As of 7 a.m. CDT on Oct. 8, Hurricane Milton is now classified as a Category 5 hurricane, having intensified overnight with reported winds of 145 mph. The National Hurricane Center reports that Milton is expected to grow in size and remain an extremely dangerous hurricane when it approaches the west coast of Florida and…more › The post Hurricane Milton to bring “life-threatening” destruction to Florida appeared first on TravelPress ..read more

The Park Hyatt London River Thames is now open, marking the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in the United Kingdom. Located in an exclusive riverside location in the fast-transforming South West London district of Nine Elms, the property features unparalleled views of London’s skyline, combining residential charm with sophistication in complete harmony. Park Hyatt…more › The post Park Hyatt brand debuts in the U.K. with Park Hyatt London River Thames appeared first on TravelPress ..read more

This year’s Aeroplan Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation’s Hospital Transportation Program began yesterday and will run until Oct. 13, 2024. The program, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, operates on the generous donations of Aeroplan members and Aeroplan to provide relief for families across Canada whose children need to travel for…more › The post Aeroplan’s Points Matching Week helping families in need now underway appeared first on TravelPress ..read more

August 2024 marked a significant milestone for Saint Lucia’s tourism sector, with total arrivals reaching 34,895. This figure represents an impressive 27 per cent increase compared to August 2023, marking the eighth consecutive month-on-month growth in 2024. Leading this upward trend, the U.S. market accounted for 54 per cent of total arrivals, demonstrating a remarkable…more › The post Saint Lucia’s arrivals are up 27% appeared first on TravelPress ..read more

Global tour leader TTC Tour Brands is offering exclusive savings of 10 per cent off on select 2025 tours from Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold through Oct. 31, 2024. As part of TTC Tour Brands’ Travel Advisor Discount Program (TADP), this new offer – exclusively offered to guests booking with valued travel advisor partners – incentivizes…more › The post TTC Tour Brands offering up to 10% off select 2025 tours appeared first on TravelPress ..read more

On the morning of Oct. 9, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) will cease commercial passenger and private operations in advance of Hurricane Milton, a move made in coordination with our partners. The airport is not closed and will remain open to accept emergency/aid and relief flights as necessary. The airport will…more › The post Orlando airport is shutting down Oct. 9 ahead of Hurricane Milton appeared first on TravelPress ..read more

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 24th Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia, kicked off today (Oct. 8) with an update to its ground-breaking environmental footprint data. WTTC’s latest Environmental & Social Research (ESR), created in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, reveals that in 2023 Travel & Tourism accounted…more › The post WTTC reveals decrease in travel & tourism’s climate footprint emissions appeared first on TravelPress ..read more

Florida residents are being urged to prepare for evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton rapidly closes in over the western coast. As of 7 a.m. CDT on Oct. 7, Hurricane Milton is a Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 110 knots at 125 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center, there is an increasing…more › The post Florida residents urged to prepare for evacuation as Hurricane Milton picks up speed appeared first on TravelPress ..read more

Silversea is developing a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile – the southernmost city on Earth – to create an unrivaled experience for guests to explore the rugged landscape of Antarctica. The hotel will facilitate a uniquely frictionless journey to the ‘White Continent,’ allowing guests to enjoy Silversea’s personalized service and warm hospitality throughout their voyage. Guests embarking on…more › The post Silversea enhances Antartica offering with hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile appeared first on TravelPress ..read more

The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) made an exciting return to the Canadian market last week, meeting with travel trade industry representatives and media. Stacey Liburd, Anguilla’s director of tourism, and Kohn Richardson, co-ordinator of international markets, visited Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City where director Liburd delivered an informative briefing and update highlighting the incredibly…more › The post Anguilla Tourist Board reports record-breaking arrivals from Canada appeared first on TravelPress ..read more