The State Department revised its travel advisory for Cuba to Level 2, “exercise increased caution,” from Level 3, “reconsider travel,” the second time in less than a year that …
North America
American Airlines expands European services for summer 2019
American Airlines will expand its European network next summer with nine new routes added to meet customer demand.The carrier will add three new destinations to its network with the introduction of se…
Belmond would find plenty of takers for its properties
Although luxury hospitality group Belmond has been plagued by financial woes, robust demand for upscale properties could make Belmond an attractive acquisition for the right buyer.The company recently…
Air France-KLM hires Air Canada executive as CEO
Air Canada president and chief operating officer Benjamin Smith will take over as CEO of Air France-KLM no later than Sept. 30.The hire ends more than three months of uncertainty that began with the M…
Dollar and Thrifty lower minimum car rental age in North America
The Dollar and Thrifty car rental brands have announced that they are lowering the minimum age to rent a car from 21 to 20 years old in the United States and Canada.In Michigan, New York and the provi…
Hertz celebrates centenary with special edition Corvette Z06
Hertz is celebrating its centenary by teaming up with Chevrolet to offer a unique anniversary edition Corvette Z06.One hundred of the high-performance cars will be available to rent exclusively at sel…
Quebec City building cruise terminal for large ships
Quebec City will build a second cruise terminal capable of handling ships carrying more than 4,000 passengers.The terminal, expected to be ready by 2020, will cost $30 million. The Port of Quebec will…
Luxury travel trend: Last-minute bookings
LAS VEGAS — Luxury travelers are increasingly asking their advisors to book last-minute trips, a panel of agents said Monday during a news conference at Virtuoso Travel Week here.Josh Alexander …
Hilton opens new dual-branded property in New Jersey
Hilton has announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Teaneck Glenpointe and Homewood Suites by Hilton Teaneck Glenpointe.The property brings a total of 350 new …
Hilton unveils first ever tri-branded property in Chicago
Hilton has announced the opening of its first tri-branded property, which includes Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place, Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place and Home2 Suites by Hilton C…