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When it comes to helping guests get a good night's rest, the hospitality sector has invested in everything from smart-temperature mattresses to pillow menus and light therapy. Nightfood CEO Sean [...]

LOS ANGELES--While the hotel industry continues to enjoy strong momentum going into 2023, hospitality leaders at this year's Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), held here last week, said that macroeconomic [...]

Romance is alive and well at the Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, which currently hosts more weddings than there are days in the year. During a [...]

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic --For many travel advisors focused on all-inclusive travel, Mexico and the Caribbean resorts have long represented the bread and butter of their business. But during AMResorts' [...]

Over the past several months, countries throughout the Caribbean have largely eliminated Covid-era travel protocols requiring proof of vaccination, testing and quarantines. As of early December, there appears to be [...]

Hyatt Hotels Corp.'s mergers-and-acquisitions streak remains hot, with the company revealing plans to add Dream Hotel Group to its fold. Best known for its upper-upscale Dream Hotels flag, Dream Hotel [...]

After eliminating all Covid-related travel restrictions and rules in mid-November, Bermuda appears better positioned than ever to benefit from a fresh wave of pent-up demand. But with Bermuda's hotel inventory [...]

This article discusses Travel Weekly's biannual culinary report, which highlights the ways in which travelers can experience different cultures through food and beverage traditions. The report includes experiences from various locations, such as the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, France, the Arabian Desert, and Southeast Asia. The article also mentions the increasing demand for culinary-focused travel, with 70% of Virtuoso travel advisor members reporting an increase in demand for such trips. The article specifically focuses on the Family Reunion food festival in Virginia, where guests had the opportunity to sample dishes from Kwame Onwuachi's restaurant, Tatiana, as well as his latest venture, Dogon. The article praises Onwuachi's innovative and flavorful dishes, highlighting the unique flavors and influences in his cuisine. [Extracted from the article]

While short-term rentals enjoyed a clear advantage over traditional hotels throughout much of the pandemic, with demand for those rentals leveling off, hotels and resorts are retaking some lost ground [...]

Best known for its buzzy Standard Hotels lifestyle brand, boutique hospitality group Standard International has made global expansion a priority throughout the pandemic. In late 2021, the company opened the [...]

For some hoteliers, the concepts of peak and off-peak seasons are no longer as relevant as they once were. Thanks to unrelenting pent-up demand, many popular destinations can no longer [...]

Long before wellness emerged as the hospitality sector's hottest buzzword, there was Canyon Ranch. The brand is widely regarded as a pioneer within the destination wellness resort and spa space, [...]

As most any parent will tell you, traveling with young children and packing light are two things that rarely go hand in hand. But during a two-night family stay this [...]

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao--It didn't take long for me to realize that, as an American, I was in the minority at the Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive Resort. As I wandered the [...]

Like its sister ships, the Disney Wish, which made its debut earlier this summer, certainly has no shortage of family-friendly areas and activities. But for a good many young passengers, [...]

The development of space tourism may still be in its nascent stages, but insurance startup Battleface is looking to stay ahead of the curve with what it claims is the [...]

Navigating international travel these days isn't for the faint of heart, and to keep clients abreast of ever-changing rules, agencies are relying on a dizzying mix of digital resources, creative [...]

The increased consumer media attention on the benefits of working with travel advisors during the pandemic has become something of a double-edged sword, presenting both opportunities and challenges. The good [...]

As the digital privacy landscape shifts, experts say that travel companies will likely need to adapt their online marketing strategies accordingly. Although online privacy has long been a hot topic, [...]

As demand for Covid testing outstrips supply in the U.S., advisors are keeping a close eye on test kit shortages, lab delays and the potential impact on the travel sector. [...]

As the threat of the delta variant looms large and borders tighten up across the globe, demand for travel insurance continues to rise. According to travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip, [...]

This article discusses the various experiences and philosophies of self-care offered by wellness resorts. It explains that wellness resorts have expanded their offerings to include a wide range of activities and treatments, from yoga and meditation to medical and tech-forward programs. The definition of a wellness experience has also broadened to include activities like forest bathing and equine therapy. The article notes that there is a range in cost, with high-end options being more expensive but more accessible and rustic options also growing. It highlights that wellness resorts can generally be categorized into two types: hard care, which is high-tech and expensive, and soft care, which is simpler and less expensive. However, both types of care are in demand and often coexist within a single resort. The article concludes by stating that the wellness industry is expected to continue growing and diversifying in the future. It specifically mentions two wellness resorts: Surf Synergy in Costa Rica, which focuses on surfing as a wellness activity, and Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa in Massachusetts, which offers unconventional wellness experiences like sound bathing and equine therapy. The Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa provides a wide range of wellness treatments and activities, allowing guests to customize their experience. The resort encourages a digital detox by restricting cellphone and digital device use. The Sensei Porcupine Creek resort in California offers an exclusive and private wellness experience with a focus on golf. The resort provides holistic wellness offerings such as nutritional consultations and mindfulness training. Both resorts have high room rates. [Extracted from the article]

'If everything is wellness, then nothing is wellness.' This bon mot was recently offered up by Kevin Kelly, CEO of Sensei--the wellness brand co-founded by tech mogul Larry Ellison--when I [...]

NEW YORK--This city has no shortage of luxury hotels, but the debut of the Aman urban resort has set the Big Apple's bar a notch higher. Opened earlier this month, [...]

Hyatt's luxury Andaz brand is planning to stay true to its namesake --a Hindi word meaning 'personal style'--with the opening of the Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach later this year. The [...]

ONBOARD THE DISNEY WISH -- World-class shows have always been one of Disney Cruise Line's greatest strengths, but with the recent debut of the Disney Wish, the company is pushing [...]

Europe's summer travel surge has been a boon to hotel conglomerates like Marriott International and Hilton, with both companies crediting the return of international travel to the region as a [...]

WAILEA, Hawaii--Although I didn't once venture outside of the resort during a recent two-night stay at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, the sense of FOMO I expected to [...]

Hotels that have long invested in co-working amenities are now seeing those investments pay off, as pandemic-era travelers increasingly seek out spaces purpose-built for remote work. In fact, flexible-work policies, [...]

ABOARD THE DISNEY WISH -- In some ways, the Disney Wish feels less like a cruise ship and more like a floating theme park. It's an impression that formed as [...]

The rates may be too damn high. Thanks to surging demand, hotel rates have skyrocketed this summer, with some particularly hot markets, such as Hawaii and Florida, reaching record highs. [...]

Travelers may be finding it harder than ever to book a last-minute massage nowadays, as hotel spas grapple with surging demand and a shortage of massage therapists and aestheticians. 'Gone [...]

With the Radisson Hotel Group Americas portfolio in its stable, Choice Hotels International will soon be a much more serious contender within the upscale and upper-upscale hospitality segments. And although [...]

As a growing number of cruise lines, destinations and hospitality operators roll out strict Covid vaccination requirements, many advisors report that traveling-while-vaccinated is quickly becoming something of an industry standard, [...]

The pandemic has done little to curb the hospitality industry's appetite for all-inclusive expansion, with Hyatt Hotels Corp.'s recent agreement to acquire Apple Leisure Group (ALG) turning up the heat [...]

Though a significant slowdown in bookings has yet to materialize, travel advisors report that the rapid spread of the delta Covid variant has raised new concerns from clients about what [...]

In many ways, the U.S. Covid crisis appears to be quickly fading into the rearview. Mask guidelines have eased, unemployment is ticking downward, air travel is up and, in some [...]

Just as travel ground to a halt when the pandemic first took hold in March 2020, so too did the film and television industry. Consequently, for travel professionals specializing in [...]

The CDC may have given fully vaccinated Americans the green light to go mask-free in most indoor settings, but many hotel workers and union leaders remain wary about the latest [...]

As the hospitality sector grapples with a widespread labor shortage, hoteliers are turning to more creative, as well as aggressive, efforts to secure talent. The landscape has become so competitive [...]

Jonathan de Potter's immersion into the world of psychedelics began nearly five years ago, after a stint as a high-level executive at a global consulting firm left him with a [...]

Domestic resort destinations across the U.S. are ramping up for what looks to be a record summer season, as occupancies and rates at some Southeast properties are far outpacing 2019 [...]

As summer leisure travel ramps up, travel industry insiders predict the rental car shortage currently gripping the U.S. is likely to worsen before it gets better. 'I potentially see the [...]

As travel ramps up again across the U.S., many hospitality operators have found that a slow-simmering labor shortage has now reached a boiling point. 'It's an issue we've seen get [...]

With everything from digital check-in to online ordering going mainstream amid the pandemic, hospitality's next big move into the contactless technology arena could very well be tipping. 'Contactless payments are [...]

When it comes to hotel food and beverage, the future appears to be digital. Digital kitchens--also known as ghost or virtual kitchens--have gained significant traction amid the pandemic, as diners [...]

For entrepreneur Jordan Bern, a mismatch between room supply and offseason demand in the highly seasonal destination of Montauk, N.Y., turned out to be the catalyst for a new hospitality [...]

Ahead of Margaritaville at Sea's inaugural sailing on May 12, the brand distributed a leaflet to guests politely requesting they 'pardon our sand' as the ship's team worked to put [...]

For many hoteliers, things are looking up. Based on my many conversations with general managers, sales directors and other industry players this spring, it's apparent that leisure travel is continuing [...]

For some parents, the desire to add a more hands-on, educational component to their pandemic-era vacation plans has been heightened following several years of lockdowns, isolation and virtual schooling. Hotels [...]