INDUSTRY INTERVIEW: Q&A with Andrea Mendelsohn Tell us about yourself and how long you've been in the travel industry? I have been in the industry too many years to admit to as that would be telling. I started my career back in South Africa working for KLM Dutch Airlines and worked for Sabre,...
An upscale offering at Evermore Orlando Resort ANN RUPPENSTEINLooking at the pierce blue waters of Evermore Bay’s picturesque crystal lagoon, it’s easy to forget that you’re in Orlando and not somewhere on the Florida coast. Resembling a tropical beach getaway, the show-stopper of Evermore...
A picturesque escape on a charming island loaded with natural wonders ANN RUPPENSTEIN Picture this: you’ve arrived at your dream resort ready to soak up the sun and hit the cabanas by the 300-ft linear pool, but Mother Nature has quite literally put a damper on those plans. Not ideal, but it can inevitably...
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...
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. Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp The reimagined Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp is now open. The property...
Fresh from attending Virtuoso Travel Week, Sheila Gallant-Halloran of Lush Life Travel reveals some of the top trends that are shaping the luxury travel industry from safari spots that go far beyond the typical South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania circuits to epic expeditions and cool escapes. #1...
The next hotel from Art Hotels Ecuador will be in a city that serves as a gateway to the Galapagos IAN STALKER Ecuadorian firm Art Hotels Ecuador is preparing to open its fourth property, with the family owned company eagerly building a presence in mainland Ecuador’s main tourism centres. Art...
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. NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort is set to open its doors on Sept. 1, marking...
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 Resort Mallorca Four Seasons Resort Mallorca is now open for its inaugural season....
The resort report: what's new in the hotel world ANN RUPPENSTEINChecking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients. Wilderness Moketet The new Wilderness Mokete luxury tented camp has opened...
