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Mexico

Airlines and Aviation

San Antonio International Airport adds eighth nonstop international destination 

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2023
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) announced its  eighth nonstop international destination today: Torreon, Mexico (TRC).
Airlines and Aviation

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport welcomes newest  international airline, Viva Aerobus, offering nonstop service to  Monterrey, Mexico 

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023
Ultra-low-cost Mexican carrier Viva Aerobus announced its arrival to Austin by  launching nonstop flights to Monterrey, Mexico.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

The Advantage Travel Partnership announces its 2024 conference is to be hosted in Mexico 

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2023
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that its 2024 flagship annual industry conference will be hosted in Mexico, selected as an opportunity to showcase the destination as a market…
Global

Emirates and United expand codeshare partnership to include flights to and from Mexico

Kanchan Nath Sep 7, 2023
Emirates announces a significant expansion in its codeshare partnership with United, to include nine destinations in Mexico.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Mazatlán: The ultimate MICE Destination

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2023
Mazatlán, the Mexican beach destination on the Pacific Coast, which was recognized by the World Travel Awards as the Leading Destination in Mexico and Central America, has established itself…
Hotels

Iconic Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya reborn with 72 keys

Kanchan Nath Aug 11, 2023
On 3 August 2023, the Riviera Maya’s most storied hideaway Maroma, A Belmond Hotel has made its much-anticipated return.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

MarketHub Americas asks ‘Where Next?’ for travel

Kanchan Nath Apr 27, 2023
Tourism leaders for across the world are preparing to gather in Cancun, Mexico, next month to debate “Where Next?” for the travel industry at the 10th edition of the MarketHub Americas by…
Hospitality

Four Seasons Newest Private Retreats Collection at Los Cabos

Kristin Mariano Feb 10, 2023
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas will begin taking reservations for its ultra-luxury Private Retreats collection located within the exclusive Resort…
Tourism

The most beautiful beaches in Yucatán

Kristin Mariano Jan 4, 2023
Looking to escape extreme weather this winter? With an average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit, the state of Yucatán offers the ideal climate for holiday season seaside vacations.…
Tourism

Ultimate winter sun hotspots for a last-minute getaway

Kristin Mariano Jan 3, 2023
New research from Forbes Advisor has revealed the ultimate winter sun hotspots for Brits seeking a last-minute escape from the UK’s wind, rain and plummeting temperatures.  Cancun,…
Eturbo News

Empowering women in tourism put center stage

editor Nov 10, 2022 0
The shared progress being made in putting women’s empowerment ‘center stage’ of tourism’s restart has been presented at the World Travel Market in London. With the pandemic having made clear…
Hotels

Meliá to open two new hotels in Mexico

Kristin Mariano Nov 4, 2022
Meliá Hotels International has announced the addition of two new hotels to its luxury portfolio, set to launch in 2023 in Mexico.  Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts will open its first…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

ILTM North America, 2023 from 18 – 21 Sept in Baha Mar, Bahamas

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2022
ILTM North America is taking place 19 – 22 September 2022 in Mayakoba, Mexico. It will move to luxury resort destination Baha Mar in the Bahamas from 2023, with the next edition’s dates…
Hotels

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México to open in late 2022

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2022
The Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México is now accepting reservations ahead of its anticipated opening in late 2022. The Resort will offer 157 contemporary Mexican accommodations – many…
Hotels

Pablo Escobar’s mansion becomes a luxury hotel in Mexico

Kristin Mariano Aug 16, 2022
Thinking of a luxury hotel in one of the most beautiful tourist cities in Mexico? This is the proposal of Casa Malca, located in the Riviera Maya, an old mansion on a huge plot of land…

Princess Cruises announces new summer cruises from Los Angeles

Harry Johnson Jul 12, 2022
3,080-guest Princess MedallionClass cruise ship features nearly 700 balconies, world-class dining, and dazzling entertainment Princess Cruises announces new summer cruises from Los Angeles…
Cruise

Discovery Princess cruises ahead on maiden voyage in Mexico

Megha Paul Mar 29, 2022
Princess Cruises has revealed a first glimpse of its newest MedallionClass ship – Discovery Princess – celebrating her maiden voyage to the Mexican Riviera

This Hotel Just Opened and Is Already Rated One Of The World Best

Joe Cusmano Feb 24, 2022
Hotel Terrestre by Grupo Habita is a collection of seven spectacular Brutalist buildings strategically placed to take full use of views of the Oaxacan coast.

Aeromexico restarts service to Mexico City

Megha Paul Feb 17, 2022
Aeromexico will resume operations to Mexico City as of April 1 with five weekly flights, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Reopening updates

5 destinations open for travel right now

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2021
As vaccination rates continue to go up, more destinations are reopening to tourists.

Wyndham unveils an upper midscale resort brand Wyndham Alltra

Kristin Mariano Oct 7, 2021
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Playa Hotels & Resorts have announced today the launch of a new all-inclusive resort brand, Wyndham Alltra.
Tourism

WTTC applauds private sector’s united approach to building travel recovery

Megha Paul Apr 27, 2021
World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit has opened up as the first post-pandemic physical event in Mexico this week
Vaccination Updates

WTTC to hold Global Summit in April 2021

Megha Paul Feb 16, 2021
The WTTC Global Summit is being organised in partnership with the government of Quintana Roo in Mexico and will be held in Cancun, Mexico on 25-27 April
Hotels

Meliá Hotels offers free COVID-19 test, health insurance

Kristin Mariano Jan 26, 2021
Meliá Hotels International has announced that it will offer free on-site COVID antigen testing for all guests, in its ten hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Reopening updates

These are the holiday destinations people are booking for 2021

Kristin Mariano Dec 15, 2020
Here are the top 10 travel destinations of 2021:

WTTC to hold Global Summit in March in Cancun to help restore travel around the world

Megha Paul Nov 18, 2020
The first major conference in the ‘new normal’ of the COVID-19 world will take place in Cancun, Mexico on 23-25 March 2021, hosted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

These countries will pay you to travel

Kristin Mariano Oct 9, 2020
As a way to kickstart tourism, some countries are handing out incentives in terms of vouchers or discounts to encourage people to travel.

‘Guanajuato, Live Great Stories’ reactivation campaign to capitalise on state’s history to attract tourists in Mexico

Megha Paul Oct 1, 2020
Guanajuato has started its tourism reactivation with the launch of its new brand with the slogan ‘Guanajuato, live great stories
Startups

DiDi introduces AI to verify post-COVID-19 measures in Latin America

Kristin Mariano May 26, 2020
Didi Chuxing (DiDi) will be rolling out a comprehensive in-app Health-Guard program to its Latin American markets to help better protect the health of driver partners and passengers.
Associations

WTTC postpones 20th Global Summit until Autumn 2020

Megha Paul Mar 12, 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global travel and tourism private sector, and the government of Quintana Roo in Mexico, have announced that the 20th…

Look who’s speaking at WTTC’s 20th Global Summit

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled the first exciting news regarding its 20th Global Summit this year, in Cancun, Quintana Roo. The summit will feature the…

Uber’s former CEO Travis Kalanick finances 3D-printed hotel start-up

Kristin Mariano Feb 10, 2020
Travis Kalanick, the co-founder of Uber, is among the backers of a new hotel start-up Habitas that makes 3D-printed hotels.
Events

WTTC’s 2020 Summit moved from Puerto Rico to Mexico

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its annual Global Summit will now be held in Cancun, Mexico from 21-23 April with a major event in San Juan, Puerto Rico to be…

7 most ‘Instagrammed’ attractions around the world

Kristin Mariano Dec 27, 2019
As we move into a new decade, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts has uncovered the Most Instagrammed Sights Of 2019, as part of their InterContinental ICons campaign.

Jiangxi seduces Mexico with beauty, culture and history

Alastair Newport Dec 25, 2019
China's Jiangxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism held the 2019 "Beautiful Jiangxi Scenery" Cultural Tourism (Mexico) Promotion Conference in Mexico City on December 13. The…

Marriott to debut Moxy brand in Mexico City

Megha Paul Dec 25, 2019
Marriott has signed a contract with Grupo Elise to debut the company’s millennial-focused Moxy Hotels brand in Mexico with a 120-room hotel. The property will open in stylish Chapultepec…
Cruise

Six injured when two Carnival cruise ships collide in Mexico

Kristin Mariano Dec 21, 2019
Six people aboard the Carnival Glory suffered minor injuries when it collided with another Carnival ship, Legend, in the port of Mexico’s Caribbean resort of Cozumel.

“Efficient, comfortable and reliable” TD speaks with Aeromexico’s Rocio Blazquez

Alastair Newport Dec 19, 2019
After eight years working as Aeromexico's regional director for Europe, Rocio Blazquez has learnt a thing or two about what it takes to be a success in a competitive market. TD tracked down…
Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: DiDi, Rapido, and WeTravel launch new services

Kristin Mariano Nov 7, 2019
DiDi Chuxing is launching its food delivery in Mexico City, while Bangalore-based Rapido is expanding in New Delhi by offering free rides.

A ‘journey deeper’ for agents at ILTM North America 2019

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019
The world’s most high-end travel suppliers and experiences from 60 countries gathered in Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico at the 8th edition of International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM)…

IHG’s avid hotels fuels international growth with new market entry

Tian Tolentino Aug 8, 2019
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced that its avid hotels brand continues to expand, with nearly 200 signings now in place for new locations.
Tourism

Which wonder of the world is most popular on social media?

Kristin Mariano Jul 31, 2019
Throughout the years, there have been several lists of World Wonders that were compiled from ancient monuments to wonders of the present day.
Air

Fun in the sun! Air Canada introduces winter service to Cancun and Punta Cana

Megha Paul Jul 23, 2019
Air Canada has announced two new winter services from Quebec City to popular sun destinations Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Service to Cancun begins on 21 December…
Travel Tech

Roiback: 50% of mobile searches to come through voice tech by 2020

Alastair Newport Jul 12, 2019
The increase in mobile traffic and the importance of meta-searchers are some of the challenges that the hotel industry must face in order to enhance its direct channel and be able to respond…
Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Sustainable Travel International forms partnership with Mexico

Megha Paul Jul 3, 2019
Mexico’s National Protected Area Commission (CONANP) entered into a strategic partnership with Sustainable Travel International, a global non-profit organization dedicated to conserving…
Hospitality

Palladium Hotels continues to remove single-use plastics, reinforces environmental policy

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019
Palladium Hotel Group celebrated World Environment Day and World Oceans Day with initiatives in all its hotels throughout last week and a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the role…
Associations

TAT seduces South America with first ever trade event

Alastair Newport May 13, 2019
As one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world,  with the country expecting to hit 40 million visitors by 2020, Thailand is a magnet for leisure and business travellers from…
Global

BSpoke Tours: “there can be so much more to time off”

Alastair Newport Aug 23, 2018
If high action and adrenaline is your thing, then BSpoke Tours, UK based purveyors of stimulating holidays and excursions, has got the fix you need with its inventory of sports, fitness and…
Tourism

Grupo Vidanta EVP Iván Chávez joins Inter-American Dialogue’s President’s Leadership Council

Kristin Mariano Jul 4, 2018
The executive vice president of Mexico’s luxury resort developer Grupo Vidanta, Iván Chávez, is one of the newest members of Inter-American Dialogue’s President’s Leadership Council.
Caribbean

Gold Medal reveals 21% passenger increase to Mexico And Caribbean with latest 2019 brochure

Alastair Newport May 18, 2018
Following the release of its 2019 Florida brochure in April, Gold Medal has unveiled its new 2019 Caribbean and Mexico brochure, which comes in the wake of a 21% year-on-year increase in…
Air

Aeromexico and Jet Airways new codeshare “fundamental” to regional connectivity

Alastair Newport Apr 25, 2018
Aeromexico and Indian international airline Jet Airways have announced a new codeshare agreement this week, allowing passengers to travel between Mexico and India via London to Mexico City,…
Features

7 pod hotels to catch some rest on World Sleep Day 2018

Kristin Mariano Mar 16, 2018
Today, 16 March, we celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep - it's World Sleep Day! Good skin, a clear mind and better memory, these are only some of the benefits of a good night’s…
Travel Tech

BackHotel Lite – Roiback pocket booking engine already present in five countries

Alastair Newport Feb 21, 2018
BackHotel Lite, the new simplified version of Roiback’s booking engine for small chains and independent hotels, is already being used in five countries worldwide: Spain, Mexico, Indonesia,…
Consumer

Going places by making faces: Vacation glow inspires Expedia collab with Estee Lauder

Simon Willmore Jan 22, 2018
Both lifestyle brands jointly offer the opportunity to win the trip-of-a-lifetime to one of eight dream destinations from now until May 2018.
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico celebrates five years of London-Mexico City route

Jill Sayles Jan 19, 2018
Aeromexico recently celebrated five years of its service flying between London and Mexico City. Guest gathered at a lunch and networking event at the Grange St Paul's Hotel in London…
Hotels

The hottest hotels opening in 2018

Tian Tolentino Jan 15, 2018
Planning to go on a dream vacation this 2018? Celebrate the year in style by going to these jaw-dropping hotel destinations.
Cruise

CMV launches cruise brand for Mexican market

Jill Sayles Dec 19, 2017 21
British based cruise operator, CMV Travel and Leisure Group Limited (CMV) has announced the deployment of its ship Magellan to the Pacific Coast of Mexico for winter 2019 to support the…
Mexico

Palladium reveals refurbished TRS Yucatan Hotel

Jill Sayles Dec 1, 2017 19
The five-star adults-only TRS Yucatan Hotel reopened on 1 December following  renovations and offers personalised service through its Infinite Indulgence® programme. Part of Palladium…
Hotels

Hard Rock Hotel River Maya debuts Woodward and sports experience

Jill Sayles Oct 9, 2017 28
RCD Hotels and Woodward, a leader in the youth culture and action sports movement, have announced the opening of the new Woodward at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.  The partnership…
Tourism

LATA update on Mexico earthquake

Jill Sayles Sep 20, 2017
Following the strong earthquake of a 7.1 magnitude that hit Mexico on Tuesday 19 September, Colin Stewart, chairman of the Latin American Travel Association (LATA), said:  “Our hearts…
Hotels

Hard Rock Hotel hosts Rock Getaway Festival

Jill Sayles Aug 30, 2017
The Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya’s Rock Getaway Festival this October will see 21 iconic rock bands and artists perform.  The performers at the event taking place from 26 October to 1…
Hotels

UNICO launches experimental wedding packages

Jill Sayles Aug 29, 2017
UNICO 20°N 87°W Hotel Riviera Maya has launched three experimental wedding experiences with personalised details.  These include: The Riviera Maya Experience - a new take on the…
Airlines and Aviation

ANA opens Star Wars-themed airport lounge for kids

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2017
ANA has opened a unique children's airport lounge at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. As part of the Japanese airline's five-year partnership with Disney, the new Star Wars-themed lounge has…
Hotels

UNICO 20°N 87°W extends ‘Unlimited Inclusions’ with complimentary water sports activities

Jill Sayles Jul 26, 2017
UNICO 20°N 87°W Hotel Riviera Maya has extended its ‘Unlimited Inclusions’ offering to encompass daily water sports activities for its guests.  Available between 8am–4pm daily, these …
Hotels

Where to Stay: including the new Conrad Osaka, Raffles London and Shangri-La Melbourne

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017
Conrad Osaka Location: Floors 33-40 of the Nakanoshima Festival Complex, between Osaka's Umeda and Namba districts Grade: Luxury Keys: 164 Facilities: Four restaurants, a 40th…
Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways gets connected to Mexico

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2017
Jet Airways has signed a new agreement that will allow Indian passengers to connect to Mexico. The Mumbai-based airline has penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aeromexico…
Airlines and Aviation

First Chinese airline flies to Mexico

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2017
China Southern Airlines has become the first Chinese carrier to fly non-stop to Mexico. Asia's largest airline in terms of passenger traffic, China Southern is aiming to tap the emerging…
Tourism

President of Mexico showcases record tourism figures at Tianguis Turistico

Maria Airey Mar 29, 2017
Tianguis Turistico, Mexico´s largest trade event, is the number one platform for promoting the country´s diverse tourism offerings. The four day event began with a large opening ceremony…
Mexico

Acapulco hosts the 42nd edition of Tianguis Turistico

Maria Airey Mar 15, 2017
The Mexico Tourism Board has announced that nearly 1,000 companies from 80 different countries are expected to participate in the 42nd edition of the renowned Tianguis Turistico, taking…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2017
THAI expands connections with neighbour Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia) When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017 Who? Thai Smile Why? Long-awaited direct…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico spreads wings to South Korea

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
Aeromexico will expand its Asian network this year with the launch of its first ever flights to South Korea. Commencing on 27 May 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights…
Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in Perth, Cabo San Lucas, Fuzhou and Dubai

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2017
Crown Towers Perth Location: On the banks of the Swan River Grade: Luxury Keys: 500 Facilities: Large spa, outdoor pool, theatre, eight F&B outlets including a Nobu restaurant…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico witnesses 25% hike in YTD UK passenger numbers

Gemma Greenwood Nov 20, 2016
Aeromexico continues to report strong UK market growth as its Heathrow-Mexico City B787 Dreamliner service proves increasingly popular with discerning passengers. Mexico’s flag…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Mexico City lures MICE market with local experiences

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2016
Mexico City is aiming to differentiate its MICE industry by offering event planners and delegates more authentic local experiences. Speaking to Travel Daily at the World Travel Market…
Airlines and Aviation

ANA to fly Dreamliner direct to Mexico

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2016
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch its first ever flights to Mexico early next year, aboard its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Commencing on 15 February 2017, the Japanese carrier will…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico extends sales reach into India

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2016
Aeromexico has continued its global expansion with the hiring of a new sales and marketing representative in India. Discover the World has now started representing the Mexican carrier…
United States

Trafalgar launches 2017 North America schedule

Aaron Greenwood Jun 22, 2016
Trafalgar has launched its USA & Canada 2017 programme. The expanded product offering includes the introduction of Texas as a destination, with new itinerary Adventures of the Lone…
United States

ANA plans major US expansion from Tokyo Haneda

Mark Elliott May 12, 2016
ANA has unveiled plans to launch two major new routes linking Tokyo Haneda Airport with the US. Having been awarded three new daytime departure slots at Haneda, the Japanese airline…
Airlines and Aviation

Fly Around the World with Aeromexico

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2016
Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, flies from Terminal 4 at Heathrow International Airport to Mexico City with its 787 Dreamliner. From there customers can connect to 45…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico flies Dreamliner to Shanghai

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2016
Aeromexico has started flying its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Shanghai. Effective immediately, the Mexico City-Tijuana-Shanghai route will be operated using the 243-seat,…
Hotels

Hong Kong’s Cachet Hotel Group to debut in the Americas

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2015
Hong Kong-based Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) has unveiled plans to launch its first property in the Americas. The dual-branded Cachet Corazon project will be located in the Mexican resort…
Airlines and Aviation

Air France to launch Mexico’s first A380 flights

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2015
Air France will deploy its Airbus A380 to Mexico next year, marking the first time the world's largest passenger aircraft has operated a scheduled service to the country. From January…
Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-face: Nieves Rodríguez, Aeromexico country manager, UK & Ireland

Gemma Greenwood Jun 8, 2015
How has the Mexico City-London Heathrow route performed since you launched it two years ago?  The route has enjoyed a favourable maturation period with acceptable load factors. The…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico plans fifth weekly London flight

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2015
Aeromexico has announced plans to operate five flights a week between London Heathrow and Mexico City later this year. The airline’s senior vice president global sales Jorge Goytortua…
Mexico

Reed acquires Mexican MICE event

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2014
Reed Exhibitions has added a Mexican show to its portfolio after acquiring Grupo Fidalex. ICOMEX has now become the first trade show in Latin America under the IBTM group. Overall…
United States

Investigation into spacecraft crash continues

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2014
Authorities are still investigating a Virgin Galactic spacecraft that crashed on Friday evening (31 October), killing one of its pilots. Branson arrived in Mojave on Saturday to help…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico looks east with Asian expansion

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2014
Aeromexico is expanding its operations in Asia, with the launch of extra flights to Tokyo and Shanghai. Starting in April 2014, the Mexican carrier will add its fourth weekly flight to…
Tourism Boards

Mexico showcases to the world

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014
Mexico takes centre stage as the show’s country partner this year, using its infrastructure growth to appeal worldwide. Tourism already generates 8.4% of Mexico’s GDP and its…
Cuba

Vietnam, Mexico and Cuba rising in Kuoni favourites

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2014
Kuoni has listed Vietnam, Mexico and Cuba as its top growing long-haul holiday destinations for British travellers. In a new report out by the tour operator today, all three…
Hotels

IBEROSTAR’s turnover rises 6%

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2014
IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts posted a 6% increase in turnover in 2013 compared to the previous year. New openings in Mexico and South America as well as renovations in hotels in its…
United States

Carnival announces concert series

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2014
Jennifer Hudson and Olivia Newton-John are amongst the stars signed up to perform on Carnival Cruise Line's ships this year as part of a new concert series.  Forty-nine paid-for…
United States

Fire risk known before Carnival Triumph sailed

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2013
Documents have been unveiled detailing how Carnival Triumph was facing safety issues a year before an engine room fire took place on the ship earlier this year. Reports and inspection…
Mexico

Thomson gets in on the scene with new hotel brand

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2013
Thomson has launched a new hotel concept aimed at young travellers looking for quiet hotels near nightlife centres. The new Thomson Scene hotels are aimed at 25-35 year olds and have…
Hotels

Ritz-Carlton inaugurates Aruba property

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2013
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC announced the opening of its sixth luxury resort in the Caribbean & Mexico portfolio with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Aruba. The new…
Mexico

MasterChef trips unveiled

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2013
Itinerary details of Cox & Kings’ new MasterChef Travel venture with the television brand have been announced. After Travel Daily reported the launch of the venture earlier this…
Hotels

Hyatt’s new all-inclusive brands launched

Mark Elliott Nov 7, 2013
Hyatt has introduced two new all-inclusive brands in what the group calls the fastest-growing segment of the hotel industry. Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara will initially launch in Latin…
United States

Loews eyes European development

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2013
Loews Hotels & Resorts is looking to build hotels in Europe as the US hotel chain continues to invest in new and renovated hotels. The hotel group has already acquired three…
UK

Perfect Weddings Abroad launches honeymoon website

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2013
Overseas wedding company Perfect Weddings Abroad has launched a new standalone honeymoon website. PerfectHoneymoonsAbroad.co.uk features holidays to the Caribbean, Mexico, Indian…
Airlines and Aviation

Thomson starts Dreamliner winter on a summer high

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2013
Thomson Airways has continued to ramp up its Dreamliner services as it looks to welcome its 250,000th passenger onboard the aircraft this winter. So far 240,000 people have travelled…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico reports 8.7% rise in demand

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013
Mexican carrier Aeromexico saw its demand rise 8.7% year-on-year in August, its most significant rise since February 2012. Passenger numbers also increased 7.5% year-on-year, reaching…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico asks for light-skinned actors to be in advert

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2013
The national carrier of Mexico, Aeromexico, has been forced to apologise after a casting call for one of its adverts said it was only looking for light-skinned people.  The airline,…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico becomes new Dreamliner operator

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2013
Aeromexico has become the 14th airline in the world to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Mexican carrier took delivery of its first Dreamliner on Friday (16 August 2013), from…
UK

Funway offers agents fam trip

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2013
Tour operator Funway Holidays is running a competition giving agents the chance to win a fam trip to either the Dominican Republic or Mexico.  The trips which depart on the 18 and 19…
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia codeshares to Mexico

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2013
Virgin Australia will soon be able to offer flights to Mexico, following the expansion of its codeshare with Delta Air Lines. The airline will now place its 'VA' code on Delta's…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico unveils Dreamliner destinations

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2013
Aeromexico expects to take delivery of its first Dreamliners this year, and intends to fly the aircraft to New York, Paris and Tokyo. The Mexican carrier is on track to receive its…
Hotels

AMResorts posts revenue growth

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2013 0
AMResorts has seen a 21% increase in revenue for 2012 year-on-year following entrances into new destinations and property openings.  The management company, which represents Zoetry…
Hotels

Spa travel bookings on the rise

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2013 6
Spa travel breaks have seen an upturn in bookings with travel agents seeing a 37% increase, new statistics from SpaFinder Wellness have revealed. The spa network said 68% of agents had…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico commences London flights

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2012 15
Aeromexico started flights between Heathrow and Mexico City at the weekend. The SkyTeam member is now flying three times a week from Terminal 4 with connections into the US, Canada, central…
United States

Carnival cancels European sailings

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2012 18
Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled five European cruises, all due to sail between September and November 2013. The cancelled voyages were due to take place on the 2,124-passenger Carnival…
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic boosts Cancun services

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2012 16
Virgin Atlantic has announced it is to bump up its services to Cancun following high demand on the route. The airline has carried 17,000 passengers on the route and is expected to carry…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico places huge aircraft order

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2012 20
Aeromexico has placed a huge order with Boeing for up to 100 aircraft. The Mexican airline has signed an agreement to purchase 90 B737 MAX aircraft and 10 B787s, worth £6.9bn (US$10.8…
Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico places huge aircraft order

Jul 26, 2012 0
Aeromexico has placed a huge order with Boeing for up to 100 aircraft. The Mexican airline has signed an agreement to purchase 90 B737 MAX aircraft and 10 B787s, worth US$10.8 billion…
Hotels

Accor acquires Latin America’s Grupo Posadas

Jul 17, 2012 8
Accor has continued its global expansion with the acquisition of the hotel assets of Grupo Posadas, a Mexican hotel company. The deal, which is worth US$275 million, will see Accor…
Hotels

Marriott delays hotel openings

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2012 20
Marriott International has delayed the opening of new hotels in Mexico, Asia and the Middle East until next year.  The US-based hotel chain said construction delays had pushed back the…
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin adds anti-APD slogan to e-tickets

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2012 10
Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays are to display a message criticising APD on their e-tickets. The tickets will also include a link to A Fair Tax on Flying’s website to generate awareness…
Airlines and Aviation

Latin American Briefs

Jun 21, 2012 15
American boost Brazil  American Airlines has expanded its range of services between Miami and Brazil, with the launch of a new route and added frequencies on two existing services. Last…
Hotels

Hyatt announces completion of acquisition and rebranding of Hotel Nikko Mexico

Mark Elliott May 28, 2012 1
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate completed its previously announced acquisition of the 756-room Hotel Nikko Mexico from Japan-Mexico Hotel Investment Co, Ltd for…
Tourism Boards

Saudi’s tourism’s contribution to GDP 7.2%

Mark Elliott May 19, 2012 16
Chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) Prince Sultan bin Salman has asked ministers and officials in charge of tourism in the G20 to take immediate and serious…
Hotels

Hard Rock Hotels to expand in Mexico

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2011 0
Hard Rock International has announced an expansion into Mexicowith three new properties. The music-inspired company previously partnered withPalace Resorts LLC to open a hotel in Punta Cana…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Europa launches Gatwick-Mexico City route

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2011
Air Europa is to commence flights between Gatwick and Mexico City this weekend. The new route travels via Madrid from 2 July and is part of its larger expansion into South America and the…
Cruise

Crystal cancels call at Mazatlan

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2011
Crystal Cruises has cancelled its call to Mazatlan following reports of violence in the Mexican port. Crystal Symphony was due to visit the port on 4 April but will now stay overnight at…
Hotels

Welk resorts welcome new Central American property

Jan 12, 2010
Welk Resorts opened its seventh vacation ownership resort last month - Sirena del Mar, located in Los Cabos, Mexico. Members of the Welk Resorts Platinum Program will now have access to the…
Hotels

Marriott to develop Mexican portfolio

Dec 10, 2009
Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has bolstered its international hotel development strategy in the Americas by signing an agreement with Pulso Hotelero of Mexico to develop 36 Fairfield…
Hotels

IHG press ahead with expansion

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2008
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced plans to continue its global property portfolio expansion in the Americas region, which has grown from 13 to 21 in the past months.…
Hotels

Marriott to triple Mexico presence

Jul 21, 2008
Marriott International has announcedagreements that it expects will nearly triple its lodging presence in Mexico over thenext five years. The plans involve add 29 Marriott-branded properties…

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