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WHY IT RATES: This new Hyatt hotel opening is an example of Oklahoma City’s growing and thriving tourism industry. The property is located within walking distance of more than 40 restaurants, bars and attractions. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Hyatt Place Oklahoma City/Bricktown, the first Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Oklahoma City, is officially open.…

WHY IT RATES: Hawaii is not likely the first choice of many skiers but Wyndham is providing an opportunity to explore new possibilities at a discount.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. For people still looking to get in that spring ski vacation, look no further than the slopes of Mauna Kea on Hawaii’s Big Island. Wyndham…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents with clients migrating to the Midwest to partake in the annual Tulip Time Festival will have more rail travel options thanks to Amtrak.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Amtrak is offering additional service between Chicago and Holland, Michigan, for travelers headed to Holland’s annual Tulip Time Festival. A special stop…

After more than a week out of service, officials from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced Wi-Fi connectivity at the facility was turned back on Monday. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the world’s busiest airport was able to turn its free Wi-Fi back on for customers at around 5:30 p.m. local time after a cyber-attack led…

WHY IT RATES: Situated under one roof, the combination of these two Marriott brands allows guests to take advantage of a variety of room types, amenities and services, while sharing social spaces.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Marriott International, Inc. today announced that a combined 120-suite Residence Inn and 134-suite SpringHill Suites in Orlando, Florida will…

WHY IT RATES: Southwest continues to reign as one of the most consumer-friendly airlines in the country. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer Southwest Airlines delivers the best customer experience in the airline industry, according to the 2018 Temkin Experience Ratings, an annual customer experience benchmark of companies based on a survey of 10,000 U.S. consumers.…

Originally opened in 1927, Virginia Beach’s Cavalier Hotel was an instant landmark in its oceanfront community, significantly changing the area’s social scene during its heyday. A string of U.S. presidents and iconic celebrities visited the property over the years including Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra. MORE Hotel & Resort It was also a…

Hilton is significantly expanding its presence in Morocco. The hotel company recently signed a deal to open a property in 2022 in the country’s capital of Rabat, which is just the latest in a string of developments either in the pipeline or already open. Last year, according to Hotel Management, Hilton opened two hotels in…

WHY IT RATES: With these two new properties, The Radisson Hotel Group now has 18 hotels and more than 3000 rooms in Saudi Arabia.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Park Inn by Radisson, the upper mid-scale hotel brand of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the opening of two new hotels in Saudi Arabia…

A billionaire Australian developer has invested $100 million creating an ultra-exclusive resort in Fiji near one of the world’s largest coral reefs. The resort, Kokomo Private Island Fiji, has just 21 villas and is located on the site of an abandoned Aman resort project. MORE Hotel & Resort Lang Walker, a developer worth an estimated…