Raul Leal will take over as CEO of SH Hotels and Resorts on Aug. 19, parent company Starwood Capital Group said. Leal succeeds Arash Azarbarzin, who is leaving SH Hotels and Resorts to pursue a new opportunity. Azarbarzin had been […]
MSC Cruises resumes U.S. operations
MSC Cruises has returned to cruising from the U.S. with the MSC Meraviglia departing Miami on a four-night Bahamas cruise on Monday. The cruise includes a stop at MSC’s private destination, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. The Meraviglia will sail […]
AMResorts reorganizes its resorts under new 'master brand'
AMResorts is undergoing a major repositioning, bringing its portfolio together under the umbrella of a new “master brand,” AMR Collection, while concurrently unveiling plans to phase out two of its eight resort brands. Along with the master brand, the company […]
AMResorts reorganizes its resorts under new 'master brand'
AMResorts is undergoing a major repositioning, bringing its portfolio together under the umbrella of a new “master brand,” AMR Collection, while concurrently unveiling plans to phase out two of its eight resort brands. Along with the master brand, the company […]
At ALIS, a consensus that true recovery is going to take time
LOS ANGELES — An optimistic tone at the 20th annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) was tempered by several areas of uncertainty. Speakers and attendees alike expressed their long-term belief in the resiliency of the hotel industry but acknowledged that […]
Analysis: Florida wins cruise fight, but lines plan to abide by CDC
For anyone keeping score, Florida and its governor, Ron DeSantis, won its battle against the CDC to overturn the Conditional Sailing Order (CSO). But at least for the moment, it won’t change much from a practical perspective. Shortly after a […]
Why families are hiring private jets to take holidays during covid
Private jets are experiencing a huge surge in popularity thanks to covid. Once the domain of the uber rich, movie stars and presidents, the (not so) humble private jet is making its way to a runway near you. And just […]
With passport requests gridlocked, advisors try to cut through red tape
Margie Jordan, vice president of CCRA International’s TRUE Global Network, plans to travel internationally in December. Her passport expires in March 2022. As a rule of thumb, she will renew it before her trip so it’s valid for at least […]
Tallinn opens new cruise terminal
The Port of Tallinn in Estonia has opened a new cruise terminal powered by sun and sea. The port said it installed solar panels tailored for the Nordic climate, and that the terminal is heated by sea power using a […]
Federal court upholds CDC cruise order in Florida
A federal appeals court ruled Saturday that the CDC can enforce its Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) in Florida, overturning a lower court ruling in June that would have made the CSO unenforceable after July 18. Florida sued the CDC in […]