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The Grand Hyatt San Antonio opened its doors 10 years ago. Since that time, it has accommodated more than three million guests and hosted in excess of 5,000 meetings. To celebrate its first decade of business, the property just completed a sweeping $19 million renovation of guest rooms, meeting spaces, corridors, the lobby, an onsite…

WHY IT RATES: Nashville is a popular vacation destination, and travel agents looking for accommodations for their clients will have a new option thanks to the opening of Cambria Hotel Nashville.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. The Cambria Hotels brand debuted in the Music Capital of the World Thursday evening with the grand opening of…

I’ve stayed in my share of the various Marriott brands, but a recent trip to Miami offered the chance to try out the AC brand, in the tony suburb of Aventura, conveniently located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale and near plentiful shopping. My first impression of the property was genuine surprise—the bright, spacious lobby was…

WHY IT RATES: The Hotel Indigo Durham is just a stone’s throw from many of historic Durham’s top sites – the cathedral, the castle and the university. The hotel meanwhile, occupies a historic building that was once part of Durham University.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Hotel Indigo Durham, an IHG hotel, has opened in the…

WHY IT RATES: Located within the Haymarket entertainment precinct, the design of the forthcoming Hotel Indigo Sydney Central will draw its unique identity from the surrounding neighborhood’s rich heritage. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Travelers will soon have a refreshingly local way to satisfy their curiosity when staying in Sydney, with the signing of Hotel…

WHY IT RATES: Smart, inventive public space and guest room design that includes “smart” room décor combine to create a truly unique new Fairfield Inn & Suites. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. The 114-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Gainesville, Florida is scheduled to open today. Its bright and inviting décor, smart, inventive…

WHY IT RATES: Honoring the annual Japanese tradition of Hanami, the Mei Ume restaurant will be transformed with a bespoke cherry blossom garden. In addition, Head Chef Tony Truong has created a special, seasonal menu. —Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Mei Ume, the Asian restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, is celebrating…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents working with clients who value the work companies do behind the scenes, Qatar Airways is training its employees to better handle customers with autism.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Qatar Airways announced Sunday a series of initiatives and special events to take place throughout the month of April as part…

Amtrak Vacations is helping passengers prepare for the busy spring and summer travel seasons by offering the rail company’s biggest sale of the year. The Amtrak sale kicked off Wednesday and is valid for booking until April 6. To take advantage of the deal, couples must upgrade to a private roomette sleeping accommodation. When the…

United Airlines announced Friday that it had tentatively been awarded authority to begin offering daily, non-stop service between Texas and Cuba. Once the United States Department of Transportation gives its final approval, United and Mesa Airlines will be permitted to fly between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport, expanding the…