A long-term Sustainability Management System is in effect at the Sugar Ridge Hotel, and the resort is actively involved in conserving resources, reducing pollution, conserving biodiversity, ecosystems, and landscapes.
 

Seven itineraries covering 19 states have been created in conjunction with partner airlines, British Airways, who will be hosting all international flights, and American Airlines, who is partnering on all domestic flights within the USA.

The attractions and tour operations at Royal Caribbean Cruises' tropical island, CocoCay, have been awarded a Gold-Level Eco-Certification by Sustainable Travel International as part of the Sustainable Tourism Education Program (STEP).

Newly-elected Premier of Nevis, the Honorable Vance Amory, has appointed the Honorable Mark Anthony Graham Brantley as Minister with portfolio responsibility for Tourism, Health, Social Development, Youth and Sports, Culture, and Gender Affairs.

As many as eight people have been killed in California after a tour bus collided with two other vehicles on a mountain road. Dozens of others are injured following the accident, which occurred near Yucaipa on the edges of the San Bernardino National Forest.

Starwood is planning to expand its Sheraton brand over the next 12 months with 30 planned openings, predominantly in the Asia Pacific region. Half of the new properties will open in China, lengthening Starwood’s lead as the largest upper-upscale global hotel operator in Asia Pacific.