Walt Disney Co. gave fans the first three-dimensional look at the new “Star Wars” lands it’s building in Florida and California, including its jagged mountains, metal-domed cantin…
Trump Travel Ban Gets Weakened in Ruling by Hawaii Judge
This December 2015 photo shows U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson in Honolulu. Watson on July 13, 2017, expanded the list of family relationships needed by people seeking new visas from six mostly …
UK visitor spending habits revealed
Detailed information has been released about the spending habits of UK inbound visitors, revealing the USA dominates UK inbound market spend.According to the International Passenger Survey, over 37…
2017 a big year for California hotel openings
California has shattered its record for hotel rooms opened during the first half of a year.Developers opened 26 hotels totaling 4,730 rooms from January to June, a 53% increase for hotels and a 65%…
Brand USA Is Facing Declining Contributions From Travel Brands This Year
After President Donald Trump released his proposed fiscal 2018 budget in May that called for the elimination of Brand USA, the United State’s national tourism marketing arm, president and CEO…
Paris and Los Angeles on Track to Host the Next Summer Olympics Games
Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti speaks, during a press conference after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Extraordinary Session in Lausanne, Switzerland on July 11, 2017. If they can agr…
Hawaii Travel Ban Motion Opposed by U.S. Lawyers
Hawaii Attorney General Douglas Chin spoke at a press conference outside the federal courthouse March 15, 2107, in Honolulu. Then and now, the State of Hawaii opposes the Trump travel ban and how i…
U.S. Mayors Are Backing Innovation Districts To Transform Cities’ Brands
Mayors across the U.S. are investing significant resources to develop what the Brookings Institution calls “innovation districts,” in an attempt to accelerate urban and economic develop…
Four Seasons Costa Rica closing for major redo
The Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has announced details of a $35 million renovation scheduled to begin in August.The resort will be closed during renovations and a reopening …
Hawaii Won’t Give Up in New Attempt To Thwart Trump Travel Ban
The State of Hawaii on Friday made its second attempt in a week to overturn aspects of Trump’s travel ban. Pictured, Hawaii Attorney General Douglas Chin speaks at a press conference outside …