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Canadians shift their travel focus from the U.S. towards global destinations amid trade tensions – Image Credit: Unsplash    Due to the ongoing trade tensions, Canadians are choosing international destinations more than U.S.-bound trips. Canadians are spending more money on travel to Buenos Aires and Osaka. Recently, Canadians have re-evaluated their vacation plans and are now choosing international destinations over the United States. This is due to the continuing trade tensions between Canada and the US. Kelly Bergquist, an Edmonton resident who used to visit the U.S. every year, now considers destinations such as Mexico and the Balkans. Her sentiment…

voco Hamburg — Photo by IHG The Hamburg-based hotel group NOVUM Hospitality and IHG Hotels & Resorts areAnother project has been signed under the voco brand, a lease for a new voco Hamburg – Altona with 143 rooms. This is the second project in the strategic partnership between the two hotels companies, following the voco Berlin Alexanderplatz that was announced in June. Location in Hamburg-Altona is excellent The future voco Hamburg-Altona is being built on Schleswiger Straße, in the immediate vicinity of Hamburg-Altona station, one of the Hanseatic city’s most important transportation hubs. In the western part of the city,…

There’s one more major holiday weekend to enjoy before summer ends: Labor Day Weekend. While the official holiday falls on Sept. 1, the long weekend really begins the Friday before on Aug. 29—or even Thursday, Aug. 28, if you’ve got a little PTO to spare. Now’s the time to start booking those fall getaways and mapping out your winter travel plans—but don’t pack away the swimsuits and flip-flops just yet. This year’s top trending destinations have all the essentials for a final summer escape—sun-soaked beaches, island breezes, and plenty of warm weather. They also promise more, including the chance to…

Accor may be in the midst of a strategic shakeup, again: The latest sign is that it is considering an IPO in the U.S. for its joint venture Ennismore, which is currently looking at bankers, Skift has learned from a source familiar with the plans. Skift reported in October that LVMH had secured the option to purchase Accor’s Orient Express by 2027, as part of a partnership signed last year. It will take some time for an Ennismore IPO to materialize. Then comes the more difficult question: How much is Accor’s rest worth? What should its new strategic plan be? An Accor…

Arbor Lodging Partners has acquired Eaglewood Resort & Spa, a 295-room, full-service resort located in Itasca, IL, directly adjacent to the Medinah Country Club. The resort is only four miles from O’Hare International Airport. It’s also close to the downtown Chicago area. The property, which is located on 102 acres, offers 39,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, an 18-hole USGA-certified championship golf course, and a range of wellness and leisure amenities including multiple F&B outlets, a full-service spa and bowling alley. “We are thrilled to add Eaglewood Resort & Spa to our portfolio as a distinctive asset with strong fundamentals…

The most wonderful time of year is upon us. New York City! No, Christmas isn’t here already—you’re not losing your mind or behind on your shopping—but it is August, which means that the US Open tennis tournament is about to take the city that never sleeps by storm.Players, coaches, and spectators The entire world will be attracted to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center You can also find out more about the following: Queens Watch the best international tennis players compete for the final Grand Slam of the season. Tickets are always a hot commodity—and any New Yorker, tennis…

Reading Time < 1 Minutes The Coniston Hotel Country Estate and Spa Tim O’Sullivan is the new General Manager of the company.  O’Sullivan brings 25 years of experience in hospitality, having served as a general manager of the Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa, and prior to that, he led Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, where he oversaw a major refurbishment and launched a new dining concept. He spent 19 years in Whitbread, holding various senior positions.  O’Sullivan said: “I’m thrilled to be joining The Coniston at such a pivotal moment. The estate is a truly unique offering, from the award-winning spa to…

Spirit Airlines announces new flights to Belize, Cayman Islands and more.In the winter of this year, both routes will run three times per week out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Celebrate the launch of new routes by booking introductory fares starting at $66. Spirit Airlines, a low-cost airline, is expanding its service to destinations with warm weather. This makes it easier to jet off on a tropical beach holiday. Spirit will launch its new service on November 21. launch Three times per week, flights are offered from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Belize’s Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, BZE, three times a week.…

Images by Private Selection Hotels & Tours Grand Metropolitan Hotels (GMH) has announced an investment in Private Selection Hotels & Tours (PSH), with over 50 properties in Switzerland and Europe, to secure a 51% majority stake preparing the luxury and boutique hotel portfolio for international expansion as a strategic partner to the Swiss Hospitality Collection. Following a long-established cooperation, Private Selection Hotels & Tours (PSH) will retain its content and personnel autonomy. PSH, as part of GMH now enjoys increased market visibility and new strategic perspectives thanks to partnership with Swiss Hospitality Collection. SHC aims to create a powerful network…

Accor Plus will rebrand all memberships and convert them to a NEW format, the ALL Accor+ Explorer, starting October 1, 2025. This subscription includes two free nights per year and a wider range of global discounts. Existing members are automatically upgraded to ALL Accor+ explorer membership. The change is in line the growth of subscriptions models worldwide. ALL Accor+ Explorer gives members access to up to two free nights per year across Asia-Pacific. Dining discounts are available at over 1,600 restaurants in the region, including 15% off beverages and 30% off food. The members will receive 30 Status nights annually…