In 2005, Cunard, then a two-ship line, had recently taken delivery of its flagship Queen Mary 2 and was still focused on transatlantic crossings when it moved to California and merged sales…
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Two renovated villas open on the French Riviera
Two recently renovated, historic villas, Villa Beauchamp and Villa Clair-Soleil, opened at Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel, in June. An elegant pool overlooks the Mediterranean at the Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat,…
Oceania reveals inaugural season for the Allura
Oceania Cruises has revealed the inaugural season for Allura, the line’s second Allura-class ship coming in summer 2025. Cruises open for sale on Sept. 13. The Allura’s maiden voyage will be a…
In Namibia, Damaraland emerging as an ecotourism hot spot
Damaraland has long been at the forefront of environmental conservation in Africa. Animal populations in the area, situated in northwest Namibia within the Kunene region, once faced significant threats from wildlife hunting….
Making the cut: How American Express Travel picks hotels for its Fine collection
NEW YORK — Sitting in the Par Ici Cafe at the Hotel Barriere Fouquet’s New York in the Tribeca neighborhood, American Express Travel president Audrey Hendley noted some of the attributes of…
Avant Mar opens on the Greek island of Paros
Avant Mar, 38-room boutique hotel, opened in July on the Greek island of Paros. Avant Mar is located on Piperi beach on the Aegean and is about a four-minute walk from the…
Explora Journeys’ first ship departs on maiden cruise
The Explora I set off on its maiden voyage out of Copenhagen, Denmark, on Tuesday. The $550 million ship is sailing to Reykjavik over seven nights. The first ship for MSC Group’s…
A&K Travel Group’s Marett Taylor on restructuring and what One A&K means
A&K Travel Group has undergone major changes in the past year, from its acquisition of the former Crystal Cruises brand and two of its ocean ships to staffing changes and the creation…
How long will the industry’s boom time last?Executives and experts representing several travel segments tell us where they think the industry stands now — and where it's…
How long will the industry’s boom time last?Executives and experts representing several travel segments tell us where they think the industry stands now — and where it’s…
Tour operator Scott Dunn to open New York office
Scott Dunn will open its first office in New York this summer. The luxury tour operator is expanding its presence in the U.S., which is a core part of its brand strategy…