Toronto hotel will be RIU’s next urban venture IAN STALKERRiu Hotels & Resorts has opened a Chicago hotel, one of a growing number of properties bearing the RIU name that are found in urban settings.And a company that began life by hosting beach vacationers is preparing to make its debut in this...
Hong Kong: Curating its story where East Meets West BOW MOWAT If you ask Dane Cheng what his vision of Hong Kong tourism is, he’ll start by telling you that as a result of the global pandemic, “things have changed, but Hong Kong, as one of the most travelled to cities in the world, that will...
There will be a little bit of Texas in Florida in 2026 TED DAVISThere will be a slice of San Antonio in Broward County, Florida in 2026, when the coastal metropolis of Greater Fort Lauderdale hosts the 57th edition of the IPW international trade market and conference.Greater Fort Lauderdale is in the midst...
Fresh from attending Virtuoso Travel Week, Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Lush Life Travel reveals some of the top trends that are shaping the luxury travel industry from safari spots that go far beyond the typical South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania circuits to epic expeditions and cool escapes. #1...
LinkedIn is beating out Instagram and Facebook as the platform of choice for agents Sheila Gallant-Halloran At Virtuoso Travel Week, LinkedIn emerged as a key platform for professionals, which resonates deeply with me. While I've used Facebook and Instagram over the years, LinkedIn has become my go-to....
Rising temperatures blamed for different types of natural disasters IAN STALKER Three tour operators that send people to far-flung destinations are warning that the travel industry will have to brace for more disruptions linked to climate change, but add that the industry itself can do its part to lessen...
Island is promoted as an 'inclusive' part of the world IAN STALKER Grenada tourism authorities are cheerfully bucking the all-inclusive trend that has surfaced on many Caribbean islands in recent decades. Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, told a recent Toronto gathering that her island...
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort is set to open its doors on Sept. 1, marking...
ANN RUPPENSTEINMost airlines aren’t born out of a love story, but it was a classic tale of a long-distance romance that sparked the early stages of interCaribbean Airways. Back in 1987, founder Lyndon Gardiner started on an aviation quest while he had a day job working for a bank when...
Those visiting Malaysia are invited to experience the King of Fruits, known in part for its pungent smell IAN STALKERCould the durian of all fruits held lead Tourism Malaysia to further experience the sweet smell of success in terms of tourism?Tourism Malaysia has unveiled an array of tourism packages...
