In the aftermath of Hamas’ devastating Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel and the all-out war that followed, companies that focus on tours and cruises to Israel and the Palestinian territories braced themselves for what is likely to be a […]
Tours and cruises canceled, clients depart — travel's week after war broke out in Israel
In the aftermath of Hamas’ devastating Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel and the all-out war that followed, companies that focus on tours and cruises to Israel and the Palestinian territories braced themselves for what is likely to be a […]
Coconut Bay Beach Resort reopens after a September spruce-up
The Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, an all-inclusive resort on St. Lucia, reopened this month after undergoing several enhancements and additions during its annual September closure. Included in the enhancements are updated menus in all restaurants, a new oceanfront […]
Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas launches rewards program
Completing its ownership transition from Caesars Entertainment to Dreamscape Cos., the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas introduced its rewards program on Oct. 2. Rio Rewards has four tiers: Rouge, Azul, Gold and Platinum. The program’s benefits include hotel accommodations, […]
Avani Hotels opens its second Italy outpost
Avani Hotels & Resorts, the lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, is expanding its European portfolio with the launch of Avani Rio Novo Venice. The 144-room contemporary hotel features a glass facade and interiors inspired by the annual Venice Film Festival, […]
Bluefields Bay Villas creates The Suites with couples in mind
Luxury, all-inclusive resort Bluefields Bay Villas has debuted The Suites, a collection of four suites that will add to the existing six private villas already on site. Perched above Bluefields Beach in Jamaica, The Suites were designed with couples in […]
Descent into wonder at Bermuda's Crystal Cave
Bermuda’s beaches are often praised as must-see destinations when visiting the island, and rightfully so. But there are other natural attractions that aren’t quite so visible — unless you go 120 feet beneath the surface. It took dripping rainwater more […]
Luxury safari camp opens at Unesco site in Zimbabwe
Molori Safari, a safari company from South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve, has expanded its footprint with the launch of Molori Mashuma in Mana Pools, a Unesco World Heritage Site in Zimbabwe. The camp is part of the Rora Private Collection, […]
African safari camps step up their wellness offerings
Wellness has become an important focus throughout the global travel and tourism industry. Just over a fifth (21%) of global travelers are currently travelling for health- and wellness- driven reasons, according to the 2022 Travel Trends research by luxury travel […]
Atzaro unveils plans for a luxury safari camp in the Okavango Delta
The hotel company Atzaro has revealed plans for its upcoming Atzaro Okavango camp, slated to open in March. Located within a 425-square-mile, private concession in northern Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, the camp will offer 12 suites, […]