Archives for 27/09/2023

Mont Saint Michel (often written Mont St Michel, with other variations) is a small UNESCO World Heritage listed island located just off the coast of the northern French region of Normandy. Keep on reading for more information on how to visit Mont Saint Michel. The island is best known as the site of the spectacular and well-preserved Norman Benedictine Abbey of St Michel at … [Read more...]

Byron Bay is considered a hotspot for travelers – and not for nothing! Here you will find a colorful mix of different people, which will immerse you in a truly unique atmosphere. The city’s motto says it all: cheer up, slow down, chill out. Byron Bay is one of the most popular stops along the eastern coast and THE surf hotspot in all of Australia. Almost every surfer you’ll meet during your … [Read more...]

Brazil has so many undiscovered and beautiful destinations, here are a few of them in the state of Maranhao (MA), in the northeast. I still have a ton of family in that area, and I miss them dearly. When I was there a few years ago, B.C. (Before Child) we went on an overnight eco-tour excursion to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park that left me amazed, replenished and ready for … [Read more...]

The Boutique Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) proudly presents the 12th iteration of the Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, slated for October 10-11. This year, the Westlake Village Inn in Los Angeles will play host to a transformative retreat-style experience. The Boutique Hotel Owners Conference serves not only as a cornerstone for independent, boutique hotels and small brands but also as a … [Read more...]

Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement and project management and development firm, has added Cole Travers as a real estate development associate. With more than five years of experience in the hospitality industry, Travers supports the company’s commitment to growth by leading the evaluation and execution of potential real estate developments and strategic investments. “We are … [Read more...]

Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has made its debut. The 311-room hotel is owned by Monarch Alternative Capital and managed by HHM Hotels. The property is a part of HHM’s Independent Collection, a selection of lifestyle hotels that are connected to local communities. “The new Hotel Dena celebrates the originality in each of us, offering a destination that encourages … [Read more...]

There is a sense of buoyancy in the global hospitality industry as we head into the fourth quarter of 2023. According to new Demand360 business intelligence data from Amadeus, global hotel occupancy levels up to the end of August 2023 have been an average of 10% ahead of 2022. For the fourth quarter of 2023, worldwide on-the-books occupancy data reveals that reservations are trending 11% ahead of … [Read more...]

Broadening the industry’s understanding of an increasingly important travel population, MMGY Travel Intelligence has unveiled the key findings of its 2023 Portrait of Asian International Travelers research report. The inaugural study found that the Asian international traveler intends to take an average of 2.3 international trips over the next two years, with an anticipated average spend of $3,223 … [Read more...]

Broadening the industry’s understanding of an increasingly important travel population, MMGY Travel Intelligence has unveiled the key findings of its 2023 Portrait of Asian International Travelers research report. The inaugural study found that the Asian international traveler intends to take an average of 2.3 international trips over the next two years, with an anticipated average spend of $3,223 … [Read more...]

Marriott International Inc. presented the company’s three-year financial model through 2025 at its meeting with institutional investors and security analysts today at the W South Beach in Miami Beach. In the presentation, the company reiterated its 2023 outlook given in August and introduced two-year compounded annual growth rates (CAGRs) from 2023 to 2025 for certain key performance … [Read more...]

Most travellers heading to Belgium will head straight to Brussels and won’t see much more of the country afterwards. That’s a bit of a shame, as the rest of Belgium has so much to offer. It’s like going to the beach without jumping in. Which is why we’re exploring more of Louvain-la-Neuve! You need to explore some more! I’ve visited Belgium many times already and I am still discovering new … [Read more...]

Inspiring, vibrant and open to the world: that is the feel of life in Vorarlberg, Austria. For those looking to visit Vorarlberg, we’ve got everything that you need to know.  Supremely located in Austria’s very west, between Lake Constance and the high alps at up to 3,000 metres, Vorarlberg shares borders with Germany, Switzerland and the principality of Liechtenstein. If you have ever … [Read more...]