A Southern California fire that has gradually approached the coastal enclave of Santa Barbara almost doubled in size over the weekend, and has spurred the evacuations of the Four Seasons Resort Biltmo…
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Father Christmas arrives on Elizabeth Street, Belgravia
Father Christmas has taken up residence in Belgravia in a location that promises an authentic adaptation of his North Pole abode, with gloriously nostalgic Christmas scents, sights and sounds.Upon ent…
Artiaga to head to Vida Downtown, Dubai
Emaar Hospitality Group has appointed Eliza Artiaga as general manager of Vida Downtown, the upscale lifestyle hotel in Downtown Dubai under Vida Hotels & Resorts.With 17 years of experience in th…
Carnival Sunshine to reposition to Charleston for 2019 season
Carnival Cruise Line will position a newer, larger ship to Charleston when the 3,002-passenger Carnival Sunshine kicks off a year-round schedule of four- and five-day cruises in May 2019.Carnival Suns…
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford Manchester welcomes first long-stay guests
Homewood Suites by Hilton has announced its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford Manchester.Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford…
Marriott reaches new agreements with US co-branded credit card partners
Marriott International has reached new agreements with JPMorgan Chase and American Express for its US-issued, co-brand credit cards associated with its loyalty programs.These multi-year agreements wil…
No checked bag? SAS has a cheaper transatlantic fare
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will begin offering its lower-cost Go Light product on all U.S. routes beginning Dec. 14.Go Light, introduced on intra-Europe routes in 2015, enables passengers who don&rsq…
64% of luxury sellers say bookings are up this year
Business is good for Travel Leaders Group’s luxury agents, with 64% saying bookings are higher now versus this time last year.Twenty-nine percent of respondents reported luxury bookings are even…
Hilton opens dual brand property in Long Beach, California
Hilton has announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Long Beach Airport and Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Beach Airport.The new location brings a total of 241 …
Inbound U.S. tourism down nearly 4% in first half of the year
The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) reported that total international visitors fell 3.9% in the first half of the year, while overseas visitors (international excluding Canada and Mexico), f…