Travel Talk

Hotels around the globe are upping the ante on authentic experiences with refreshed properties, dolled up suites, Zen getaways and classic family fun.

We’ve got a bevy of hotel openings and renovations across the globe.

Buckle up because we’re headed around the world on a rollercoaster ride of new tour operator offerings.

Today’s modern traveler wants to connect with a destination’s past, and traveling via rail offers a peephole into those bygone times, a great complement to the castles, museums and cafes often visited when traveling through Europe.

A wellness-focused getaway wrapped with a bit of local experiences make for an ideal vacation that everyone from adventurous millennials to well-traveled baby boomers can appreciate.

This trio of tours offer a bird’s-eye view of the U.S.’s varied terrain.

We’re putting the spotlight on waterfront properties that make for idyllic vacations.

For every guest, whether foodie or not, food plays a big part in their vacation satisfaction.

Many clients heading to Europe want to tour their chosen destination or destinations at their own pace. Yes, many tour operators offer such diversity in their product offerings, including customized tours, that agents are sure to find something to suit their clients’ needs, but there are, as you know, those clients who insist on vacationing on their own. That said, many travelers are a bit wary of renting a car and heading into the unknown, but Jeff Coggin, assistant v.p. of travel agency sales, Enterprise Holdings Inc., has quite a few tips that are sure to, as he says, “remove customer barriers to renting internationally.”

On the hunt for the coolest family tours.

We caught up with Juan Perez Sosa, senior v.p. of sales and marketing, USA for Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, to ask about the growth of Barcelo and the company’s long-term strategy.

Book your clients on one of these ultra upscale tours.

Pamper your clients with the decadent offerings at these properties.

New Branding, New Loyalty Program & New Product from Europe to Cuba

Two top-notch hotel companies are upping the ante for 2016 by getting a brand refresh and adding even more product to their already thick portfolio.

Across its many brands, Hilton has new hotel openings.

Tour operators search out new destinations.

In its 2014 Economic Impact Study, members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) named Cuba one of the top two “emerging” countries whose popularity would grow in 2015.

The Luxury Collection, a Starwood brand, encompasses a range of hotel experiences—from historic, intimate retreats to modern classics. The...

These tour operators are redefining luxury with castle stays and private jets.