by Traveler | Jul 1, 2025 | Hotel Industry
The guest review score is a critical KPI for accommodation providers, influencing everything from OTA visibility to guest trust. So when Booking.com announced a major update to how these scores are calculated, the hospitality industry understandably had questions. On...
by Traveler | Jul 1, 2025 | Tourism
Air travel within Germany and across Europe can be surprisingly expensive, according to a recent ADAC (The German Automobile Club) study, citing government taxes and fees. Their review of about 120 routes found that passengers taking off from big German airports, such...
by Traveler | Jul 1, 2025 | Tourism
Walt Disney World is gearing up to begin construction on the Piston Peak ‘Cars’ area this month, with backstage land clearing already underway. The latest aerial photos reveal a massive expanse that’ll be used for site prep, field offices, and, eventually, future...
by Traveler | Jul 1, 2025 | Hotel Industry
NEW YORK—Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced its debut in Japan with the opening of Fairmont Tokyo. The milestone was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on July 1, 2025, celebrating the brand’s entry into the Japanese market. Fairmont Tokyo is located in the...
by Traveler | Jul 1, 2025 | Tourism
IndiGo announces direct flights between Hindon (Ghaziabad) and Goa, starting July 20. Operating daily except Saturdays, this new route offers a convenient and time-saving travel option for residents of East and Central Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad by bringing Goa’s...
by Traveler | Jul 1, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Meet Oman—FBM’s prime example that with the right support, housekeeping can be a career, not just a job. At FBM, succession planning turns hard work into real opportunities. At FBM, we know a clean room is just the beginning. Real impact comes from people—and our...
by Traveler | Jul 1, 2025 | Tourism
In France, the familiar red plaque, punctuated by one to five stars, signifies a hotel’s comfort grade, or so it seems. But, increasingly, hoteliers are stepping outside this system. They’re forgoing that, preferring the liberty to craft truly unique,...
by Traveler | Jul 1, 2025 | Tourism
Spice Routes Luxury Cruises, a distinguished name in Kerala’s premium houseboat tourism, has been awarded the exclusive Diamond Classification by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. This top-tier recognition reaffirms Spice Routes’ unwavering commitment...
by Traveler | Jul 1, 2025 | Hotel Industry
MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina—voco The Shelby – Myrtle Beach has officially opened, inviting guests to stay in a reimagined beachside retreat. The Shelby is the first voco hotel by IHG in South Carolina and a tribute to its namesake: Shelby Ann Byrd, Myrtle Beach’s...
by Traveler | Jul 1, 2025 | Travel
Owners of vacation rental accommodation (or self-catering accommodation as it’s more commonly known in the UK and some other parts of the world) – like us at Kendal Holiday Cottages – will invariably tell you that it’s best to book directly. The reason for this is...
