NEW YORK — Marriott International unveiled details about its new midscale extended-stay brand on Monday at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. The company did not reveal a brand name, however. Marriott is calling […]
Carnival Corp. reorganizes brands in corporate restructuring
After a ten-month listening tour, Carnival Corp. CEO Josh Weinstein has reorganized the world’s largest cruise company. Weinstein said in an internal memo that the changes, which were effective June 1, have removed layers between […]
Margaritaville at Sea's ship has completed renovations
The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise set sail on Friday following a multimillion-dollar improvement of the ship. The vessel departed from its homeport in Palm Beach, Florida, resuming two-day cruises with an overnight in Freeport, Bahamas. […]
Alterra agrees to acquire Schweitzer ski resort in Idaho
Alterra Mountain Company has entered into an agreement to purchase the Schweitzer ski area in Idaho. The transaction is expected to close later this year, pending regulatory approval, Alterra said. The companies did not divulge […]
IHG enables hotel guests to log into WiFi automatically
IHG Hotels & Resorts is promising guests a more seamless WiFi experience with the launch of its IHG WiFi Auto Connect mobile feature. Making its debut as part of the IHG One Rewards mobile app, […]
Jane McDonald shares best cruise for new guests
Cruising with Jane McDonald: Presenter recommends river cruising In an episode of ‘Cruising with Jane McDonald’, the former cruise ship singer, headed out to explore Vietnam and Cambodia on a Mekong river cruise. The cruise […]
Secrets resort to open in Costa Mujeres
Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection is bringing its Secrets brand to Mexico’s Costa Mujeres. The 509-room Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, which will be located approximately 12 miles north of Cancun, is on track to open before […]
Royal Caribbean unveils restaurant lineup for Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International unveiled the restaurants on the Icon of the Seas, with some new venues that will range from walkup windows offering street food to small-group upscale dining. Empire Supper Club, which Royal […]
Cruise guest shares ‘best’ method to work out if a drinks package is worth it
Cruise drinks packages vary in price depending on the cruise line and specific bundle. According to cruise expert Jenni Fielding, best known as Cruise Mummy, packages often cost between £25 and £106 per day. Purchasing […]
Outrigger is acquiring the legendary Ka'anapali Beach Hotel
The Ka’anapali Beach Hotel on Maui will soon become an Outrigger property following Outrigger’s acquisition of the oceanfront property for an undisclosed sum. The deal is expected to close on July 26, at which time […]