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20 May 2024by Emma Dooney

The hospitality company has confirmed plans to unveil three new luxury resorts on the Caribbean island by 2027.

Emma Dooney

Luxury Travel Reporter

Emma Dooney

Luxury Travel Reporter

IHG has made a triple signing in Turks and Caicos

IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to make its Turks and Caicos debut after announcing new signings across its fast-growing global luxury and lifestyle collection.

The hotel company has partnered with Molo Hotel Group and the UK-based Lighthouse Hotel Management to open three new resorts on Grace Bay on the north coast of the island of

Even Americans are getting sick of having to tip

In some places (notably the US), it can get very nasty if you don’t tip, even if your reason is sound. A few times in the past, I’ve experienced that excruciating moment when, upon hearing my Australian accent, a waiter has explained to me as if I were a child how they’re paid such a poor wage that they depend on tips and 25 per cent would be appreciated, thank you.

They are paid poorly. It’s as humiliating for them as it is embarrassing for me that they need to give this speech at all.

But nothing much has

UK city named ‘must-visit’ for 2024 – it’s not London | Travel News | Travel

Hailed for its musical links, Manchester has been named as one of the New York Times’ must-visit destinations for 2024. The northern city is bursting with charm and oozing with cool, thanks to unique and eclectic restaurants, bars, shops, museums, galleries, hotels and places to stay dotted throughout its heart.

The city, also known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, continues to change with several big businesses relocating to the north over the last decade.

However, it is the music scene which has inspired the New York Times to include Manchester on its list of 52 places to visit

The Power of Personalization: Customizing Your Lab Grown Engagement Ring in London

As engagement rings evolve from traditional diamond stones to more sustainable and ethical alternatives, lab grown engagement rings have become increasingly popular. In London, the trend has taken the market by storm, offering a range of benefits such as eco-friendliness, affordability, and customizable designs. The power of personalization in customizing your lab grown engagement ring in London allows you to create a piece of jewelry that not only resonates with your style but also represents your unique love story.

Lab grown engagement rings London retailers provide numerous options for customization. Unlike pre-designed rings that offer limited choices, creating your own …

Heathrow strike called off for entirety

Strikes over proposed outsourcing plans at Heathrow Airport were called off yesterday for the first two days to allow last-minute talks, Unite Union announced. However, the rest of the strike was still due to go ahead.

The strikes were due to take place 7-13 May but have now been completely called off following discussions between Unite and the airport. The strike was due to involve up to 800 airport workers, many customer-facing, but it was not clear what the impact would have been.

Finnair sale

Finnair has launched its summer

Briefs: voco’s inaugural hotel in India; Hotel Versey changes hands

VOCO’S INAUGURAL HOTEL IN INDIA: IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its voco brand in India and has announced the opening of voco Jim Corbett. The hotel also marks the Indian debut of the seventh brand from IHG’s global portfolio. Sitting on a 13.5-acre plot of land along the Kosi River amid forests near the Jim Corbett National Park, the resort is located in the Dhilkuli region of Jim Corbett. The 70-key hotel features an all-day diner, an alfresco lounge bar, a pool, spa, an amphitheater, fitness center and indoor and outdoor banqueting spaces. Currently, IHG has 45 hotels operating

Asylum seekers in limbo as Seattle grapples with hotel payments and relocation plans

KENT, Wash. — Where will a group of asylum seekers stay now that the city of Seattle agreed to fund its hotel rooms for two months?

The refugee families were shocked to wake up to a warning of a possible eviction from their current hotel in Kent on Thursday.

The Quality Inn General Manager told KOMO News on Thursday afternoon the city of Seattle had yet to offer a contract for the two-month stay. On Thursday evening, Seattle’s Human Services Director offered to pay for a week of hotel rooms, but the GM declined, saying that’s not enough and not

Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay sold to Spanish-owned Catalonia Hotels

The Kevin Hendrickson-led East Bay Management has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to sell the property known as the Holiday Inn Resort, Montego Bay Jamaica.

Hendrickson acquired the property in 2008 from IHG and has successfully run the property as an IHG franchise for the past 16 years. The sale of the resort is subject to customary closing conditions.

Kevin Hendrickson, Managing Director

“This has been a difficult decision to sell The Holiday Inn Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica which will be under new management effective July 1, 2024. I am proud