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Marriott Hotels launched its Homes & Villas alternative lodging service a few years ago. It has grown to 10,000 listings and has become popular with Marriott Bonvoy rewards members, but remains only a minor bright spot in the Covid-19 crash. Getty Images Marriott International began its push back against the success of Airbnb in Spring

A non-profit campaign to thank hard-working intensive care nurses with luxury hotel stays has seen all 6,200 rooms on offer snapped up within six hours. The founders of Nights On Us said they were “delighted” with the response, which has seen thousands of NHS staff members who worked tirelessly throughout the heights of the coronavirus

For the first time since early March, 958,000 passengers flew during a single day as Labor Day weekend delivered a much needed shot in the arm for the beleaguered airline industry. With Covid-19 cases moderating in some states, more states and cities increasing re-opening plans and more Americans going back to work, airlines are expected

Expert guide to Sölden Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports Most of Sölden’s accommodation is in comfortable hotels, which are predominantly four-star. At the less expensive end of the scale there are also traditional Austrian pensions and some apartments to rent. The two access gondolas, Giggijoch and Gaislachkogl, are at opposite ends of the

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by United Airlines takes off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. David McNew | Getty Images United Airlines is setting its sights on Africa and India, regions that have long been minor players in its network as it tries to expand as profitably

Photo: The Inn at Newport Ranch Spacious, tranquil, and scenic. These Mendocino County attributes lure travelers seeking to truly get away from it all, and Fort Bragg’s The Inn at Newport Ranch more than delivers. Located roughly 175 miles north of San Francisco, the enchanting luxury Inn is part of a 2,000-acre coastal cattle ranch featuring more than a

One of the best things about watching films is that you can recognise the odd street corner, familiar scenery or even a favourite city. When somewhere has a sentimental value, it is enjoyable to remind yourself of this place. Whether it is where you and a friend have visited, you have been there with a

LOGO: Test4Travel Boris Johnson has thus far resisted growing calls for Covid-19 testing at airports, stating that it would give “a false sense of security”, despite growing pressure from The Telegraph’s Test4Travel campaign for an end to quarantine. But a new and improved on-the-spot test could be the key to opening up travel in the

Travelers wearing face shields and protective masks walk with their luggage inside Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Late-summer getaways helped lift air travel during the Labor Day weekend but the coronavirus pandemic has

Maria la Gorda is in Pinar del Rio province in western Cuba. It is mostly synonymous with the diving camp that is situated there. The entire settlement consists of a hotel, diving centre, small shop, sandy beach and 2 restaurants. However, even if you are not a diver, it is a nice place to spend

Expert guide to Kitzbühel Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports Old coaching inns converted into four- and five-star hotels vie for space in Kitzbühel’s ancient streets alongside smart fashion boutiques and wickedly expensive cafés. But despite the resort’s diamond-studded image, the cost of a stay here can be a pleasantly reasonable surprise. Staying in

The Tulum, Mexico, location of Outsite, a co-living and co-working start-up that has become popular with digital nomads, and is betting that work-life balance will become work-tourism-life balance amid the massive shift to remote work caused by Covid-19. Outsite With much of the professional world shifting to remote work and widespread acceptance of the concept among

(CNN) — For many people, travel these days is fraught with second-guessing, extra research and plenty of confusion by way of logistics, travel restrictions and safety — and that’s before you add in what everyone else has to say about your decisions. Travelers who choose to share what they’re getting up to on vacation right

You don’t have to travel far to get a sense of island living: there are some treasured and unknown spots right here in the British Isles. Here are eight of the greatest islands to explore this autumn for a taste of the overseas trips you might have missed in 2020 – and the best places

Trading Nation: Carnival to set sail in Italy, two experts on what it could mean for the rest of the sector As Disney’s Mulan debuts, traders break down where stock heads next Markets were mixed after the unemployment rate fell more than expected—Here’s what five experts say about the move One chipmaker stock could be

Courtesy of Sonnenalp Be safe, make reservations and be patient; three tips for making the most of your time in the Colorado mountain town of Vail. While the pandemic has changed the day-to-day operations of this blissful highland town, there is still a lot to enjoy. From hiking and dining options, shopping and luxury hotel

Expert guide to Courmayeur Overview Hotels Restaurants Après ski Snow reports There are plenty of good hotels to choose from, plus an assortment of well-located apartments in the town centre. The neighbouring hamlets of Dolonne and Entrèves are also linked into the ski area.  As well as several long-established and grand five-star hotels, there’s a

Traders wear masks as they work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues New York, May 27, 2020. Lucas Jackson | Reuters Here are some of the companies making headlines in midday trading.  Tesla – Shares of the electric vehicle company slid more than

Test4Travel calls for cheap, effective Covid-19 tests at airports and ports, by Christmas In the last six months we have seen unprecedented disruption to international travel. Yet this week, as the Government approaches yet another chaotic episode in its increasingly unpopular quarantine policy, there is an alternative way forward. Today, as a result of what

Hotels are rolling out the red carpet for a new breed of traveler: your new puppy. Lockdowns, social distancing and new work-from-home arrangements have caused animal adoptions to soar across the United States. A new TD Ameritrade survey found that 33% of Americans — and half of millennials — have considered fostering or adopting a

(CNN) — Gaze out to the English Channel from the southwest coast of the UK right now and you might see something unexpected — a series of gigantic cruise ships haunting the horizon. Their passengers have vanished and they’re going nowhere. While these ships, taken out of the service because of the coronavirus pandemic, are

United Airlines president Scott Kirby speaking in Chicago, Illinois, June 5, 2019. Kamil Krzaczynski | Reuters Watch United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby walk through the company’s O’Hare Airport hub and two things jump out. First, there are so few customers in the terminal that Kirby calls it “surreal” to see one of the world’s busiest

Wild moorland, Grecian blue sea and world-class fish and chips Cornwall is on everyone’s lips these days. Those lingering shots of wild moorland, Grecian blue sea and soft pale sand in every episode of the BBC’s Poldark have drawn visitors from around the world. Despite such popularity the county retains its cloak of tradition and

Tiger selfies in Thailand, donkeys buckling beneath heavy riders in Greece, guests doing yoga atop elephants at a luxury resort — these instances, and others, were the impetus behind new animal tourism guidelines published last week by adventure travel company, Intrepid Travel, and the global animal welfare organization, World Animal Protection.  The Animal Welfare Policy Toolkit says

Image courtesy of Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Indisputably one of the most stylish resorts in Baja California, the uber-chic Nobu Hotel Los Cabos has reopened its doors in time for the summer season, with an enhanced commitment to safety and focus on health and luxury wellness. Nobu Hotel Los Cabos — which celebrated its grand

You would be forgiven for having heard little about the Alentejo. Despite being the largest region in Portugal, it receives nowhere near as many international tourists as the Algarve, Lisbon and Porto. Fortunately, that also means its natural beauty and human heritage have been well preserved. This vast region is living proof that rural and

MGM Resorts International said Friday it is sending separation letters to 18,000 U.S. employees who were furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic, making their job cuts permanent for now. MGM’s Empire City remains closed in New York state, as does its Park MGM in Las Vegas. Casinos in Las Vegas, where MGM has an outsized presence on the

Skåne is a province located at the most southern tip of Sweden, just a stone’s throw across the water from bustling Copenhagen in Denmark. The province is well known for it’s beautiful scenery, outstanding culinary experiences and high quality of life. Here are top tips for your trip to Skane: A unique and charming countryside

(CNN) — The vacation lights are going out all over Europe. Just weeks after many countries opened their borders to travelers within the continent, some are closing again, often at such short notice that people are left scrambling to get home before quarantine orders are put in place. Such confusion, often coupled with acrimony and

I used to come to Llandudno for childhood holidays in the Seventies. Think Formica tables, push-penny games on the pier and guesthouse landladies in floral pinnies. I recently returned with my own children, joining the staycation stampede from the North West after our original holiday plans were filed under 2021. As we strolled along the windswept