In what has become a luxury all-inclusive arms race, Hilton has expanded its arsenal at a far more measured pace than its two main competitors in the space, Hyatt Hotels Corp. and…
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The Crystal Serenity’s ship remodel ‘went down to the steel’
A&K Travel Group put the 20-year-old Crystal Serenity through a $150 million renovation ahead of its relaunch, with much of that work focused on gutting many pre-existing staterooms and combining them into…
Seaside sophistication at the Waldorf Astoria Cancun
CANCUN — Cancun and the Riviera Maya will see an infusion of upscale properties open in the next few years, including some well-known luxury flags. The lobby of the Waldorf Astoria Cancun:…
Scrub Island will drop Autograph Collection affiliation
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands is ending its affiliation with Marriott International’s Autograph Collection on Aug. 1. The private-island resort has been in the Autograph Collection…
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…
Natural Selection creating luxe safari camp in Botswana’s Moremi Reserve
Conservation-driven safari operator Natural Selection plans to build a luxury camp in Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, with an eye on an opening next May. Named Tawana, the new addition will join the…
The Carnival Venezia will have an Italian shopping experience
Carnival Cruise Line will introduce its first luxury boutiques on the Carnival Venezia, an Italian-style ship that will be named in New York on June 14. In partnership with Starboard Cruise Services,…
Impression by Secrets resort opens in Isla Mujeres
Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection has announced the opening of the Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres in Mexico. Making its debut as part of Secrets Resorts & Spas’ ultra-luxe Impression by Secrets offshoot, the…
Hawaiian Airlines unveils interior of new Dreamliner jet
Hawaiian Airlines unveiled images of the interiors on new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The carrier has 12 Dreamliners on order through 2027, with service on the first of the aircraft slated to…
The most intriguing cruise ships debuting this summer
Andrea Zelinski As someone whose travel calendar is dictated by the release of new ships, the next few months are looking busy. That’s particularly true of several highly anticipated ships coming out…