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Dominica — New Year Brings Bouquet of Destination Experiences
Adventure is in bloom in Dominica, where the new year brings a bouquet of destination experiences, seasonal specials and offerings to choose from after the Nature Island’s bountiful 2022 visitor arrival numbers.
Hungary — New Luxe Hotels, Culinary Gems
Hungary’s blossoming into a must-visit cultural, gastronomical and natural European destination has been a process a thousand years in the making. Its nature, culture and cuisine are evidence of this, as the country’s development over millennia has lent Central Europe its unique heartbeat. Part of Hungary’s recent growth includes several hotel investments set to materialize in 2023, new Michelin star accolades and careful refurbishment of its cultural treasures.
Nobu Sets its Sights on Africa with New Marrakesh Hotel
Nobu Hotels knows no bounds, as it makes its first hotel venture into Africa with its eyes set on a Jan. 23 opening of a new, all-suite property in Marrakech. Located in the heart of the city’s “Golden Triangle” in the Hivernage District, Nobu Hotel Marrakech will harmonize the global lifestyle brand’s signature Asian verve with the rhythm of the city’s heritage, sitting steps away from souks and the famous Djemaa el-Fna.
Contiki — New South Africa Dream Road Trip
Contiki’s newest launch, Garden Route and Addo, is the dream road trip, with eight days of beaches, safaris, and vineyards. This is the first time the brand will take its famed coach travel experience for a spin around the block in Africa, making the most of South Africa’s diverse Garden Route as it hits caves, coastal towns and the Cape.
St. Barth Offers Valentine's Day Getaway Ideal for Luxe Clients
Warm weather and romance go together like chocolate and roses. Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf in sunny St. Barth has put together a swoon-worthy 2023 Valentine’s Day package starting at $13,000 for sweethearts already looking forward to the upcoming year’s holiday. The beauty of the Junior Suite Terrace Sea View will make lovebirds’ hearts flutter, as they bask in the room’s sweeping views of the island and steep themselves in a private plunge pool.
Wintry Wonderland in Charming Budapest
A merry little Christmas is nestled in the Buda Hills and twinkling along the banks of the Danube, skipping through the stalls of festive markets and down the steps of Budapest's Baroque castles.
Eurobound Offers a Cultural, Culinary & Active Tour in Spain
The newest installment of Eurobound’s Art, Food and Yoga program for small, private groups is made for guests who find that food and wine pair best with some meditative exercise. The Spain Tapas, Art and Yoga group tour melds yoga classes with private tapas and walking tours, visits to the country’s finest museums, and other activities to get guests’ minds and bodies moving.
The Red Lion Inn Pays Homage to Norman Rockwell
Have you ever looked at a painting and felt you could just fall right into it? This January, The Red Lion Inn is offering guests an opportunity to take that plunge past the frame with its Norman Rockwell Experience, a celebration of the American artist’s legacy and iconography.
Avengers Assemble for All-New Adventures Aboard the Disney Dream
The Marvel Universe knows no bounds—outer space or Earth, land or sea, crumbling city streets or cruise ship corridors, superheroes and villains alike shall assemble in all their splendor. This time, new boots are set to hit the decks of Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream in 2023 for Marvel Day at Sea sailings.
Parisian Hotel Puts Focus on Transcendental Wellness
Parisian hotel Relais Christine’s Spa Guerlain was built for transcendence, as its new signature treatment promises. Hundreds of years ago, when an Abbey sat where the hotel sits now, the musings of 13th-century Cistercian monks gathered in the space beneath its lofty vaulted ceiling. The spa is sheltered within limestone walls that, softened by time and history, stand wise today; reflection and renewal stem naturally from these surroundings.
A Star Reborn - Baccarat Hotel Rome Coming in 2025
In the Eternal City, nothing is ever really over. Naturally, then, Rome’s dormant Hotel Majestic is to be resurrected under the French luxury house Baccarat, in partnership with SH Hotels & Resorts and Boscalt Hospitality. At this upcoming property, fabulous lives on in a city that refuses to accept any so-called endings.
Japan is Open - 2 New Kyoto Hotels Await
A new normal demands a new approach. Just in time for Japan’s total tourism reopening, Banyan Tree Group has hit the freshly overturned ground of the travel world running. The group has opened two new hotels in the city and extended its The First Trip package to Kyoto—ideal for travelers who seek to see the city with a fresh set of eyes. At Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto, less frill means more self-care.
Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid Opens its Doors
One of the world’s liveliest destinations is now home to the Pestana Plaza Mayor Madrid, part of the Pestana Hotel Group’s Collection brand. The hotel’s spa features vaulted ceilings.
Boston to Nantucket: Two if By Land, Three if By Sea
Mandarin Oriental, Boston and White Elephant hotel on Nantucket have partnered to offer guests a classic New England experience with both beach and city locations. The Two if by Land, Three if by Sea package includes a 2-night stay in Boston and three nights on Nantucket Island. While at Mandarin Oriental, Boston, guests unwind with The Spa’s New England Retreat, and enjoy a personal shopping experience at the nearby Lilly Pulitzer shop.
Heli-Ski in 2018 - Recommend
For winter sports enthusiasts who are always looking for the next mountain to conquer, 2018 will be the year they can check heli-skiing off of their travel to-do list. For five weeks beginning next March, skiers and snowboarders will find the best of Tordrillo Mountain Lodge’s legendary heli-ski adventures at Winterlake Lodge.
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing Invites Families to Explore Chinese Culture - Recommend
With the Family First Program at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, guests can choose from a variety of family-friendly activities that give a glimpse into the Chinese culture. Travelers can take in priceless ceramic treasures at the home of Uncle Qu, a classic ceramics collector and scholar whose home is a ceramics museum.
Butterfield & Robinson Reveals New Trips and Destinations for 2018 - Recommend
Butterfield & Robinson (B&R) has revealed six new trips for 2018, as well as a handful of itineraries in new destinations across Europe. New trips for 2018 include, the 7-day South Africa Biking itinerary, starting at $7,995 pp, where guests cycle from the peaks of Table Mountain to the dunes of Walker Bay through leafy suburbs connecting historic wine farms from Cape Town and back. After a visit to the Grootbos Nature Reserve, cyclists will stay at the Babylonstoren, a 250-acre working farm.
The Edgewater Hotel Launches Active Program with Brooks Running Company - Recommend
The Edgewater, a Noble House Hotel situated on the Seattle waterfront, announced a new fitness program in collaboration with Seattle-based Brooks Running Company. Guests of The Edgewater will now receive complimentary shoe rentals, which will help guests avoid the hassle of packing exercise shoes. The fitness program gives guests a fun and convenient way to stay active during their stay while exploring the city.
Curio Collection by Hilton Opens First Hotel in Rome - Recommend
Curio Collection by Hilton has acquired the newly renovated Aleph Rome Hotel—an elegant property in the heart of Rome near the Barberini metro station, between Via Veneto and Piazza Barberini. Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is an 88-room hotel located just a short walk from the iconic Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, Villa Borghese and other city landmarks. The property, built in the 1930s, is the first in Rome and the second in Italy for the brand.
AKA Times Square Redesigns Hotel Penthouse - Recommend
AKA, which offers properties throughout the United States and London, has created an exclusive Penthouse Collection at its landmarked AKA Times Square property featuring 12 redesigned penthouse suites. The penthouses pay homage to the building’s historic charm, while maintaining a sense of modern elegance. Original, turn-of-the-century architectural details are showcased through exposed, cast-iron structural elements along the walls and ceilings, unusually shaped windows, and unique layouts.
Avanti Offers Bonus Commission Through New Campaign - Recommend
Avanti Destinations is offering special rates on European winter itineraries and bonus commissions for off-season bookings to Europe, Asia, Central and South America through its new Go 365 campaign. The informational and marketing campaign is designed to assist agents to sell more independent travel year-round by providing them with selling points on the many reasons to visit Europe during the cooler months.
Grecian Luxury Joins Small Luxury Hotels - Recommend
Small Luxury Hotels has welcomed three new hotels to its portfolio, including Mr. and Mrs. White New Style Hotel in Paros, Greece. Located in Naoussa, an old-fashioned Greek village consisting of white-stone walls and meandering Roman roads, the hotel blends the old with the new, featuring a Cycladic and contemporary design. Each guestroom features a private garden or balcony overlooking Naoussa’s whitewashed houses and blue domes.
Marriott International’s EDITION Brand to Debut in Japan - Recommend
Expected to open in 2020, The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza and The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, will mark the debut of Marriott International’s EDITION brand in Japan. Each EDITION property is unique, reflecting the best of the cultural and social environment of its setting and time. The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza will be a newly built 13-story standalone property with 80 guestrooms.
Carnival to Pay Travel Agents Commission on Future Cruise Credits - Recommend
Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will pay travel agents commission on Future Cruise Credits applied to new bookings. The new commission structure calculates commission based on the value of the cruise prior to the application of the Future Cruise Credit. In the past, Carnival calculated commission on these bookings after a Future Cruise Credit was applied. The new commission program adds gradual earning opportunities for the line’s appreciated travel agent partners.
Journese Offers Bonus Points on Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Bookings - Recommend
Travel agents can earn 500 Bonus TRIP Points through Journese on any Hyatt Hotels and Resorts booking made by Aug. 31, 2017 for travel through Aug. 31, 2018. This offer is combinable with all resort promotions, Journese exclusive added values, and 40th anniversary celebration incentives, including monthly drawings for 3- to 5-night hotel stays at select resorts worldwide.
Ban Lifted on Qatar Airways for Personal Devices - Recommend
Qatar Airways has confirmed that it has been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to allow passengers to carry personal electronic items on board U.S.-bound flights, departing from Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. The airline was given the exemption on July 6th, after U.S. officials inspected the security measures in full operation at Qatar’s cutting-edge Hamad International Airport (HIA).
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Unveils Overwater Villas - Recommend
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, which is located on Motu Piti Aau with views of Bora Bora’s Mount Otemanu, recently announced the unveiling of its 10 Pool Overwater Villas. The Pool Premium Overwater Villas offer horizon infinity views and the Pool Overwater Villas feature views of the lagoon and beach. The 1-bedroom villas feature sleek, modern decor with hints of Polynesian influence, each 1,345 sq.-ft., including a 645 sq.-ft.
La Coleccion Adds More Incentives to Travel Agent Program - Recommend
Grupo Posadas’ Agent Cash Incentive is changing its name to La Coleccion Rewards, and with that change comes more benefits for travel agents. Some of the new incentives include one free night at any resort per booking for agents; and 15 percent commission for direct reservations (up from a previous 10 percent).
Take a Bite into Apple Vacations - Recommend
As the seasons begin to morph and travelers seek to extend their summer vacations into warm-weather getaways, Apple Vacations is offering significant savings on vacation packages booked by July 7, 2017, for travel Aug. 14-Dec. 16, 2017. By using the promo code TAKEOFF617, guests can save up to $150 per adult on Exclusive Vacation Packages, Scheduled Air Packages, and Land Only Vacations of three nights or longer.
Costa Rica FAM with Tara Tours - Recommend
Tara Tours has announced The Costa Rica Travel Guide Agent Adventure, an excursion for travel agents to have fun and learn while visiting the country’s capital city, San Jose, the rainforest, the Arenal Volcano, and one of Costa Rica’s inviting beaches of white crushed shells.
Club Med WOWs - Recommend
Club Med has launched its summer WOW sale, which offers savings of up to $1,000 pp. Vacations can be spent at Club Med’s tranquil beach and ski resorts in places such as the Caribbean, U.S., Mexico, Asia, and Europe. Bonus rewards at family and beach resorts in Mexico, Florida, and the Caribbean include complimentary room upgrades, up to $400 air credit pp, and kids under 4 stay free. Now through Aug. 22, 2017, vacations can be booked for trips through Feb. 17, 2018.
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