by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Tourism
The Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat are all now permanently closed at Walt Disney World, with Frontierland Station temporarily closed. This comes as Imagineering begins demolition and construction of the Cars and Villains Lands...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Refining energy management technology to help reduce usage and expenses will always be a priority for the hospitality industry, and the impetus is especially strong given the surge in North American energy costs. The increase has been about 20 percent over the last...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Tourism
Robin Lawther, Vice President, Expedia TAAP, said, “Our Summer Sale gives agents a strong edge during peak season with exclusive deals and easy bookings. We have seen strong engagement, especially for last-minute trips, with at least 25% off thousands of properties...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Tourism
K Lakshminarayana, Tourism Minister, Puducherry, announced that the UT will be conducting a roadshow in Rajasthan in the coming months to boost tourism in Puducherry. Additionally, 100 acres of land has been identified for the development of tourism infrastructure...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Hotel Industry
WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) issued the following statement from President and Chief Executive Officer Rosanna Maietta on the inclusion of key tax provisions in the U.S. House and Senate-passed Budget Reconciliation package that are...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Independent hotel management company La Vie Hotels and Resorts has welcomed experienced hospitality figure Amanda Cottome to lead its operations in the Pacific region. Effective July 7, 2025, Cottome commences the role of Director of Operations – Pacific at La Vie...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Tourism
France proudly welcomed a staggering 100 million international tourists in 2024, reaffirming its position as the world’s top tourist destination, as government figures indicate. However, a closer examination reveals a worrying pattern: despite the high volume of...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Marriott International is set to bring its AC Hotels brand to Queensland for the first time following an extensive renovation of a Gold Coast hotel. Vibe Gold Coast, which was recently acquired by KS Hotels and Resorts, is set to undergo a full renovation, commencing...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has appointed experienced hotelier Sam Panetta as General Manager, taking the reins from Greg Brady who recently retired.  With more than 30 years in the hospitality industry under his belt – 20 of which have been spent in luxury...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Hotel Industry
America’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill,’ passed by the US Congress and signed by President Donald J. Trump, has been welcomed by the country’s National Restaurant Association. The Bill includes tax policies that it says ‘will strengthen the restaurant and foodservice...
