Update on Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Walt Disney World continues to take a measured and deliberate approach to reopening their Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and as of today, they are now accepting bookings … Read more
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Drury Hotels to Develop Property in Disney Springs Resort Area
Drury Hotels is developing its largest property to date, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista, and will begin to welcome guests by spring … Read more
Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels to Continue Offering Select Disney Resort Hotel Benefits Throughout 2019
For 2019, Walt Disney World® Resort is continuing to extend some benefits, including Extra Magic Hours and FastPass+, currently available to Disney Resort hotel Guests, to those staying … Read more
RIU Hotels contributes to the creation of 100 temporary classrooms and the education of 4,000 children in Mexico
Thanks to the collaboration between the hotel chain and UNICEF, half a year since the earthquakes, 1,020 teachers have received training in psychosocial support, … Read more
Universal unveils details on 2 hotels at former Wet ‘n Wild site
According to The Orlando Sentinel this morning, Universal Orlando has shared some details about the hotels that will be built on the former Wet ‘n … Read more
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes in Guatemala, Triggers Landslides
Several media outlets are reporting that a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Guatemala early Wednesday, causing moderate damage and injuring at least one person. CBS News … Read more
Mexico’s Colonial Cities Roll Out New Hotels, Attractions
Mexico’s colonial cities are making hotel headlines and otherwise ramping up their game. In San Luis Potosi, a new Conrad has opened its doors. It’s … Read more
Coming Soon to Universal Orlando: A Wizarding World Expansion, New Hotels, and More
Though we’re certainly excited about the impending opening of Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon next month at Universal Studios Florida and the 2018 … Read more
Gaylord Palms Adds FlowRider and Three New Water Slides
Aquatic Development Group (ADG) has completed a second phased expansion at the Gaylord Palms and Convention Center adding a FlowRider Double as part of a … Read more
Marriott Reveals Dramatic Expansion Plans for Europe
Marriott International outlined a series of ambitious expansion goals for Europe on the heels of the company’s completed acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide … Read more
Hyatt to Manage Baha Mar Properties Under Pact
Agreements to enable the long-awaited opening of the $3.5 billion Baha Mar mega-resort continue to fall into place. A Hyatt Hotels Corporation affiliate will manage … Read more
Marriott upgrades mobile app
Marriott International has revamped its smartphone app, enabling Marriott Rewards members to request room upgrades and late checkout, and to use their phones to check … Read more
Mandarin Oriental to Open Luxury Hotel and Residences in Honolulu, Hawaii
Last week, we hinted at the possibility of Mandarin Oriental heading back to Hawaii and now Travel Agent can officially confirm that the Mandarin Oriental … Read more
New York hotel leaving Holiday Inn chain
The Holiday Inn New York City Midtown-57th Street will become an independent hotel on Feb. 14, operating as The Watson. The two-tower hotel has 600 … Read more
Fairmont will take over Los Angeles’ iconic Century Plaza
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will take over Los Angeles’s Century Plaza Hotel when the iconic property reopens after its planned redevelopment is completed next year. … Read more