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Active England introduces tour brand for travel advisors
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (213+ words) Tour operator Active England has formed a brand focused exclusively on the trade, Adventure by AE." The brand was created for travel advisors seeking active adventures in the U.K. and Ireland. Adventure by AE will develop bespoke itineraries for guided and…...
Organization certifies genuine wellness experiences in hospitality
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (532+ words) After hours spent vacation planning, Robin Ruiz's wellness-oriented parents arrived at their resort and headed to the gym for a workout." But instead of the array of fitness amenities the property had marketed, they found a single, dusty treadmill from…...
Banff serves up chill winter fun in the Canadian Rockies
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (870+ words) Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies draws more than 4 million visitors annually, a sizable majority during the warm months." But the park of more than 1.6 million acres, which contains charming Banff town within it, has tons to offer for…...
Hawaii to host U.S. Open Mini Golf Championship
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (161+ words) Hawaii to host U.S. Open Mini Golf Championship'Travel Weekly For the first time, the 28th Annual US Open Mini Golf Championship is taking place in Hawaii on May 16 to 18 at Anaina Hou Community Parkon the island of Kauai.The event, which includes…...
Holland America Line brands cultural excursions
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (209+ words) Holland America Line has introduced two shore excursion collections intended to immerse guests in locals' lives. There are more than 150 excursions categorized as Meet the Maker or Community Connections experiences." Meet the Maker tours connect passengers with trade workers such…...
Windstar expands fleet with first newbuild since the '80s
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (487+ words) MIAMI -- Windstar Cruises on Jan. 15 christened its first newbuild in nearly 40 years, marking a critical expansion of the small-ship line. The Star Seeker, equipped to carry 224 passengers, is now grouped with Windstar's Star-class ships that don't feature sail propulsion (Star…...
A third Four Seasons is coming to Colombia
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (156+ words) The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena'is now accepting reservations for stays beginning May 15. The property is Four Seasons' third in Colombia. Located in the city's artsy Getsemani neighborhood, the 131-room hotel occupies a cluster of historical buildings, ranging from…...
Vail Resorts: Visits dropped 20% in the early ski season
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (310+ words) Vail Resorts reported a 20% decline in skier visits so far at its 26 North American mountains, as historically weak snowfall in the West took its toll. The year-over-year figure accounts for ski areas visits through Jan. 4, which includes the holiday season....
Royal Caribbean Group sets launch date for flexible points program
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (157+ words) Royal Caribbean Group sets launch date for flexible points program'Travel Weekly Points Choice, Royal Caribbean Group's new flexible loyalty program, will be effective for all sailings departing on and after Jan. 30. Through the program, guests sailing with one of the…...
Disneyland to refresh Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (305+ words) Darth Vader is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Southern California's Disneyland." The Star Wars-themed land that opened in 2019 will no longer be stuck in a single Star Wars era, opening the door for new characters and storylines to…...