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It was once a secret that a rich, varied region surrounded Barcelona. Only locals and residents knew this. It was never exactly a secret, yet few visitors once ventured beyond the city’s limits for the best day trips from Barcelona—to explore the mysterious mountain range hovering on the horizon, or to discover a coastline untouched by resorts and cerveza sellers. Today, the sights of travelers are even more expansive: CataloniaRecent recognition of’s as a World Region of Gastronomy demonstrates that there’s plenty of great food to be found outside of the capital. From Girona to the Catalan Pyrenees, culinary superheroes…
Charlestowne Hotels Images Charlestowne Hotels announces Alicia Carr’s appointment as Vice President of Finance. Charlestowne Hotels is a leading hospitality company, known for its portfolio lifestyle properties. Carr will be in charge of the financial operations at Charlestowne Hotels’ growing portfolio of hotels and food outlets. She is responsible for budgeting, strategic planning and performance analyses to ensure continued success. Carr has more than 20 year’s experience as a leader in the hospitality industry. She is a strong advocate of accountability and disciplined implementation. Most recently, she served as Vice-President of Finance at Collegiate Hotel Group. In this role, she…
On June 6, the LAX/Metro Transit Center will officially open. It connects Los Angeles International Airport with two Metro lines and fourteen bus lines. In the future, the Automated People Mover Train will connect the LAX/Metro Transit Center directly to LAX. For now, however, travelers are able to take the free shuttles that run between the two locations.The center opens just in time to host several major events, including the FIFA World Cup in 2026, the Super Bowl of 2027, and the Olympics in 2028. The following are some of the ways to get in touch with us Los Angeles,…
Source: Infor®, The Industry Cloud Company, and SHRSHR is Infor’s preferred Central Reservation System Partner. This collaboration combines Infor’s Hospitality Management Solution with SHR’s advanced CRS, creating a seamless integrated platform. It eliminates fragmentation of technology and provides a unified hotelier experience. Hoteliers today are expected to deliver personalized, high-touch guest experiences—yet their technology stacks are often disconnected and inefficient. We’re removing barriers to efficiency and empowering hotels with centralized tools to manage the full guest journey—from booking to rebooking—while driving profitability and loyalty. This partnership allows more properties to transition to a customer-focused, data driven approach to hospitality. Alan…
American Airlines said it will appeal a Texas federal court ruling that sided with Skiplagged’s use of the airline’s name — the ruling, however, still left the flight-booking site on the hook for $9.4 million in copyright damages for use of American’s logo. The decision is the latest in a longstanding feud between airlines and Skiplagged over the promotion of ‘hidden-city ticketing’, which has caused them to be angry for disrupting the operations of the airlines. This scenario allows flyers to score cheap tickets when they book connecting flights and leave at the connecting city rather than continuing on to…
Marriott’s global head of technology says AI could one day transform the hotel industry, but that any innovation must put guests first. Naveen manga, global chief technologist for Marriott International and Kurien Jabr, partner and managing Director at Highgate Technology Ventures said AI should be used in order to improve human experience. Manga, who spoke at the recent Recen
The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad (OCSR) is a historic scenic railroad that takes travelers along Oregon’s lush coast.This 90-minute roundtrip journey allows travelers to explore Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach or other small towns.Plus, the train will be pulled by an old steam locomotive that is 99 years old or a vintage diesel locomotive. On a stretch Oregon Coast An old steam locomotive, clinging to the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean where pine-covered mountains roll down towards the ocean, offers a peaceful view. The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad This heritage railway connects the small towns Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach. Passengers will experience…
Reading Time 2 The following are some of the most recent and relevant articles. UK: Holborn-based hotel Rosewood London has promoted Emmanuele Selvaggi as hotel manager with effect from 16 June 2025. Selvaggi was previously director of rooms at the company, and he had been credited with improving metrics for guest satisfaction as well as boosting performance in that division. He began his career as a room manager at Four Seasons Boston. Selvaggi also held positions in Geneva, Doha Prague, Florence and London. In 2021, he will join Rosewood London. Selvaggi, in his previous position, led the front-office to its…
“Rise & shine, get your boards ready.” It was the mantra I followed every morning during my stay at Puerto Escondido. Nestled just steps away from one of the most stunning beaches in town, I was able to enjoy the early morning swells of the serene Bahía known as Playa Carrizalillo.I was a Mexican American traveling in search of an authentic local experience. Born in Mexico City Now based in New YorkI’ve always felt the urge to explore lesser-known parts of the country where my roots are. After hearing about this town from friends and family for many years, I…
The wetlands cover more than 800 sq. miles. Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States—a place where land and water blur into one. The Florida Everglades is best explored from the water, as opposed to most national parks. Nearly one-third is navigable waterways. Narrow channels wind their way through dense mangroves, while countless islands dot the Florida coast. “The boating here is like no other.” The vast network of waterways is comprised of marshes, mangrove forests and slow-moving river systems. Boatmart in a blog post. The more remote areas are only accessible via airboat, canoe,…