Managers of Wealth

U.K. plans to raise air travel tax once again

APD will rise by about 2.5 percent in April 2013

Business Travel That Pays

Frequent flyers’ travel can yield miles and points—for the company.

More travelers use mobile devices for online trip purchasing

“With the steady growth of mobile adoption and content consumption, we’ve seen an increase in on-the-go travel planning—more than one-third of mobile device owners, according to the study.”

Brits follow the sun to Barbados for affordable holiday homes

It's a very stable place – economically and politically

A Guide to Apps for The Executive Traveler

An app exists for all travel needs.

China Lodging eyes new 5-star brand

We are working on our new brand, which will provide a 5-star level

Southeast Asian luxury hospitality operators tap India’s rich

Luxury hoteliers eye a growing number of upper middle class households for luxury services such as spas, say experts

Ritz-Carlton hotel property sold at auction

The property was sold as a block and includes the 136-acre resort, the nine hole Blue Tip golf course and future development land.

Off-piste ski touring in Norway

Discover why its deserted powder fields are attracting skiers from as far afield as amazing Whistler.

Survey rates airlines on award seat availability

The survey involved Ideaworks researchers making a total of 6,760 award seat booking requests on the 23 airlines, seeking out availability on their “top routes” on dates from June through October.

How stressed are business travellers?

According to a new study by a corporate travel agency, business travellers suffer especially keenly from stress.

Taiwan lags behind Hong Kong for Chinese tourists: Merrill Lynch

Taiwan will not replace Hong Kong as a favorite destination for Chinese tourists in the next few years unless it loosens quota restrictions and invests more in hardware and infrastructure, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said in a recent report.

Cruise lines build green cred

They are part of the sold-out "Fighting Climate Change in Antarctica" cruise organized by Abercrombie & Kent USA.

Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort and Spa opens

Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea is the region's latest haven of relaxation.

Luxury brand to open new resort in the Maldives

Cheval Blanc, the high-end hospitality brand developed by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), is preparing to open a resort on the island of Randheli in Noonu Atoll.

Top Five Exotic Places for Your Active Holiday in Vietnam

Paradise newly found on the earth.

Chinese guests prefer Hyatt and Marriott hotels while Japanese favor Ritz-Carlton

Wealthy Chinese travelers prefer to stay at the Hyatt and Marriott chains of hotels, reported hospitality news website 4hoteliers Monday.

JW Marriott Luxury Brand to Open First Hotel in Panama

Marriott International's world-class luxury hotel brand, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to convert the existing 118-room Bristol Buenaventura, making it the first resort and first hotel for the brand in Panama.

Regent Hotels and Resorts signs Strategic Alliance Agreement

Regent Hotels and Resorts, wholly owned by Formosa International Hotels Corporation, has signed a long-term Strategic Alliance Agreement for the Regent brand with Rezidor Hotel Group AB, one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide.

Business travelers prefer the newer hotel chains: survey

According to a survey carried out by Business Travel News, the relatively new Starwood Hotels brand is the favorite among business passengers. St Regis, Starwood's luxury brand which launched in 1999, is beating well-established and former number-one