The brand inspired by simple Jimmy Buffett lyrics now has a portfolio that includes nearly every aspect of the hospitality industry, from resorts to cruise lines to retirement communities. Margaritaville Resort Times Square. Brittany Chang/Insider Source: insider John Cohlan, CEO of Margaritaville Holdings, has said the company may be the “fastest-growing hotel brand” in the … Read more
All aboard! The American cruise company that owns the Princess Cruise, Holland America Line, has visited Thailand’s Department of Employment seeking Thai staff to work onboard. The company says they have more than 1,000 positions available for Thai people saying that the famous Thai smile is perfect for the hospitality industry. The Director-General of the … Read more
I‘m in a dark corridor with four strangers. The ceiling is low, as is the temperature, and the granite walls are covered in engravings: overlapping patterns of wavy lines and psychedelic swirls, like giant notepad doodles etched in stone. We stumble slowly along the passage, peering at the carvings by torchlight. It feels a bit … Read more
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News of erratic and lengthy security lineups at airports, causing some to even miss their flights, may have you thinking about an impromptu summer road trip instead. Despite rising gas prices, recent Ipsos research completed for Toyota Canada found that 47 percent of Canadian travelers are still going ahead with road trip plans. One way … Read more
In early 2019 the Marriott Bonvoy program was launched, following the merger between Marriott and Starwood. The Bonvoy program replaced the Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest programs, to form a unified loyalty program for the world’s largest hotel group. One positive aspect of Starwood Preferred Guest that Marriott maintained is the Ambassador program, which … Read more
I don’t belong on superyachts. Sure, I sail around the Waitematā Harbor on keelboats in action packed races but luxury superyachts? It’s hard enough affording a healthy Auckland rental to live in, let alone rent a night on a superyacht. But it’s a life I can at least pretend I enjoy thanks to the magic … Read more
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a new CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In May, we’re riding the rails as we explore the world’s greatest train journeys. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration or insider knowledge, Monthly Ticket will take you there. (CNN) — The … Read more
Have you ever wished that you did not have to wait in that long security line at the airport? If you have never desired this, you have probably never flown through Denver (DEN) or Atlanta (ATL)… What about customs and immigration when returning to the United States? There are currently three programs in the US … Read more
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Despite elevated ticket prices, the demand for domestic flights modestly increased at the beginning of May, underscoring the “strong appetite” consumers still have for air travel, according to new Adobe Analytics data. During the first 15 days of the month, bookings increased by 2%, according to Adobe, which measures … Read more
Roughly a decade ago, Allen Choi found himself needing a do-it-all daily use bag that could go straight from home to the office to the gym. Unsatisfied with the available bags on the market, Choi opted to design his own game-changing backpack that was launched through a Kickstarter campaign in 2014 — a project that … Read more