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“Thank god it’s behind me,” said Accor chairman and group CEO Sebastien Bazin this week on the company’s many reorgs, mergers and transformations over the years. Since he took charge of the company in 2013, Bazin counted four major “transformations” in the group, turning it from a “sleepy” French hotel company to a global giant in leisure and travel.

Everyone wants to save money on vacation, but steep discounts are rare for most — unless you are a high-profile celebrity, influencer, or, it seems, the mayor of New York City.

The manicured golf course, chlorinated pool, and crisp white tablecloths differed drastically from the overgrown island I had spent the past three nights on.

You don't need to be a member of Disney Vacation Club, or DVC, to reap some of its benefits — including the ability to book coveted resorts for a lower price.

Finding a castle in Boquete, Panama, is easy.

Indonesia says it will suspend the construction of new hotels in parts of Bali, driven by concerns over the strain overtourism is putting on the tourist-friendly province.

Quaint brick-paved and cobblestoned streets, historic buildings, and an incredible food scene—these are just some of the things I fell in love with during a recent trip to Portland, Maine.

Local Dubai hotel group FIVE reported financial results Monday that show the company has continued to benefit from the emirate’s robust tourism sector, but also that it will need to look elsewhere for growth.

About 10,000 hotel workers walked off of their jobs over the weekend, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, due to unresolved contract negotiations. Members of the UNITE HERE union are asking for “higher wages, fair staffing and workloads, and the reversal of COVID-era cuts.” Many workers live paycheck to paycheck, and their pay does not cover the cost of living.

Airbnb is losing clients to hotels — but that doesn't mean the latter is always a perfect solution.

If you're traveling to Switzerland, a few things will likely be mentioned.

From deluxe tents to Pablo Escobar's former mansion, there is no shortage of unique hotels in Tulum, Mexico.

Hostels are my preferred option when I'm traveling alone.

As I stood on South Korea's Hangang Bridge, cars whizzing by, I wondered: who thought putting a hotel suite here was a good idea?

Luxury travelers visit Scottsdale, Arizona, for upscale vacations in the desert.

India’s travel landscape is evolving rapidly, reflecting the country’s growing economic clout and the increasing confidence of its travelers. The first half of 2024 saw a significant surge in both outbound and inbound tourism, with Trevolution Group reporting 46% market growth compared to the same period last year. This uptick is not just a rebound from the pandemic but an indicator of the deeper shifts in Indian travel habits.

Duane Brown jets off to international destinations seven or eight times a year.

The Ras Al Khaimah government is building a housing village for thousands of hotel staff as the emirate’s hospitality sector booms.

Maui still faces an uphill battle for a full tourism recovery one year after one of the deadliest wildfires in Hawaii’s history.

Wynn Resorts has just closed a deal to buy another 70 acres of land on Ras Al Khaimah’s Marjan Island, giving the operator a total of 155 acres and ownership of a quarter of the entire island. Wynn is already developing a $3.9 billion resort in the emirate.

India now allows nationals from Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates to get a visa-on-arrival for tourism, business, conferences, and medical purposes. The visa will be valid for 60 days, and travelers will be able to visit India up to two times during that period.