RIU Awards USA & Canada Celebrates its Eighth Edition in Mexico
The awards ceremony at Riu Palace Pacifico recognized 90 top-performing travel agents from USA and Canada, with winners including Inteletravel and Red Label Vacations.
Press Releases
Celebrate Ugly Betty’s comeback and book her home, now on Airbnb
Twenty five years after the first episode of the original Ugly Betty and with the arrival of the soap opera’s sequel, Airbnb is opening the doors to Betty’s house in Bogota, Colombia for fans.
Spend an unforgettable night at JUANES’ house in Colombia, now on Airbnb
After more than 35 years of career and the release of his most personal album, JUANES opens the doors of his home for one night so that two of his fans can discover the space that has been an inspiration for every rhythm, harmony and lyric he has created. This is a sacred space for the artist, which connects him with his essence and intimacy.
Monica celebrates her 60th birthday and brings her world to Airbnb
To celebrate her 60th birthday, the red-dress girl will open the doors of her house so that guests can dive into her fun and colorful world during an unforgettable stay, available only on Airbnb. While Monica spends some days away, guests are welcome to visit her house and find all the easter eggs of the show at the listing.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) Promote Innovation Through Community Tourism
With the presence of 30 community leaders, with their colorful traditional outfits that represent the cultural diversity of the different indigenous, Afro and mestizo peoples of Panama, the UNWTO and the ATP shared with the media the official details of the competition.
Hotel of the Month: InterContinental São Paulo
In this series, we go behind the front desk to learn everything from the strangest room service requests to quirky fun facts, to the most heartwarming reunions. We pick a new destination and hotel each month to give you the inside scoop.
Casai, LatAm Hospitality Tech Startup, Acquires The Brazilian Operations Of Q Apartments To Fuel 33x Annual Growth In Brazil
Casai , a tech startup serving the hospitality market in Latin America, is today announcing the acquisition of the Brazilian operations of Q Apartments , a global leader in the corporate serviced apartment industry. This acquisition will allow Casai to multiply its Brazilian portfolio immediately and leverage its expertise in short-stay operations to meet the quickly recovering demand in the B2B segment. In addition, Casai will become the primary operating partner for Q Apartments’ business throughout the rest of Latin America.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Debuts 21st Brand, Registry Collection Hotels, With Grand Residences Riviera Cancun
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today unveiled its 21st brand, Registry Collection HotelsSM, adding a luxury offering to the upper end of the Company’s growing brand portfolio while further advancing its mission to make hotel travel possible for all.
WTTC Global Summit Showed The World How Major Live Corporate Events And Conferences Can Be Staged Safely
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) successfully and safely staged the world’s first major live international business conference in the COVID-19 era in Cancun, Mexico, last month.
With Remarkable Pent-Up Travel Demand, Tourists Are Jet Setting To Mexico
Mexico is featuring robust market dynamics that suggest strong hospitality and lodging industry recovery amid the pandemic. In JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group's latest Travel and Tourism Update, there are several factors that put Mexico on the map for tourism recovery and increased investor interest.
Leading Tourism Ministers Urge Public And Private Sector To Work Together To Save Travel & Tourism At WTTC Global Summit
The world's leading Tourism Ministers joined together to urge the public and private sectors to work together in partnership to save Travel & Tourism at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
WTTC Announces Its Theme And Speakers For The Global Summit Taking Place In Cancun Next Month
The World Travel & Tourism Council is delighted to announce "Uniting the World for Recovery" as the key theme for its annual Global Summit, taking place in Cancun, Mexico next month.
WTTC To Present Its Major Woman’s Initiative At Its Global Summit In Cancun, Mexico
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is set to present its new 'Women Empowerment Initiative' for travel at its annual Global Summit, which is taking place in April of this year, in Cancun, Mexico
World Travel & Tourism Council to hold its Global Summit in April 2021
The highly-anticipated World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 20th Global Summit, will now take place in April - one month later than the originally planned date.
Montage Los Cabos Debuts Casa Crenn
Montage Los Cabos, a secluded luxury resort perched on the shores of Santa Maria Bay, today announced "Casa Crenn," a once-in-a-lifetime exclusive culinary series in partnership with America's only three-Michelin-starred female chef, Dominique Crenn, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Atelier Crenn, the world-renowned restaurant in San Francisco. Featuring top talent from the culinary world, this exciting epicurean event is hosted in collaboration with French Master Chef Xavier Salomon, Executive Chef at Montage Los Cabos, and Mexican-born Chef Patissier Juan Contreras, to prepare a series of exclusive dinners in one of the resort's signature Casas.
Casai Raises $48 Million, Mexico's Largest Series A, to Build a New Kind of Hospitality Brand
Casai, an emerging markets hospitality brand that offers beautiful and intelligent living spaces suited for the nomadic generation, today announces a $48 million Series A including $23 million in equity funding and up to $25 million in debt financing from TriplePoint Capital. The round is the largest Series A raised by a company in Mexico today and one of the largest in Latin America. Led by Andreessen Horowitz, the equity funding includes participating investors Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund, Kaszek Ventures, Monashees Capital, Global Founders Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures, Tom Stafford (managing partner of DST Global), and founders of leading startups including Nova Credit, Loft, Kavak, and Runa. The new capital follows Casai's $5 million seed funding led by Kaszek Ventures and Monashees, bringing Casai to a total of $53 million raised.
WTTC's 20th Global Summit to Take Place 22-23 April in Cancun, Mexico
The World Travel & Tourism Council's 20th Global Summit will take place this year from 22-23 April in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Mumbai-Based Artists Hari & Deepti Revealed As The Next Four Seasons Envoys: Paper And Light Tell Their Story
What does a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Costa Rica with Four Seasons look like? Artist duo Hari & Deepti provide a window into the captivating playground that is Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo with an intricately crafted paper and light sculpture - revealed here - that brings to life their expedition around the 1,400 acre (570 hectare) peninsula. The delicately assembled work of art tells the story of their extraordinary journey discovering the vibrant destination, its culture, and its people.
Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe Debuts Barbie®-Themed Glamping Experience
Celebrating the internationally recognized fashion doll's 60th anniversary, Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe has partnered with Mattel to transform one of the hotel's spacious guest rooms into the ultimate Barbie®glamping experience for families and lifelong fans. Launching this month, the exclusive room will allow guests to experience life like Barbie® from check-in to check-out.
WTTC Global Summit in Buenos Aires to focus on leadership, biometrics, crisis management and sustainable growth
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)'s 2018 Global Summit will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 18-19 April. Industry leaders from public and private sector will discuss the theme of 'Our People, Our World, Our Future', debating how the sector is placed to create sustainable jobs in a future of transformational technology, increasing environmental pressures, and in a world where security concerns are paramount.