Jumeirah Group has appointed Glenn Carroll as vice president, sales and marketing Europe and Americas.Carroll, who takes up the role with immediate effect, will oversee a complex and expansive sales r…
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Sunset Tower reopens following restoration in Los Angeles
Sunset Tower in Los Angeles has completed a major multi-million-dollar transformation.Led by owner Jeff Klein, the Art Deco property is located on Sunset Boulevard and has been an exclusive hub for th…
Jade Mountain could get sister resort, Jade Sea
A new resort development, Jade Sea, is planned as a sister resort to Jade Mountain, which overlooks St. Lucia’s signature twin Piton Mountains.Jade Sea would be separated from Jade Mountain by a…
American Express Meetings & Events seeks to mitigate China risk
American Express Meetings & Events has launched an enhanced solution designed to help protect meetings organisers against risks relating to operating meetings and events in China.The new solution …
Aaron to lead Bay Gardens Marina Haven, St. Lucia
Experienced Caribbean hotelier Daryl Aaron has been appointed general manager of the newly opened Bay Gardens Marina Haven hotel in St. Lucia.Aaron, who has worked across the Caribbean in a variety of…
Mandarin Oriental taking over Lake Como resort
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is taking over management of the historic CastaDiva Resort & Spa on Lake Como in Italy.The company said the property will be rebranded as the Mandarin Oriental Lake C…
Carnival Triumph to be rechristened Carnival Sunrise following $200m makeover
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed plans for a nearly $200 million bow-to-stern makeover for Carnival Triumph in the spring of 2019 that will include renaming the ship to reflect its significant transf…
Carnival Triumph getting $200M redo and new name
Carnival Cruise Line will budget $200 million for an overhaul of the Carnival Triumph so sweeping that the ship will get a new name, the Carnival Sunrise.It is only the second time that Carnival has r…
Avis partners with Airbnb-owned Luxury Retreats
Avis Car Rental has announced a deal with Luxury Retreats, acquired by Airbnb in February 2017, to be the official mobility partner of the full-service villa rental company.Avis will offer premium, on…
Universal Orlando considering fourth park
Universal Orlando could be planning a fourth theme park, NBCUniversal’s CEO hinted on Thursday.“In terms of a new gate in Florida, we are looking at it,” Stephen Burke said during pa…