The Covid-19 pandemic has made travel advisors more essential to Hawaii visitors than at any time since the birth of the internet. As the choppy rebound from the pandemic continues, the hurdles to a smooth, […]
Beijing theme park is Universal's largest
Universal Beijing Resort officially opened to the public on Sept. 20. The resort includes Universal Studios Beijing, the company’s fifth and largest theme park. The debut includes the ticketed theme park as well as two […]
Saudi Arabia reveals latest tourist mega-project
Taking its inspiration from offshore oil platforms, ‘The Rig’ will span an area of more the 150,000 square metres and will include three hotels, world-class restaurants and a range of adventure activities, including extreme sports […]
New Porsche hotel concept set to target Dubai with launch property
Deutsche Hospitality and the Porsche Design Group are joining forces to present the Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels brand A new luxury hotel concept incorporating the design subsidiary of world-famous car maker Porsche is targeting Dubai […]
How the 'living local' trend is changing the UAE's travel scene
New research reveals that 92% took a staycation in the UAE from June to September, compared to just 68% during the same period in 2019 The ‘living local’ trend is gaining strong momentum in the […]
Kempinski hotel boss aiming for return to pre-Covid levels in Q4
Slim Zaiane, general manager of Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, warned a ‘complete recovery’ in the industry is still some time away Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is one of the oldest five-star/luxury […]
Frosch and Tripgrid team up to serve showbiz clients
Frosch International Travel, No. 13 on Travel Weekly’s 2021 Power List, has partnered with team and group travel specialist Tripgrid to serve the unique travel needs of entertainment industry clients. Portland, Ore.-based Tripgrid offers management […]
'Inspired' changes at a refreshed Halekulani
As of this month, guests will once again move through the serene spaces of the Halekulani, lounge by its blue-tiled swimming pool and take to the House Without a Key to marvel at the spectacular […]
Australia won't welcome foreign tourists until at least 2022
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Foreign tourists won’t be welcomed back to Australia until at least next year, the prime minister said Tuesday as he outlined plans for lifting some of the toughest and longest Covid-19 […]
Mount Charleston Lodge will rise again above Las Vegas
An accidental fire consumed the beloved Mount Charleston Lodge high above Las Vegas on Sept. 17. No one was injured in the early-morning blaze at the landmark A-framed structure that housed a bar, lounge and […]