Sayulita is known for its relaxed ambiance IAN STALKER Meliá Hotels International is preparing to reach out to surfer dudes wanting to ride west coast Mexican waves in a community known for that type of activity. The Spanish company will in December open one of its ME brand properties in the Pacific...
New luxury and boutique hotel options are available ANN RUPPENSTEIN Following the cancelled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this past August, Austria’s capital city turned a negative into a positive for disappointed fans known as Swifties. In the wake of a foiled planned terrorist attack, Elke...
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will rise from US$22 to US$62 on Oct. 1 IAN STALKER One of the tour operators with a large South Pacific program is disappointed but not alarmed by New Zealand’s decision to hike a tax imposed on those visiting the country, saying it doubts...
Arajet will soon debut direct flights to Punta Cana for Canadian travellers IAN STALKER Dominican Republic carrier Arajet is adjusting its Canadian routes, a nod to those of us who appreciate sun-splashed Caribbean beaches. The Santo Domingo-based airline currently has three weekly flights from both...
The resort report: what’s new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEIN Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre Featuring 188 guest rooms and 26 suites, Four Seasons...
