Hotels and resorts

Iditarod loses support of hotel that was race headquarters

February 10, 2022 GMT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The hotel that has served for nearly three decades as the Anchorage-based headquarters for the world’s most famous sled dog race will end its association with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race next year.

Hotels rethink the concierge: From selfies to sustainability

By KRISTI EATONNovember 2, 2021 GMT

Looking to increase your vacation selfie game? Don’t worry, Eduardo Vallin has you covered.

As “Instagram concierge” at the W Punta de Mita hotel in Mexico, Vallin helps guests locate and take the best social media-worthy photos while they bask in that vacation glow.

Travel agents: What can they really do for you?

By BETH J. HARPAZJuly 18, 2018 GMT

When you can book every aspect of a trip online, why would you need a travel agent? In this episode of the Associated Press Travel podcast "Get Outta Here," Erika Richter, communications director for the American Society of Travel Agents, explains how travel agents can enhance your vacation while simplifying the planning process for you...

Darrell Sheaffer announced as new executive director of The Buckingham

Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2017 GMT

The Buckingham, a Houston premier senior living community, announces the appointment of Darrell Sheaffer to executive director of The Buckingham.

Sheaffer comes to The Buckingham with a background in managing luxury hotels and resorts.

Business association holds reception, celebrates growth

David McCracken - The Garden IslandMarch 24, 2017 GMT

KAPAA — After the recession began to dissipate in 2012, small businesses on Kauai’s eastside needed support, particularly Kapaa and Wailua. Seeing a glaring need for marketing and business promotion, the Royal Coconut Coast Association came back to life.