The Grand Velas Riviera Maya all-inclusive in Playa del Carmen opened its doors in 2008. But the grande dame certainly wasn’t showing its age when I paid a visit in March. Part…
Explora Journeys cuts Alaska and adds Med for summer ’24
NASHVILLE — Explora Journeys’ first ship will not, as previously announced, go to Alaska in summer 2024. Instead, the Explora I will sail the Mediterranean. Explora chief sales officer Chris Austin made…
The Last Resort, episode 3: Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen and Secrets Impression MoxcheHost Christina Jelski talks to Tony Adler and Kristy Adler of Cruise and Resort Inc., about the Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen…
The Last Resort, episode 3: Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen and Secrets Impression MoxcheHost Christina Jelski talks to Tony Adler and Kristy Adler of Cruise and Resort Inc., about the Secrets Moxche…
Sports partnerships are a slam dunk for travel marketersTravel companies that collaborate with sports leagues, teams and events find a receptive and captive audience.
Sports partnerships are a slam dunk for travel marketersTravel companies that collaborate with sports leagues, teams and events find a receptive and captive audience.
Marriott creates agent rewards program for all-inclusive bookings
Under a new rewards program, travel advisors who log qualified Marriott bookings with My Booking Rewards can earn Marriott Bonvoy points to redeem for themselves or clients. The All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy…
Travelsavers reports explosive growth in luxury travel
The premium and luxury segments of travel are booming, according to Travelsavers. Luxury revenue is pacing 32% higher than 2022, according to the travel agency network. Expedition cruising is up 78%. Antarctica…
Hyatt rolls out agent education/rewards program for all-inclusive resorts
Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection has launched an online resource for travel advisors called the Confidant Collective. According to Hyatt, the Confidant Collective platform is designed to “empower travel advisors to become experts on…
The view from Oceania Vista: Dining and high-end design
ONBOARD THE OCEANIA VISTA — “Opulent.” “Gilded.” “Luxury.” These were a few of the words guests and travel advisors on the Oceania Vista’s christening cruise used to describe the 1,200-passenger ship and…
Jim Murren named CEO of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Douglas Prothero has stepped down as CEO of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, where he will remain a strategic advisor and member of the board. Prothero also remains an investor in the cruise…
Anantara makes a mother’s day in Nice and Rome
When it comes to Mother’s Day, I appreciate breakfast in bed as much as the next mom. But when the opportunity arose to travel to Nice and Rome ahead of the holiday…