Hilton and charity organisation, Minus18, have announced a nationwide partnership that aims to give more LGBTQIA+ young people in Australia the right to free, inclusive and empowering school formals – launched last week by queer icon and advocate, actor, model and DJ, Ruby Rose during Sydney’s WorldPride.
VFS Global Reports 576% Increase in Visa Applications in Thailand.
Looking for a bargain long-haul trip this year? Head to Taiwan, where plans are afoot to actually pay travelers to come over. Taiwanese officials are looking to offer a financial incentive of 5,000 New Taiwan dollars (about $164) per traveler or NT$20,000 ($654) for group tours in a bid to help boost flagging tourist levels. Some half a million…
Dengue is a risk in many parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to the Americas can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.
There is an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states in Nigeria.
The shortest month of the year has come and gone — and with it, so have many important news stories from the hotel world. I hope your February was full of fun moments, lovely Valentine’s Day plans and time spent celebrating Black History Month. (Though there are incredible destinations where you can celebrate and learn about Black history every…
JetBlue Airways is growing its presence in its hometown. The New York-based carrier announced on Wednesday that it’s adding service in the following three markets: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Westchester County Airport (HPN) and Charleston International Airport (CHS). HPN and Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY). Both new Westchester flights will operate…
Universal Studios Hollywood is more than a theme park. It’s a real, working movie studio where big-screen blockbusters like “King Kong,” “Jurassic Park,” “Back to the Future” and dozens more have been filmed since it opened in 1915. Dubbed simply “Universal City” when it opened, the studio charged visitors a 25-cent admission fee to watch movies being filmed. In…
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information for 2023. As a former Washington, D.C., resident, I’ve seen my fair share of cherry blossoms. While I may be a bit biased, Washington’s famous cherry blossoms are not only impressive to locals: More than 1.5 million people worldwide flock to Washington annually to see its impressive floral display, according…
Just because you don’t have a big travel budget doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all the amenities and comforts of a luxury hotel. There are fabulous cheap luxury hotels worldwide that provide the same upscale experience as their more expensive counterparts — but at a fraction of the price. That’s right, high thread-count sheets, gorgeous pools, gourmet restaurants can…
