Chicago’s O’Hare Airport has completed a major addition and overhaul, including the installation of a new high-quality terrazzo floor in Terminal A. The terrazzo, installed by Menconi Terrazzo of Bensenville, Illinois, features a simple epoxy design with all-sided mirror aggregate, zinc divider tiles, and a five-color design that improves wayfinding through the airport. In addition, the airport has also installed new precast terrazzo tiles in some sections.
Airbnb reported strong earnings for the first quarter but projected that its revenue for the upcoming quarter would fall short of market expectations, resulting in an 8% drop in stock price post-market. The company saw its revenue climb 18% from the previous year in Q1, reaching $2.14 billion. However, for the upcoming quarter, the company anticipates revenue to be in the range of $2.68 billion to $2.74 billion, which is slightly below the $2.74 billion forecast by analysts.
Portland, Maine is a coastal city with a vibrant food scene, historic landmarks, and scenic surroundings. To make the most of your getaway, here’s a selection of charming and comfortable accommodations to consider, from boutique hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts, ensuring a memorable stay in this captivating destination.
Casablanca, Morocco’s dynamic metropolis, has emerged as a top tourist destination, securing the 23rd position in TripAdvisor’s prestigious Travelers’ Choice Awards. Its captivating blend of history, culture, and modernity has enchanted travelers worldwide. Ongoing transformative projects promise to elevate Casablanca’s status even further, with the potential to propel it into the elite ranks of global metropolises.
As the spring break season approaches, The Islands of The Bahamas offer a diverse range of resort experiences, tourism developments, and businesses to cater to travelers’ diverse preferences. From the reconstruction of Abaco’s Angel Fish Creek Bridge to the opening of the Bahamas Distillery Company in Freeport, there are many exciting updates and highlights to enhance your Bahamian escape.
The picturesque Maldives has been named the Official Partner Destination of the upcoming ITB China 2024, taking place from May 27-29 in Shanghai. This partnership aims to attract more Chinese tourists and highlight the Maldives’ unique offerings. The Maldives’ stunning natural beauty, pristine beaches, and luxurious resorts will be showcased in the largest national pavilion at the three-day B2B event, with over 40 travel companies participating as co-exhibitors.
Hard Rock International recently announced the official launch of Unity by Hard Rock, a loyalty program that offers exclusive benefits to members across the brand’s hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. The program allows members to earn and redeem points for free nights, dining experiences, merchandise, and more at participating Hard Rock locations worldwide. Unity also provides access to member-only offers, events, and experiences.
The launch of the Unity program is supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign featuring renowned personalities such as Lionel Messi, Noah Kahan, John Legend, and Shakira. These celebrities will appear in the campaign’s 60-second commercial, which showcases the diverse experiences available at Hard Rock locations worldwide.
To celebrate the launch of Unity, Hard Rock has also partnered with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises to offer reciprocal benefits to travelers. Members of Club Royale and the Blue Chip Club will receive exclusive benefits when participating in activities at select Hard Rock venues or embarking on voyages with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships.
Membership in Unity by Hard Rock is free and can be obtained at any participating location, through the unity.hardrock.com website, or via the Unity by Hard Rock mobile app.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has launched its new ‘Travel Well’ initiative, aiming to inspire purposeful travel among its 30.3 million annual passengers. The platform emphasizes the transformative power of travel beyond transportation, focusing on fostering meaningful connections and valuing quality over quantity.
Riyadh Air and the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) have joined forces to leverage their strengths in marketing and advertising to promote Saudi Arabia as a premier tourist destination. The partnership will focus on several key areas including joint marketing activities, sponsorship opportunities, key roadshows and international events, collaboration in loyalty programmes, engaging in the tourism accelerator programme and more.
Saudia Holidays and the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance Mauritius’s position as a preferred travel destination for Saudi Arabian residents. Through this partnership, the two entities will collaborate on various marketing and promotional initiatives such as developing dedicated landing pages tailored to the Saudi market, providing travel agency staff with specialized training, implementing joint digital marketing campaigns, and conducting activities to attract potential travelers. By leveraging the strengths of both organizations, this collaboration aims to showcase the captivating beauty, exceptional hospitality, rich culture, and diverse attractions that Mauritius has to offer.
