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Top 5 Things You Can’t Miss St. George Inn is a great place to stay for a low-cost rate and has pet-friendly rooms.After a long day at the beach, head to the Blue Parrot and enjoy a frozen Sand Blaster with the best sunset in miles.Art of Glass offers a mixed-media workshop where you can use your shells collected at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park to create a souvenir.Cape St. George Lighthouse & Museum offers a fascinating history of the lighthouse, its keepers and the landmark. If you are lucky, the climb up to the top…
Travel Outlook – Images Our recent article discusses the importance of a good quality, “Cost-Effective AI Solutions for a Complex Market,” We explored how AI can help hospitality professionals overcome challenges such as staff shortages and rising costs. But emotional intelligence is one area where AI solutions often fall short. AI has made many advances, but the emotional intelligence divide remains one of its biggest challenges. According to a PwC study, 73% say that the experience of customers is important in making their purchase decisionsEmotional connection is a major driver of customer loyalty. How can hotels create emotional connections when…
Paradise is often found in the best private island resorts that are scattered across the most desirable tropical locations on the planet. The islands are able to keep room inventories low and prices high by keeping their experience for only a few. From Indonesia to the Maldives The following are some of the ways to get in touch with us: Turks and CaicosThese exclusive island getaways offer a rare combination of personal space and privacy, as well as natural beauty and luxury.There are no two islands alike. Others offer a full-throttled adventure with jungle trails, underwater worlds and helicopter safaris…
Sonoma County Hospitality Portfolio listed for sale – Image Credit CBRE Now, the Sonoma Best Hospitality Group’s portfolio of commercial, event/venue space, and inns is up for sale. The portfolio is comprised of well-known businesses such as Cornerstone Sonoma and The Post. It is a court-supervised transaction, so the sale will require court approval. Portfolio Overview This portfolio is operated by the Sonoma Best Hospitality Group in Sonoma County. The group is known for its outstanding service and high-quality restaurants, accommodations, and catering services. Its goal is to create unforgettable experiences, evoking the hospitality of the region and its rich…
My country and I had changed in ways that I did not recognize. Traveling made me realize that I still harbor a residual shame for being gay. It took launching myself from the contexts of America and my motherland in order to recognize this. The healing happens as we return.Boats traversing Tonlé Sap lake in Phnom Penh Getty ImagesWe took a trip to the river on our last day in Phnom Penh before some of our family members flew home. river cruise on the Tonlé Sap, climbing aboard a vessel outfitted for parties. Tables and chairs were placed on the…
If you’re an independent hotelier, you’ve likely played the game: tweak your rates based on the season, check out what your competitors are charging, analyze pacing, maybe throw in some gut instinct—and cross your fingers that bookings roll in. You are not the only one. TakeUp is proud to announce its inaugural Voice of Independent Hospitality report, nearly 200 owners and managers of inns, B&Bs, boutique hotels, and glamping properties opened up about how they’re managing rates, marketing their properties, and navigating a rapidly changing hospitality landscape. Many are proud of their personalized service, and they should be. But they…
Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass, priced at $499, is a great option for solo travelers.The average cost of each rail trip is $50.The slow-travel journey was made more enjoyable by the connections that were made with fellow travelers. Luna Buttiens, two days before she embarked on a five week journey through the United States on her own splurged spontaneously on an item: Amtrak USA Rail Pass For $499. The 25-year old Belgian who has lived in New York City, since September 2024, said: “I wanted explore more of America, and buying a Rail Pass was the perfect way to achieve this.”…
Hotel Wren There are no other hotels in this area that can compare to the quality of the hotel. With its natural colors, minimal furniture, and lush landscaping, the design promotes rest and relaxation in high desert.Kitchenettes are included in the rooms, so guests can prepare meals using ingredients from Windsong’s fantastic shop.The Hotel Wren is only a 10 minute drive away from the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, which has fewer people. It also features a visitor center where guests can purchase park tickets in advance. California’s Twentynine Palms Long known as the military town that is less…
Do not limit your search for “local” foods if you want to experience the best of Singapore’s restaurants. This is because in Singapore, a food-obsessed and culturally amorphous metropolis (there are over 100 ethnic groups within its 276 sq. miles), this definition has radically changed throughout the years. The best local food could be a wok-fired feast of hawker foods, but it can also mean an elevated Malay stew with fork-tender Wagyu at a fine dining restaurant or a creative Italian dish made from local ingredients. This makes it even harder to choose where to eat in a nation that…
Hilton said on Tuesday it planned to double its presence in India over the next decade. Hilton currently operates 32 hotels in India. Another 29 are in the planning stages. In the coming years, five new Hilton brand names will be introduced in the country. That starts this year with the Curio Collection by Hilton in Bengaluru and the first Signia by Hilton in Jaipur. More high-end offerings are also on the way, including LXR Hotels & Resorts in Bengaluru in 2026 and Waldorf Astoria in Jaipur by 2028. India will be first in Asia Pacific for Hilton’s entry level brand, Spark by Hilton. Hilton has plans…