After the eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano in May, many tourists have been discouraged from visiting the tropical state for the summer, which had a serious impact on Hawaii tourism sector, r…
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International Hawaii bookings fell nearly 10% in May
Following the eruption of the Kilauea volcano on May 3, international flight bookings to Hawaii (not including the U.S.) were down nearly 10%, according to flight analysis firm ForwardKeys.ForwardKeys…
Universal Orlando puts focus on the budget-conscious
When Universal Orlando’s Endless Summer property opens in 2020, 62% of the resort’s hotel inventory will fall into its two budget tiers, offering what one Universal executive called &ldquo…
IATA AGM 2018: Profit expectations lowered for 2018 as fuel costs rise
IATA announced its expectation for airlines to achieve a collective net profit of $33.8 billion, at a 4.1 per cent net margin, in 2018.This is a solid performance despite rising costs, primarily fuel …
Rosewood hotel opens at Baha Mar
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has brought its brand to the Bahamas with the opening of Rosewood Baha Mar in Nassau.The Rosewood is the third hotel to open at the Baha Mar resort. The Grand Hyatt and S…
Ailing Thai beach made famous by Hollywood closes to tourism
MAYA BAY, Thailand (AP) — Once a pristine Thai paradise, the secluded bay made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie “The Beach” has been exhausted by mass tourism. Now it’s ge…
Citing challenges, some tour operators drop Eiffel climbs
Some tour operators have begun backing away from offering clients an opportunity to ascend the Eiffel Tower, citing the growing crowds, the time it requires and a new group booking process that has ma…
Hilton: Commitments to environment help recruit, retain millennial workers
Travel companies have for years focused on green, sustainable tourism programs and social responsibility, not just because they were considered the right things to focus on but because they make good …
Orlando received record-setting 72 million travellers last year
According to tourism officials, Orlando in the state of Florida has welcomed a record-setting 72 million tourist last year. The 5% year-over-year increase in visitors was powered by domestic traveller…
California targets September reopening of Highway 1 at Mud Creek
DENVER — California’s scenic Highway 1 will open as one linear, connected road by the end of September for the first time since February 2017.Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta, speaking…