Peru will raise the daily number of visitors allowed at Machu Picchu in 2024. Right now, the current number of visitors allowed to visit the Incan citadel everyday is 3,800. Starting Jan. 1, Peru will allow up to 4,500 visitors […]
Five wellness trends to keep an eye on in 2024
The Global Wellness Institute recently revealed that consumer spending on wellness continues to grow, with the global wellness economy projected to expand at an annual rate of 8.6%. By 2027, it is expected to reach $8.5 trillion with wellness tourism […]
Five wellness trends to keep an eye on in 2024
The Global Wellness Institute recently revealed that consumer spending on wellness continues to grow, with the global wellness economy projected to expand at an annual rate of 8.6%. By 2027, it is expected to reach $8.5 trillion with wellness tourism […]
Hilton opens its first hotel in Congo
Hilton has partnered with global management company Valor Hospitality Partners for the opening of the Hilton Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This hotel is Valor Hospitality Partners’ first property in Central Africa and Hilton’s first in the […]
House passes another short-term extension for the FAA
The House has passed a bill that would extend the funding and authority of the Federal Aviation Administration through March 8. The short-term extension passed 376-15 with broad bipartisan support. The Senate must now pass a companion bill to ensure […]
Orlando resort pools give parks a run for their money
Sneaking in one last dip at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, I overheard a father tell his young daughter, whose heart was clearly set on cannonballs, “No honey, this isn’t the pool for that.” I asked if they’d tried the new waterpark […]
At Alaska Media Road Show, talk of a busier offseason
LAS VEGAS — While the summer cruise season remains Alaska’s busiest, off-season travel is on the rise in the 49th State. That was one of the trends that had tour operators and destination officials talking at the 20th Alaska Media […]
Caribbean travel is still strong as some islands expect a record year
The appeal of the beach vacation is not to be underestimated. In a year when post-pandemic travel seemed dominated by demand for Europe and other long-haul destinations, the Caribbean emerged as a leader in tourism growth and demand. “We’ve had […]
Chimps are the main attraction at new Volcanoes Safaris lodge in Uganda
Volcanoes Safaris, a pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda, revealed its plans for a new luxury lodge that will open in May. Kibale Lodge is strategically located to offer travelers chimpanzee-trekking experiences in Uganda’s Kibale National […]
For Jon Baker, Geejam Hotel was a sound business decision
Jon Baker didn’t set out to be a hotelier, but he wound up becoming one anyway. First, fashion was in his blood. Then music, which still is. But the opening of Geejam Studios 25 years ago led to the creation […]