HOTELS - ACCOMMODATION NEWS

A hotel brand created for curious and eco-minded travelers is opening its first property in Malaysia Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

The new Green Collection features nearly 200 hotels from GHA DISCOVERY’s global portfolio including 14 Kempinski Hotels Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Germany awoke to widespread travel chaos on Monday, after two of the country's biggest transport unions called a nationwide strike. It is the biggest strike the country has seen in 30 years.The Verdi service workers' union and the EVG union, which represents many rail workers, announced the walkout.It is rare for unions to join forces like this in Germany. The mass strike follows a series of … [Read more...]

Croatia has dropped its air border controls for travel to and from Schengen Area countries. After joining Europe's passport-free travel zone at the start of this year, the country's internal land and sea borders were abolished on 1 January 2023. However, its air borders remained in place until 26 March.Now, passengers flying between Croatia other countries within the borderless travel zone … [Read more...]

Accor’s Ennismore division is bringing its recently-launched luxury strand, Maison Delano, to Asia with a planned site in Seoul, South Korea. Maison Delano Seoul is being styled as a ‘bustling cocoon’ and will be located in the affluent Gangnam district. Going global Delano, which first appeared in Miami in 1995, was a pioneer in redefining the lifestyle resort concept. Ennismore is now taking … [Read more...]

Technology is a valuable tool for hoteliers who wish to optimize facility management, increase cost savings, and improve guest satisfaction. Telkonet Inc, (OTCQB:TKOI), (the “Company” or “Telkonet”), IoT innovator and US-listed company that offers Energy Management Solutions to the occupancy-based building controls market, as part of its first report “Hospitality 2023: Green Technologies in … [Read more...]

This might be the only good thing that has come out of the storms that have hit the Midwest and West in the last month, especially California, which has seen a remarkable amount of snowfall. According to CNN, the record amount of snow has been a godsend to ski resorts in and around the valleys. ADVERTISINGMORE Destination & … [Read more...]

Want to get instantly happy? Take a flight to Helsinki. For the sixth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report, Finland is the world’s happiest country.ADVERTISINGMORE Destination & Tourism We guess there’s something to be said for the Nordic countries. “Benevolence … [Read more...]

"Don’t travel here." That’s what the NAACP is telling people about the state of Florida. A local Florida chapter of the NAACP is calling on the National Board to issue a travel advisory to the state, citing what it called the draconian policies of Governor Ron DeSantis. ADVERTISINGThe governor called it a publicity stunt. MORE Destination & … [Read more...]

From the moment my car rolled up at Finest Punta Cana, I was swept off my feet into a world of luxury.First, I was ushered gracefully into the stunning lobby, where I stopped for a moment, taking in the beautiful scenery along with a deep breath that brought a wave of calm and gratitude over me. Then I was escorted to the Exclusive Club for a private check-in that had me feeling like royalty. From … [Read more...]

March saw some incredible destination news, from new reports on the post-pandemic recovery to features that discuss interesting topics like the intersection of popular television shows and movies and their influence on travelers. Click the link provided in each slide to read the full story. Don't want to miss a beat? Register for our TravelPulse newsletter today.  Source: travelpulse.com … [Read more...]

A contemporary retreat overlooking the lush expanse of the championship Victoria Golf Course, Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort is undergoing major renovations to add exceptional suites and dedicated family and adult zones. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Following the successful launch of its ground-breaking subscription cards in China and Brazil, Accor announces the revitalization of the ibis BUSINESS and BUSINESS PLUS frequent traveler cards through the creation of ALL PLUS ibis and ALL PLUS Voyageur. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

The Social Athens Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened in a spectacular prime location in Kolonaki, the most exclusive area in the heart of Athens. The hotel is the Group’s first Radisson Individuals property in Greece, and its sixth hotel to open in the country overall. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Marriott International, Inc. has announced the milestone opening of its 1,000th hotel in Asia Pacific, signaling its continued confidence in the long-term growth potential of the region. The company entered the region nearly 50 years ago and has steadily increased its Asia Pacific footprint. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Industry-leading program sets the bar for driving diversity while expanding women hotel ownership Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

March saw new resort openings and development plans in full force as the hotel and resort industry continues recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out what you might've missed in March right here, and don't forget to click the link provided in each slide to read the full story. Don't want to miss a beat? Register for our TravelPulse newsletter here.  Source: travelpulse.com … [Read more...]

Before we even get started, it can't be stressed enough that Europe is an incredibly safe place to travel. European countries dominate any list of the safest countries in the world and each year, millions of Americans visit Europe and have the time of their lives without so much as a minor incident.  But that doesn't mean that nothing bad can happen to you on a trip across the … [Read more...]

Oceanfront Puerto Rico Boutique Resort to Unveil Renovation of Lobby, Guestrooms, Restaurants, and Common Spaces Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

New-build Kimpton Pattaya grows successful collaboration to 1,250 rooms across six properties and three brands Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]