Marriott International’s business operations and growth are solid, CEO Anthony Capuano told CNBC Monday, amid layoffs of more than 800 corporate employees and continued sluggishness in China’s tourism market. “We are firing on all cylinders in every geography,” he said. The company’s third-quarter earnings showed a 3% increase in worldwide RevPar — or revenue per … Read more
With hundreds of breweries and dozens of distilleries, Colorado’s craft beverage scene is overflowing with options. Choosing where to belly up can be tough when you’re oh-so-thirsty. While we highly recommend checking out the local libations wherever your journey takes you, these 10 beer and spirits producers are destinations in their own right with, drinks … Read more
Beyoncé is returning to her hometown on Christmas Day to put on an NFL halftime show during the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game in the Lone Star State next month. The mega-pop star’s performance at NRG Stadium in Houston was announced Sunday night, and will be the first time she belts out songs live … Read more
Thailand’s same-sex marriage legislation, scheduled to come into effect in January 2025, could attract an additional 4 million tourists to the country per year, according to a report commissioned by the travel company Agoda. The report published Thursday estimates the country’s marriage equality law may increase tourism arrivals by 10%, netting the country an extra … Read more
The third season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives welcomed new faces from Delhi into Mumbai’s glamorous elite scene. Among the newcomers was Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, daughter of the late Rishi Kapoor and sister of actor Ranbir Kapoor. This season gave viewers a glimpse into the luxurious lives of Bollywood’s wives, along with a playful … Read more
Bookings for Disney’s first cruise in Asia open on Dec. 10, 2024, about a year ahead of the ship’s maiden voyage, which is scheduled to depart Singapore in December 2025. Prices for a three-night cruise on the Disney Adventure for two adults start at $958, while double occupancy rates for four- and five-night cruises start … Read more
The holidays are a time of coming together with family and friends, embracing traditions … and spending more than usual on travel. But what if you’re staying home? An online marketplace called ResortPass allows hotels and resorts to lay out their day-pass offerings so that locals (and travelers staying elsewhere) can enjoy pools, hot tubs, … Read more
Forget the headphones, the fuzzy slippers and the espresso machine that cranks out a cold brew. Globally, three out of four Gen Zs and millennials said that rather than a physical gift, they want a fun experience or trip this holiday season, according to an Amex Trendex survey. Gift givers are listening too. Half of … Read more
LVMH-owned luxury hospitality company Belmond will launch a luxury sleeper train next year that will take travelers through the countryside of England and Wales. The Britannic Explorer will run three itineraries: one to the southwestern county of Cornwall and the other to the opposite end of England through the Lake District of Cumbria in the … Read more
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a pilot or are an aviation lover, staying at the new Hotel Polaris, located at the North Gate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, could fulfill that wish. The resort, scheduled to open this month, is part of a mixed-use development project that includes the Academy’s new 32,000-foot Hossmer … Read more
