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Italy, Malaysia, USA: Which cities and countries are cracking down on Airbnb-style rentals?

Italy is considering new nationwide regulations while Penang in Malaysia recently introduced a ban. Around the world, countries are cracking down on Airbnb.The popular platform, which enables people to rent out their homes or spare rooms to tourists, has been accused of inflating house prices, pushing out locals, straining resources and fuelling overtourism.From Europe to the US, cities have … [Read more...]

Cebu Pacific Celebrates Philippine Independence Day with Special Seat Sale

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, celebrates the 125th anniversary of Philippine independence with its signature Piso Sale.The Super Seat Fest is CEB’s special way of celebrating Independence Day to bring people to their dream getaways through affordable and convenient flights.Cebu Pacific Celebrates Philippine Independence Day with Special Seat SaleFor as low as PHP 1 … [Read more...]

10 Best Cities in Arizona To Visit in 2023

Arizona, the Grand Canyon State, is a place full of diverse cities, each with its own unique attractions and activities. Whether you’re looking for a bustling metropolis with a thriving economy or a spiritual sanctuary surrounded by stunning red sandstone formations, there’s an Arizona city waiting to be discovered. So, let’s begin our journey through the best cities in Arizona to visit in … [Read more...]

A Bucket List for Touring Peschiera del Garda, Italy

Touring Peschiera del Garda in ItalyPeschiera del Garda is a historic town highlighted by a 16th-century fortress in the region of Veneto. The town’s tourist attractions are the UNESCO site fortress, Lago di Garda, and the beautiful landscape.A glimpse of Lago di Garda beyond the docked boatsTo explore more of this lakeside town, here is a bucket list for touring Peschiera del Garda:A lovely walk … [Read more...]

Dad’s Day Out at The Oriental Hotels

You need not be in Metro Manila or the big cities to bring the man of the house to a special treat this Father’s Day. The Oriental Hotels and Resorts, the country’s fastest-growing Filipino hospitality chain, is offering families in the countryside memorable special events with its Dad’s Day Out promos.Fire dancers at The Oriental LeyteFour-star The Oriental Leyte in Palo will have a feast of a … [Read more...]

Accor partners with start-up Alltheway

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is joining forces with start-up Alltheway, whose solution will allow travelers to directly check in their baggage with Group hotels. Once the baggage is checked in, it will be collected from the hotel and transferred to the destination airport. This service will allow travelers to move freely and make the most of their journey unencumbered. Alltheway offers a … [Read more...]

Thompson Hotels Expands Culture Lives Here Program with New Creative Activations and Experiences

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the expansion of Culture Lives Here, a program that spans across the entire Thompson Hotels portfolio and is aimed at honoring and celebrating creatives. Dubbed as ‘culture shifters,’ these individuals are making a significant impact in different facets of culture, including music, art, fashion, design, and culinary. This year, eight new culture shifters will … [Read more...]

Atlantis Dubai announces green investments worth $500,000 to improve sustainability

Atlantis Dubai (Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal) has an immense scale, meaning the two resorts are able to have a sizeable impact when it comes to ESG initiatives. As its Atlas Project turns two, Atlantis shares some recent wins. Over the past 12 months, the implementation of green investments totalling US$500,000 has resulted in a significant change to help reduce waste and emissions … [Read more...]

Qantas Adds New Routes and Capacity To Make Australia More Accessible

by Mia Taylor Last updated: 6:45 PM ET, Fri June 9, 2023 Australia is becoming increasingly more accessible for U.S. travelers, particularly those based on the East Coast.Starting Wednesday, June 14, Qantas Airways will resume service to New York City’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport three days per week with a new route to Sydney and other Australia … [Read more...]

SeaWorld Orlando Opens First Coral Rescue Center Accessible by Park Guests

Today, SeaWorld Orlando unveiled its all-new SeaWorld Coral Rescue Center, the first of its kind to be made accessible to park guests, who which will serve as a vital hub for coral preservation, as well as a crucial platform for public engagement and education about Florida's reef crisis.Following a VIP ribbon-cutting ceremony—attended by esteemed members of the state’s conservation and rescue … [Read more...]

International Visitor Spending in US Increases for 25 Straight Months

by Mia Taylor Last updated: 5:45 PM ET, Fri June 9, 2023 International visitation to the United States is slowly picking up steam, even amid struggles with excessive wait times for visitor visas and travel advisories being issued by other nations in response to the gun violence in this country.Data recently released from the National Travel and … [Read more...]

Top ASTA Priorities Included in New House Legislation

Today, the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), global advocate for travel agencies and the world’s leading association of travel professionals, cheered the inclusion of several of its top priorities within a fresh piece of bipartisan legislation rolled out today by the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.The ‘Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation … [Read more...]

Decathlon Philippines opens new store concept, Decathlon Connect, in Robinsons Manila

First Decathlon Connect opens in Robinsons Manila.JUNE 9, 2023 – Global sports brand Decathlon recently introduced a new store concept named Decathlon Connect in Robinsons Manila – the first of its kind in the Philippines.L-R: Dave Gonda (Decathlon Philippines Expansion Manager), Annalyn Go (Decathlon ErmitaConnect Store Leader), Hans Iff (Decathlon Philippines President), Faraday Go … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines Adding New Nonstop Service Between Seattle and Honolulu

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737. (photo via DaveAlan/iStock Unreleased)Alaska Airlines has revealed plans for new nonstop service between Seattle/Everett and Honolulu starting this fall.The new flights will connect Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport and the Hawaiian Islands, with daily, year-round service beginning just ahead of the holidays on November 17.The carrier is celebrating the news with … [Read more...]

EF Go Ahead Offering Up to $400 off for Its Semi-Annual Sale

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 11:05 AM ET, Fri June 9, 2023 EF Go Ahead Tours is offering its Semi-Annual Sale, offering hundreds of dollars in savings on trips for 2023, 2024 and 2025 now through June 29, 2023. All travel styles are available for savings with the promotion. Travelers can save up to $400 off their trip.  The tour operator is … [Read more...]

TPG Hotels Enters Next Phase of Evolution With Perelmuter as President/COO

Moving into the next phase of its evolution following last year’s merger with Marshall Hotels & Resorts, TPG Hotels & Resorts recently tapped industry veteran Ben Perelmuter to oversee day-to-day operations of the company as president and COO. Perelmuter—whose experience includes nearly 30 years of hospitality leadership, most recently serving as division president at Aimbridge … [Read more...]

American Airlines Enhances Onboard Experience for Summer Travel

by Donald Wood Last updated: 10:35 AM ET, Fri June 9, 2023 American Airlines announced plans to elevate the passenger experience this summer through improved food offerings, better connectivity and new entertainment options.Travelers flying on American’s transcontinental Flagship service will have a new premium entree option, the Plant-Based Bulgogi … [Read more...]

Hotel Equities promotes two

Hotel Equities (HE) has promoted Marissa Little to the position of talent manager, and Michaelanne Colarelli to the role of marketing manager. Little previously served as talent coordinator, where she fostered a positive and inclusive work environment while managing the various aspects of talent acquisition and development. In her new role, she is responsible for facilitating talent development … [Read more...]

STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending June 3

As expected with the Memorial Day holiday, U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week, according to STR‘s latest data through June 3. May 28 through June 3 (percentage change from comparable week in 2022): Occupancy: 61.6% (-2.3%) ADR: $150.28 (+1.3%) RevPAR: $92.55 (-1%) Among the top 25 markets, Las Vegas saw the highest year-over-year occupancy lift (+9.5% to 73.5%). Washington, … [Read more...]

Shiji names Ryan King SVP for the Americas

Shiji has promoted Ryan King to SVP for Shiji Americas from his previous role of senior director, global strategy. His promotion reinforces Shiji’s commitment to strengthening its presence across the American continents, particularly in light of the collaboration with global hotel chains in these regions, according to the company. King has experience on both the vendor and hotel sides of the … [Read more...]

Ron Lohnes returns to hihotels

Ron Lohnes has returned to hihotels by Hospitality International as franchise development and assurance & marketing program director for the Southeast region. Lohnes will help grow the company’s five distinct brands—Scottish Inns, Red Carpet Inn, Master Hosts Inns, Downtowner Inns and Passport Inn—in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, while also delivering ongoing sales and … [Read more...]

Rebel Hotel Company adds Miami Beach hotel to portfolio

Rebel Hotel Company (RHC) has assumed management of The Meridian Hotel Miami Beach. Located in the South of Fifth neighborhood in Miami’s Art Deco district, the 73-room boutique property is the company’s first hotel in Miami Beach. “We have strong roots in South Florida, and we are excited to expand our presence into Miami Beach with a hotel that will benefit and utilize our … [Read more...]

Curtain Bluff to undergo multi-million-dollar transformation

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