Samsonite, the iconic and trusted leader in travel gear headquartered in Luxembourg City, LU, and Massachusetts, USA, unveils the Paralux Collection, hardside luggage and bags thoughtfully engineered for travelers who value design, efficiency, and sustainability. Merging exceptional organization with sustainable innovation, the Paralux collection perfects the art of packing, redefining what it means to pack […] More
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will unveil a landmark regional honor — the Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award — at this year’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), underscoring the region’s push toward knowledge-led growth and evidence-based policy. The award will be launched on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, during the Official State of the Tourism […] More
The future of hotel distribution is not a mystery. It will either be owned by OTAs or owned by protocols. The choices hotel operators make today—from every global brand to independent inns and three-room B&Bs—will determine whether their businesses thrive or vanish. Last week I asked ChatGPT and Gemini to provide hotel recommendations in Orlando. […] More
Marriott International is proud to announce the grand reopening of Colony Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Barbados, marking the debut of this iconic property within the prestigious Luxury Collection portfolio inviting global explorers to experience a refined blend of colonial charm and contemporary luxury in one of the Caribbean’s most storied destinations. Located on Barbados’ […] More
Today, international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI debuts “Icons Tested”, a bold campaign that explores what it means to be iconic. Told through the lens of McLaren Formula 1 Team Driver Lando Norris and Professional Golfer Nelly Korda, the campaign draws a clear parallel between the discipline, precision, and relentless testing that define their […] More
Choice Hotels International, Inc, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has opened the Radisson Blu Bariloche, a modern retreat designed for travelers seeking an elevated experience with access to stunning natural scenery and year-round outdoor adventures. Set along the crystal waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi and among the breathtaking peaks of the Andes Mountains, […] More
The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) invites the global luxury hospitality community to gather at its annual INSPIRE conferences, the leading global B2B events for luxury hospitality leaders. Now in its 16th year, INSPIRE will host two dynamic gatherings in 2024: Prague, November 12–13 at the Congress Centre of the Czech National Bank, and Las […] More
In honor of National Grandparents Day on September 7, OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels today unveiled The Grandparent Guarantee – the next bold evolution of The OUTRIGGER Promise. Rooted in Hawaiian values and designed for one of today’s fastest-growing family travel movements: skip-gen vacations – where grandparents and grandchildren set out on adventures together – the […] More
