Can Malawi edge into safari’s Big Five?Landlocked Malawi, once devastated by poaching, has restored all Big Five safari animals to its parks. But is it ready for…
KLM’s Boeing 777s are getting new seats in business class
Dutch carrier KLM has begun flying new business-class seats on its fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft. Each seat features sliding privacy doors, an upgrade from the carrier’s older 777 offering. In addition,…
Jack Anderson retires from Crystal
Jack Anderson’s leave of absence from the new Crystal cruise line has become a retirement, confirmed parent company A&K Travel Group. Jack Anderson Anderson led the original Crystal Cruises before the line…
Travel advisors praise Crystal’s move to honor more deposits
With the reborn Crystal scheduled to launch its first sailing on the Crystal Serenity later this month, the luxury line has offered a longer olive branch to customers and travel advisors burned…
Explora Journeys pushes back first cruise to Aug. 1
Explora Journeys has pushed its first ship’s maiden cruise to Aug. 1, departing from Copenhagen, Denmark, saying a delivery delay has occurred because certain building materials did not meet safety requirements. The…
A&K Travel Group forms leadership team for new strategy
A&K Travel Group has created a centralized leadership team with a slew of new executive promotions, including the creation of a new role. The changes serve the company’s new One A&K strategy…
Celebrity chefs will be in the spotlight at the Cayman Cookout
The 15th annual Cayman Cookout released its culinary lineup for the event, to be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman from Jan. 9 to 15. Chefs participating include Jose Andres, James Kent,…
Island Routes latest line of excursions offer a more personal experience
Island Routes unveiled its Private & Bespoke Collections, curated adventures that offer travelers the option of customizing their excursions. The Private & Bespoke Collections launched in Jamaica in June, with plans to…
Edition hotel makes its debut in Rome
Marriott International’s luxury lifestyle brand Edition has planted its flag in Rome. Located near Rome’s Via Veneto, the 91-room Rome Edition is housed within a former bank building that dates to the…
Cap Juluca spa to debut in late 2023
Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel on Anguilla has launched a spa partnership with Guerlain, a French perfume, cosmetics and skincare company. Debuting in late 2023, the Cap Juluca Spa by Guerlain will…