SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites recognized for Environmental Sustainability and Commitment to Cultural Heritage

Oregon is very much a year-round destination, and each season brings with it its own special perks. Summers are undoubtedly magical, with warm temperatures that make it next to impossible for most people to stay inside. However, each season brings with it its own special charm, and while you may encounter some rain, just remember that it’s part of the Oregon experience. Here’s what you need to know about Oregon throughout the year.

Despite the plethora of daunting challenges faced by the hospitality industry over the past few years, the World Travel & Tourism Council is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion. According to the global tourism body’s 2024 Economic Impact Research, Travel & Tourism will contribute an additional $770 billion over its previous record, thereby solidifying its stature as a global economic engine, generating one in every 10 dollars worldwide. As the global sector surpasses its pre-pandemic prosperity, 142 of 185 countries are expected to outperform previous national records.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is encouraging the hospitality industry to support the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act today with an industry-wide Tax Day of Action to prompt the Senate to support the bill. 

New Jersey might be one of the most underrated destinations in the US. Sandwiched between New York City and Philadelphia, the Garden State is often delegated to the shadows (or as a punchline to its urban neighbors). But this state has plenty of charm—from its 130 miles of Jersey Shore beaches and sprawling natural sites (like the Pinelands biosphere reserve and the country’s largest collection of cherry blossom trees) to its historic riverside towns and sky-high mountains.

Guesty, the property management platform for short-term rental businesses, said Wednesday that it has raised $130 million in series F funding. 

The inaugural MedBodrum festival is set to unfold this May in Bodrum, a charming town where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean. This new cultural event, spearheaded by Sahir Erozan, the visionary behind the esteemed Maçakizi Hotel & Villa, promises to bring a fresh vibrancy to Bodrum's already picturesque landscape. MedBodrum aims to celebrate the Mediterranean lifestyle through an impressive array of food, art, music, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1982, the historic center of Florence boasts a vast collection of medieval and Renaissance art and architecture, despite its relatively compact size.

The Riviera Maya in Mexico has long been an unquestionable destination favorite, lined with dozens of beachfront resorts and a lively nightlife scene. But travelers yearning for a more laidback, bohemian vibe can now fly further south into Tulum’s brand-new Felipe Carrilo Puerto International Airport (TQO), which welcomed its first-ever international flights just last week.

LiveWell by Zurich and BODDY partner to provide seamless access to digital & physical wellbeing experiences on the go.

From March 22nd to 24th, from 8 PM to 11 PM, Parco Miralfiore hosts Daan Roosegaarde’s poetic installation (Italy’s first) with thousands of biodegradable fireflies to narrate, marvelously, how to reconnect with the environment.  

Participants will leave the programme confident in their skills to lead change in the day-to-day operations of the business, from their responsibilities to staff, to minimising food, water and energy waste.

Trenitalia is developing projects to reduce its own carbon footprint through action to boost energy efficiency.