The Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens’ whimsical salute to the “The Nutcracker” continues through Jan. 7. Floral displays and festive decor replicate iconic scenes from the ballet, following protagonist Clara’s journey through her holiday dreamland. […]
Travel Tech heads to Washington to talk about GDSs
What is a GDS? Within the travel industry, most people can answer that question. But on Capitol Hill, it’s unlikely that lawmakers or their staff are familiar with what has long been the backbone of […]
Seychelles strives for 'a better kind of tourism'
Sustainability has become indispensable for Seychelles. That was the consensus at a recent Experience Seychelles Mega Fam event hosted by Tourism Seychelles, with over 65 travel industry attendees worldwide. The granite islands of Seychelles harbor […]
Rosewood to begin work on a Barbuda resort
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts is slated to begin construction on a 50-suite property in Barbuda that will also include residences. The company hopes to open the resort in 2028. The Rosewood Barbuda, to be developed […]
Sandals and Beaches Resorts offering bonus pay for travel advisors
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts are offering travel advisors incentives for six-night-minimum bookings made by Dec. 31 for travel through Nov. 3. Besides a $50 cash bonus, advisors can earn $150 (typically $85) for Butler/Love […]
At Alaska Media Road Show, talk of a busier offseason
LAS VEGAS — While the summer cruise season remains Alaska’s busiest, off-season travel is on the rise in the 49th State. That was one of the trends that had tour operators and destination officials talking […]
Beefbar restaurant opens at St. Barts' Hotel Barriere
The Beefbar restaurant brand made its Caribbean debut at the Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf on St. Barts, which reopened in November following its seasonal closure. Starting with a location in Monaco nearly 20 years […]
Outrigger keeps sprouting branches from Oahu roots
When Denver-based KSL Capital Partners acquired the family-owned Hawaiian chain Outrigger Hotels & Resorts in 2016, it wanted to take Outrigger to the next level, first by renovating and revitalizing its existing portfolio of properties […]
Trevor Noah, pitchman for South Africa tourism
In an initiative to help South Africa get closer to the goal of attracting 21 million visitors, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) partnered with comedian Trevor Noah to promote South African tourism. […]
Revamped restaurant greets guests at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Kamuela Provision Company, the fine dining oceanfront restaurant at Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii, has revamped its menu from top to bottom. The restaurant’s interior has also been refreshed. “The new […]