Etihad Guest welcomes 10 millionth member

British couple Lily Davison and Nik Dorward are the faces that'll greet you when you board the Sailing Location, a private luxury yacht that takes passengers around the Bahamas for $34,000 per trip.

DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre opens its doors to guests following an extensive re-brand of one of the city’s iconic, landmark properties. The 265-room hotel, located at the base of Rotterdam’s Erasmus Bridge, is the latest addition to the growing DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio in Europe, and marks a first for the popular hotel brand in the Dutch city.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings executives say they aren’t seeing a reduction in guest spending. 

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As I eavesdropped on a conversation at the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois, it felt almost too cliché.

Dubai welcomed 9.31 million international overnight visitors from January to June 2024, a 9% increase over the 8.55 million tourist arrivals in the first half of 2023, according to data published by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has welcomed Avelo Airlines’ announcement that it will be introducing new direct flights between Hartford, Connecticut and Montego Bay, Jamaica, starting November 16, 2024. These non-stop flights will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing an accessible and affordable travel option for passengers.

Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s largest indoor theme park, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking extension to its partnership with Etihad Airways, marking a monumental milestone in the theme park’s history. This exciting collaboration will bring the excitement of Warner Bros. World to the skies with the launch of the world’s first Warner Bros. World branded aircraft, taking guests’ pre-theme park experience to new heights.

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Following an extensive five-year restoration project, the East Wing at Buckingham Palace is available to tour for the first time ever. Beginning July 11, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the previously restricted area throughout the summer as part of the palace’s annual Summer Opening of the State Rooms. “Led by expert guides, small groups of visitors will tour a series of rooms on the East Wing’s Principal Floor, which have never been accessible to the public before,” reads a press release from the Royal Collection Trust.

Luxury and upper upscale hotels are ranking higher in guest satisfaction compared to limited-service hotel segments in a year when travelers are paying record-high prices for hotel stays, according to the 28th annual J.D. Power 2024 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study. 

After Hurricane Beryl, Jamaica quickly rebounded, welcoming 55,000 visitors within a week, showcasing resilience and readiness, highlighted by Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.