Wyndham Hotel Group has opened its first Wyndham Grand properties in South America, stepping up its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean to 200 hotels.With the debut of its upper-upscale Wyndha…
Cardrona: Fresh innovations at a pioneering Kiwi skifield
We were on our first run on a pristine, blue-bird day at Cardrona, the day after a massive snow dump late in the season, and my heart was singing.The sun was beaming down from a cloudless sky on slope…
Hilton beats revenue expectations
Hilton’s first-quarter revenue growth was at the high end of the company’s forecast and beat analyst estimates, as the hotel company benefited from better-than-expected group demand in the…
The Perry is true to Key West’s seafaring history
The Perry Hotel Key West on Stock Island is the realization of an idea that took root 10 years ago. Guests can expect an edgy, artsy boutique hotel located in the heart of a marina that delivers perso…
European Waterways spends $450K to update barges
European Waterways has completed a $450,000 upgrade and refurbishment on many of its 18 hotel barges, which have just begun sailing their 2017 season.Highlights of the overhaul included a complete red…
Hilton Hotels & Resorts to expand in Middle East with Bahrain property
Mabanee Company has signed an agreement with Hilton to open Bahrain’s first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property.The 210 room Hilton Bahrain Bay Hotel & Residences will be located at The Ave…
Wilderness Safaris launches Cape tours division
Wilderness Safaris is launching Private Journeys, a fully integrated division within the company that has evolved from the previously independent brand, Wilderness Touring Cape Town.Private Journeys w…
In Lima, Peru, history and culture run deep
My surfing instructor, Johnny Linares, was sizing up my form as one might look at an underwhelming used car on the dealer lot. “O.K.,” he said. “It’s not bad. But you have to p…
Katter’s Australian Party wants to allow tourists to hunt crocodiles
An Australian political party has a controversial plan to boost tourism in North Queensland — hunting crocodiles.Katter’s Australian Party is drafting legislation, expected to be introduce…
United settles with passenger dragged off plane
United has entered into a settlement agreement with David Dao, the passenger who was injured and dragged off United Express Flight 3411 on April 9 by Chicago Department of Aviation police.The amount o…