A leading Rancho Mirage golf resort has announced a change in its name and celebrates it with a room package that includes free golf. Now called The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, the addition of “Golf” better reflects...Read more

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation today announced its newest hotel in the Atlanta area, the 426 room Sonesta Gwinnett Place. Scheduled to come under Sonesta management next month, this full service hotel is located in the Atlanta suburb of Duluth. The...Read more

On April 22 JetBlue Airways launched New York’s only nonstop service to city of Albuquerque. Dave Barger, JetBlue’s President and CEO, was joined by Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry during the inaugural flight’s departure ceremony at Kennedy International Airport. “Today we’re...Read more

Virgin America celebrated the launch of its new daily nonstop flight service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) with a red carpet welcome for guests onboard its inaugural flight. The three daily roundtrip...Read more

More than 300 travel and tourism professionals from 45 states paid hundreds of visits to U.S. senators and representatives—covering more than half of Congress—during Destination: Capitol Hill last week in Washington, D.C. This legislative fly-in, organized by the U.S. Travel...Read more

The legend of Bourbon Country and thoroughbreds comes through loud and clear in eastern Kentucky where both reign. Add to that a genteel lifestyle accented with white-board fences cross-crossing lush pastures. More highlights to make this destination an ideal slice...Read more

The opening of Pestana South Beach Art Deco Hotel on April 8 means more than a new hotel on Miami’s South Beach, it represents the first investment by the Group Pestana in the U.S. market. Pestana, Portugal’s largest tourism group,...Read more

The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) today revealed how it will bring together the state’s new brand and tagline – “Nevada: A World Within. A State Apart.” The brand captures the duality of the state’s extraordinary natural, cultural and business...Read more

ARC has announced today that Porter Airlines (PD), a Toronto-based regional carrier, has joined ARC to extend the carrier’s reach into the U.S. market. As an ARC participating carrier, Porter can now quickly expand its services and provide more air...Read more

Two leading villa rental companies, Villas of Distinction and Island Hideaways, announced their partnership with Excursionist, a luxury experiential travel website, offering a selection of unique experiences worldwide for the busy discerning traveler and its travel industry partners. “Partnering with Excursionist...Read more