Americans are gearing up for a year of travel, with many choosing domestic trips over international. This year is also shaping up to be filled with some rather unconventional travel trends. While there is no shortage of places to explore in the U.S., one unexpected trend is happening in the American West, where people are…
Andaz Brand debuts in Thailand with the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach
The lush and tropical beachfront retreat offers well-travelled explorers and families a welcoming, invigorating destination to reconnect with nature and discover authentic Thai culture. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, marking the debut of the Andaz brand in Thailand. Nestled across over 15 acres (6.4 hectares) of stunning beachfront land, amid mature trees…
PATA inducts travel industry pioneer Alwin Zecha into the Gallery of Legends
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that Alwin Zecha, founder of the Pacific Leisure Group, has been inducted into the PATA Gallery of Legends. The Gallery of Legends Award is a special honor bestowed once every few years to recipients who were true pioneers in the travel and tourism industry in the Asia…
Why The Dominican Republic Is One Of Americans Favorite Destinations For 2023
Last year was a banner year for the Dominican Republic. The beautiful Caribbean country is making a strong post-pandemic recovery by welcoming a record number of tourists. In fact, December 2022 was the nation’s busiest month ever, with over 750,000 visitors and hotels reaching 76% occupancy. Despite a recent travel warning, the trend is set…
Booming ‘Sunshine Saturday’ shows holiday travel is top of consumers’ ‘to do’ list for 2023
Booming results from ‘Sunshine Saturday’ earlier this month shows holiday travel is firmly back on the agenda for consumers. The bounce back in travel appears to be an area that many consumers are not willing to cut back on in 2023, according to a recent survey of 1,000 consumers. The survey, on behalf of leading audit,…
This Is The Most Beautiful Destination In Brazil – And It’s Not Rio
We get it, the panoramic view of Rio from atop Corcovado is breathtaking and surely not to be missed, and you’ll definitely want to spend an entire afternoon lounging by the famous Ipanema Beach sipping on some coconut, but trust us when we say the city doesn’t even come close to being the best for…
Saudi Arabia increases Nintendo stake to 6%
Saudi Arabia’s PIF already had a 5.01% stake in the platform holder, which was announced in May 2022 “for investment purposes,” and now stands at 6.07% precisely. That’s according to Reuters, based on a report from the country’s Public Investment Fund that was filed today with Japanese regulators. Last year, Saudi Arabia bought a $1 billion stake in Embracer…
5 New Reasons To Visit Curaçao This Year
Curaçao is having a moment… this southern Caribbean country has just broken its yearly record for tourist numbers, and it shows no signs of slowing down since it’s adding even more reasons to visit this year. Curaçao has long been a popular tourist destination for American travelers, with a record-breaking 90,000 Americans visiting the country…
Swiss-Belhotel International plans ambitious growth in Malaysia through joint venture with Nautical Insight Sdn Bhd
Aiming to reach 10 hotels, 2000 rooms, and creating 1,500 jobs by 2025 in Malaysia, Swiss-Belhotel International embarks in a strategic joint venture with Nautical Insight Sdn Bhd. The hotel, tourism and leisure industry is one of the leading service industries and is a significant source of economic growth in Malaysia’s economy. Within Malaysia, the…
JetBlue Is Adding New Flights To 4 Incredible Caribbean Destinations For Summer 2023
Now that most of the world has reopened for tourism, JetBlue is either launching or re-launching services to important markets that remained virtually off-limits to Americans during the health crisis. After boosting its Transatlantic schedule, the carrier is now adding new flights to 4 incredible sunny destinations in the Caribbean in time for summer. The…