Hilco Real Estate Sales has announced that October 30, 2024, will be the qualifying bid deadline for the 78-room Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay, located at 200 South Fulton Beach Road in Rockport, Texas. This Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale is pending approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus […]

The U.S. Travel Association has expressed its appreciation for Congress’s bipartisan action in passing a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR), which keeps the federal government operational and funded through December 20. This critical measure has effectively prevented a costly government shutdown that, according to experts, would have dealt a severe blow to the U.S. travel economy, […]

Shanghai, September 26, 2024 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has officially opened the doors of Alila Shanghai, a stunning urban retreat situated in the vibrant Jing’an district. This new property offers guests an exclusive experience while providing private access to Zhangyuan, a complex of beautifully restored shikumen stone-gate townhouses transformed into luxury retail spaces. […]

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has successfully completed a private offering of $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Senior Notes, set to mature on September 30, 2031. These notes, unless redeemed or repurchased earlier, represent a significant financial move for the company as it strategically refinances its debt to strengthen its financial position and […]

New Delhi, September 26, 2024 – EaseMyTrip, a prominent player in the online travel sector, has officially launched a co-branded travel debit card in partnership with Bank of Baroda. This innovative financial product, introduced on September 26, 2024, is designed to enhance the travel experience for customers, providing them with a convenient and efficient way […]

TUI Group has experienced remarkable growth across its Markets + Airline division, as well as its Hotels & Resorts, Cruises, and Experiences businesses over the past two years. This expansion has been fueled by strategic investments not only in unique hotel and cruise offerings but also in cutting-edge IT platforms. These platforms, focused on sourcing, […]

After a decade of rapid growth, Vail Resorts, the world’s largest mountain resort operator, has revealed a two-year plan aimed at positioning the company for future expansion and global success. Over the past 10 years, Vail Resorts has significantly grown its portfolio from 10 to 42 owned and operated mountain resorts across four countries, more […]

Manuel N. “Manny” Stamatakis has declared his retirement as Chairman of the Visit Philadelphia Board of Directors, set to conclude at the end of December 2024. Effective January 1, 2025, current Board member and Finance Chair, Mr. Anthony J. “Tony” Conti, will assume the role of Chair of the Board. In recognition of his more […]

Destination Canada is building on the success of its pilot Tourism Corridor Strategy Program by launching four new tourism corridors in 2024, designed to enhance the nation’s tourism infrastructure. This initiative forms a crucial part of Destination Canada’s bold 2030 Tourism Strategy, which aims to elevate Canada back into the top 7 global tourism destinations. […]

New Jersey (September 26, 2024) – In honor of World Tourism Day on September 27, themed “Tourism and Peace” by the United Nations, Bevan Springer, President of Marketplace Excellence and the Caribbean Media Exchange, is highlighting the vital connection between tourism and peacebuilding, advocating for its active promotion in the Caribbean and beyond. Springer emphasizes […]