The Ritz-Carlton Cancun will soon be no more, with Kempinski Hotels taking over the luxury property at the start of September. Kempinski will initially operate the 363-room hotel as the Grand Hotel…
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Families have caught up after Covid. What motivates them to travel today?
Family travel habits are evolving post-Covid as pandemic-driven trends start to wane and new ones begin to crystallize. Making up for lost time was a big travel motivator that arose from the…
Oceania’s Riviera will sail a 59-day cruise with several calls in Africa
Oceania Cruises will sail a 59-day voyage from the Mediterranean to Asia by way of Africa at the end of 2024. The cruise is one of three new itineraries on the Riviera,…
Alma San Juan, a boutique resort, opening soon in historic district
Alma San Juan is slated to open in the first quarter of this year in the city’s Old San Juan historical district. The luxury, boutique hotel will comprise 56 rooms and suites…
Fairmont is returning to New Orleans
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is returning to the Big Easy. Expected to open by summer 2025, the luxury hotel will debut as part of a redevelopment project at 1010 Common St., located…
Riviera is introducing a new generation of European river ships
Riviera River Cruises is launching a new generation ships, and the first two are expected to debut in 2025 in Europe. The new ships are the Riviera Radiance and Riviera Rose. Riviera…
Ultimate Jet Vacations names David Solis head of biz development
Ultimate Jet Vacations has appointed David Solis head of business development. Solis, who has 24 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector, will be tasked with leading the luxury wholesaler’s global…
Here’s one luxury travel trend that’s taking off
Jamie Biesiada Here’s a trend that is good for any advisor’s bottom line: First in Service (F1S) in 2023 saw double-digit increases for private jet bookings and business class tickets. The New…
Two Leading Hotels that keep it in the family
In the world of high-end hospitality, it’s not uncommon for things to become a family affair. Just ask Leading Hotels of the World, whose luxury hospitality network stretches across 80 countries and…
Riviera is making its river cruises more solo-friendly
Riviera River Cruises’ decision to double down on departures exclusively for solo passengers is the latest example of travel companies catering to parties of one. Research shows solo travel is one of…