Kempinski resort coming to Turks and Caicos

Kempinski Hotels will plant a flag on Turks & Caicos’ famous Grace Bay Beach, announcing plans for a new luxury resort and residential complex in Providenciales. Located near the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club, the Kempinski Grace Bay will…

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Edition opens Singapore hotel

Lifestyle brand Edition has opened its first hotel in Southeast Asia, the Singapore Edition. Conceived by Ian Schrager (who partnered with Marriott to launch Edition in 2008) in collaboration with interior design firm Cap Atelier, the 204-room Singapore Edition is…

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Refreshed Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda reopens

The Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, has reopened following a nearly eight-month, $35 million renovation. The newly reimagined property draws inspiration from the indigenous people of the Caribbean, the Taino. The resort said the “Taino Soul”…

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Could a volcanic eruption in Iceland disrupt travel?

AccuWeather meteorologists warned Nov. 13 that flight disruptions could be a possibility in the coming weeks if a volcano in Iceland showing increased signs of seismic activity erupts. Volcanic ash sent into the atmosphere could cause air travel disruptions and…

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Disney Cruise Line opens Port Everglades terminal

Disney Cruise Line on Monday cut the ribbon on its cruise terminal at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, the line’s second year-round homeport in Florida.ย  The Disney Dream will begin sailing from Port Everglades on Nov. 20, followed by the…

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Trump hotel in Hawaii will be rebranded

The Trump International Hotel Waikiki is shedding its Trump affiliation. The hotel will reflag as the Wakea Waikiki Beach and join Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio this February. Located near Waikiki Beach on Oahu, the 462-room Trump International Hotel…

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Wyndham opens its first resort in Barbados

The Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord’s Castle Resort & Spa has opened in Bridgetown. The oceanfront, all-inclusive resort marks Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ debut in Barbados. The all-inclusive resort features all new construction, offering 422 guestrooms, including 37 suites. It…

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