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Disney unveils details about Star Wars, other park attractions

Disney unveils details about Star Wars, other park attractionsVisitors will be able to assume three different roles on the "Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run" attraction.

"While one market is slowing -- in this case, the U.S. -- all of our international markets continue to pick up," said Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta.

Slowing growth in U.S. a drag on Q3 hotel earningsWeaker than expected growth in revenue per available room stoked some concern that a domestic slowdown could be on the horizon.

Phocuswright founder Philip Wolf with Google's Richard Holden at the Phocuwright Conference.

Google launching voice bookings for hotelsGoogle is continuing to bolster its hotel booking platform, while concurrently claiming that it's not chasing after OTA share.

Rendering of the lobby at the Margaritaville Hotel in Orlando.

Margaritaville Resort Orlando starts taking reservationsThe new Kissimmee resort anticipates a January opening with rates starting at $199 per night.

The Dulles Airport Nap Lounge will feature 16 sleepboxes in Terminal A.

Startup firm Sleepbox opening pod hotel at Washington DullesCEO Mikhail Krymov announced the coming outpost at the Phocuswright Conference, where Sleepbox won awards.

Welcome change: Travel and the LGBTQ community

Welcome change: Travel and the LGBTQ communityDespite recent strides toward inclusivity, the world continues to be a challenging and sometimes unwelcoming place for members...

A renovated suite at Le Bristol Paris.

Renovation wraps at Le Bristol ParisThe project at the Oetker Collection Hotel included renovation of all guestrooms and suites as well as three restaurants, the...

The reception area at Belmond Cadogan.

Perks for Virtuoso bookings at London's Belmond CadoganThe hotel is set to reopen following a $48 million restoration early next year.

The pool area at the Standard Downtown L.A.

Hotels reach out to wildfire victimsHotels from Los Angeles to Reno are offering discounted and even free nights to people who evacuated their homes due to the...

Rendering of a superior room at the Hotel Bellevue.

Dubrovnik's Hotel Bellevue closes for top-to-bottom refitA renovation of the lobby; all 91 guestrooms and suites; and the restaurant and lounge is set for completion in the spring.