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California is home to many luxury accommodations catering to glamorous tourists, and four recently opened hotels in the Golden State are currently ranked as some of the best in the world. Travel + Leisure’s editors and travel experts compiled a list of 200 “soon to open” hotels and visited nearly 130 in 39 countries as part of our 2024 annual 100 Best New Hotels list. did. Hotels are categorized into six categories: U.S. Resorts, Affordable Luxury Hotels, Splurge-worthy Stays, International Resorts, and Best City Hotels, and for the first time, T+L ranks the best new cruise ships. Three of America’s…
After more than a decade in development, ITC’s first overseas hospitality venture is set to welcome guests. The Colombo project, conceived in 2012 and named ITC Ratnadippa, will begin operations on April 25 after overcoming a number of hurdles that delayed the extravagant Rs 2,775-crore plan.Spread over 5.86 acres, the project consists of a 350-key hotel and a luxury residential development called Sapphire Residences. Situated with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and Lake Beira, this mixed-use development is led by WelcomHotels Lanka (Private) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC.Terming the upcoming opening as a milestone event, ITC Chairman Sanjiv…
WTTC, United Nations Tourism Organization and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance join forces to support nature-positive tourism Leading companies in the global travel and tourism industry have released a landmark joint report setting out a joint plan to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Launched on Earth Day 2024, Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action is an initiative of the high-level Nature Positive Tourism Partnership comprising the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Tourism Organization (United Nations Tourism Organization). Founded. and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (Alliance). The report, produced in collaboration with…
From coast to coast, there are plenty of places to enjoy stunning views.Close up of top 51st place: Miami | Overall score: 71.65Number of hotels with great views: 360 | Rank: #3 Share of hotels with great views: 2.43% | Rank: #101 Number of Airbnbs with great views: 653 | Rank: #1 Great views (4.5 stars) Number of top-rated Airbnbs with: 242 | Rank: #1 Average nightly price for Airbnbs with great views: $223.43 | Rank: #862nd place: Las Vegas | Overall score: 70.65Number of hotels with great views: 201 | Rank: #8 Share of hotels with great views: 2.84%…
They’ve been a thing ever since President Teddy Roosevelt first began designating certain forests as national parks in the 1900s, but many people have begun to take a closer look at the treasures they hold. National park use has been at record highs since the pandemic period. Close to home.The flip side of this type of exploration is overcrowding as the number of visitors increases. Mount Rainier in Washington state, Zion in Utah, and Yosemite in California are all considering ways to address the problem, from increasing admission prices to requiring advance registration for a timed visit.This month, the National…
OCALA, Fla. — People across the United States will celebrate Earth Day on Monday.This special celebration has been going on for over 50 years.Earth Day focuses on raising awareness to respect nature.Read: Earth Day 2024: When did it start? How is it celebrated? What can I do?National Park Service officials are taking creative steps to encourage people to get outside.”Park RX” is a community health initiative that asks doctors to write “Park Prescriptions” to support patients’ mental and physical health.Read: Community celebrates upcoming Earth Day with spring eventsIt can serve as both a primary and an adjunctive treatment.“We can visit…
Radisson Hotel Group has released its 2023 Responsible Business Report to commemorate 35 years since pioneering the hospitality industry’s first environmental policy. This report outlines the Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and details its key achievements in its mission to become net zero by 2050. This year’s report highlights Radisson’s progress in three key areas: Think People, Planet and Community. This highlights the Group’s strategic efforts to strengthen its sustainability practices and meet growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly travel options. Radisson Hotel Group has made significant progress since 2019, including a 35% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per square…
Minor Hotels has taken a decisive step towards strengthening its global presence by rebranding the NH Hotel Group to Minor Hotels Europe & America. This strategic move was approved at the NH Hotel Group General Meeting last Friday, underscoring a unified corporate identity across continents. Dilip Rajakarie, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels, emphasized the importance of this rebranding: This new unified identity will strengthen our ability to explore new business opportunities and achieve our ambitious growth targets in the coming years. ” Since Minor Hotels acquired NH Hotel Group in 2018, this partnership brings together…
Sign up for Simon Calder’s free travel emails for expert advice and savings dealsReceive Simon Calder’s travel emailsWith just three months to go until the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics, The Independent’s predictions of low hotel prices have been confirmed.This global sporting event begins in the French capital on July 26th and will continue until August 11th.Data from hotel market analyst Lighthouse shows the average nightly price was over €800 (£689) in September last year and has continued to fall to less than €500 (£431) today.In the past 30 days alone, three-star hotel room rates during the Olympics have…
Fresno and Clovis are surrounded by three of California’s most beautiful national parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon. There are hundreds of trails to explore. Where to start? To narrow it down, we asked our staff for their favorite trails. Here’s what they said: Mirror Lake Trail – Easy The Mirror Lake Trail is a family-friendly 8-mile loop trail located in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. This is our research specialist Dylan’s favorite hike. Beautiful scenery reflected on the crystal clear surface of the lake. Trails can be a little muddy after rain…