Principe, has welcomed the opening of its newest adults-only hotel, Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar in Punta Cana.The festivities, which coincided with the Dom…