MSC Cruises took the next step in its ongoing U.S. expansion today by revealing plans for a record five ships to sail from American homeports in the region by the end of 2023. The world’s third largest and fastest-growing cruise brand will broaden its range of itineraries in the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Bermuda, the Northeast and Canada beginning with…
Hyatt isn’t done expanding into Europe. The Chicago-based hotel conglomerate’s $2.7 billion Apple Leisure Group acquisition might have seemed like a play for all-inclusive resorts, but the takeover boosted Hyatt’s European footprint by 60%. However, Hyatt’s appetite for Europe wasn’t satisfied there: On Thursday, the company announced a strategic partnership with German hospitality company Lindner Hotels AG. While the…
From now through Oct. 13, 2022, you’ll get a 50% bonus when you purchase 2,000 or more Marriott Bonvoy points, dropping the cost to just 0.83 cents apiece. This is just under TPG’s current valuation of 0.84 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, so it could be a good deal depending on how you redeem your points. The promotion is…
Until Oct. 14, Aer Lingus will sell round-trip airfare to Ireland with six days’ car rental from only $499. | Frommer’s
French Polynesia — which includes the sought-after islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora — is known for its beautiful landscapes, excellent beaches and great resorts. However, finding reasonably-priced, open award availability is difficult, especially in premium cabins. But if you act quickly, you can get to the bucket list destination of French Polynesia in style. Right now, there’s great…
To earn hotel elite status, you must stay a certain number of nights in a calendar year. If you know you won’t meet the required nights organically, you can supplement your elite status by booking cheap nights — whether close to home or somewhere you can easily travel to — to qualify for status. That is, you can search…
The Good Hotel Guide has revealed its annual list of César winners. The 12 Césars (named after famous Swiss hotelier César Ritz) are given to the hotels, inns and B&Bs considered outstanding in their particular category, resulting in a “must go” list of places to stay for those planning weekend breaks and holidays in Great Britain and Ireland.
17 October 2022 marks Omani Women’s Day, an event celebrated at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. This special day is an occasion to honour Omani women and recognise their efforts and impact in society.
Hurricane Fiona, a Category 1 storm that whacked the southwest corner of Puerto Rico on Sept. 18, was “a setback for us, but not a reset,” according to Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico.
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will reinstate flights and increase services to more key destinations across its network in the coming weeks, including points in key East Asian markets as border restrictions further ease across the region.
