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This image is a rendering of the pool and lounge chairs and building at The Legend Paracas Resort in Peru, which will join Hyatt's Destination by Hyatt brand in June 2024. Image courtesy of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Destination by Hyatt brand coming to South America

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation and El Pardo Hospitality today announced plans for The Legend Paracas Resort in Paracas, Peru to join the Destination by Hyatt brand, marking the introduction of the brand in South America. Expected to join the Destination by Hyatt brand in…
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Creative Group celebrates solid ROI of 2023 incentive programs

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Creative Group, Inc., one of the MICE industry's leading meeting, incentive and recognition agencies, reports that its 2023 incentive programs delivered "remarkable return on investment (ROI) and unprecedented participant engagement." Analysis of its 2023 programs revealed a strong 66 percent engagement rate…
Six Senses La Sagesse opened on the island of Grenada in April 2024. This is an image of a pool at the resort. Photo courtesy of IHG.

Six Senses brand arrives in the Caribbean

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Six Senses La Sagesse, the brand’s debut resort in the Caribbean, opens this month on the island of Grenada. “Grenada is divided into six parishes, and La Sagesse, which is in the South-Eastern parish of St. David, has undergone a remarkable transformation…
This is an image of a tent at Under Canvas Yosemite, which will open May 22, 2025. Photo courtesy of Under Canvas.

Under Canvas coming to California

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Under Canvas, a leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, will open its first-ever California camp – Under Canvas Yosemite – on May 22, 2025. The 80-acre camp is set in a serene, mountainside forest surrounded by mature, Yosemite-native trees, just 10 minutes from…
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Cvent announces integration with Maestro property management solution

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Cvent in partnership with Maestro PMS has announced an integration between Cvent’s room block management system, Cvent Passkey, and Maestro’s all-in-one Property Management System solution. The integration combines Cvent’s room block management tools with Maestro’s suite of solutions that hotel operators leverage daily…

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Porter introduces Montréal-Vancouver service

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Porter Airlines last week launched a new daily roundtrip service between Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The route is the carrier's first Western Canada destination from Montréal. Service from Montréal to Edmonton and Calgary will start…
This is an image of the poolside bar, Kokomo, at Three Waters Resort & Marina, opening in the Florida Keys in Fall 2024. Photo courtesy of Islamorada Resort Collection.

New upscale resort and marina opening in Florida Keys

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Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort will open its doors this fall in the Florida Keys. The upscale property is set to become the crown jewel for the Islamorada Resort Collection, which also includes Amara Cay Resort and La…
This image is a rendering of the two new all-suite motor yachts Windstar is adding to its fleet. Rendering courtesy of Windstar Cruises.

Windstar Cruises adding to fleet

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Windstar Cruises is expanding its fleet with the addition of two all-suite motor yachts. The first of the two ships, the new-build Star Seeker is currently being constructed in the WestSEA shipyard and is expected to be delivered in December 2025. The…
Kempinski Hotel & Residences Khao Yai (Thailand) model bedroom. Photo courtesy of Kempinski Hotels.

Kempinski Hotels announces third Thailand property

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Nusa My Ozone and Kempinski Hotels have announced their collaboration on Kempinski's third property in Thailand – Kempinski Hotel & Residences Khao Yai. Scheduled to open in 2026, the 123-key property will offer 63 luxury guestrooms including an iconic suite, 48 branded…