6 destinations that are best explored by luxury train

Even big fans of flying can agree there’s a time and a place for slow travel — and, specifically, for luxury train travel. Certain destinations around the world are better explored via train, whether due to their lack of road networks, complications at border crossings or general traffic concerns on roads or commuter rails. Plus, many of the luxury…

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Avianca LifeMiles raised award costs to Asia with no notice: Here’s what you need to know

The Avianca LifeMiles loyalty program is arguably one of the most under-appreciated programs in the industry. The program has been known to have IT issues and notoriously poor customer service but makes up for it with some unique sweet spot redemptions. The combination of these valuable sweet spots and the ability to earn LifeMiles via transfers from various transferable…

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Hyatt Centric brand debuts in Chandigarh with Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh

Hyatt Hotels announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh, marking the debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in Chandigarh. Paying homage to French architect Le Corbusier who designed the city along with Pierre Jeanneret, Jane Drew, and Maxwell Fry, the hotel celebrates both Corbusier’s design philosophy and the vibrant and bold culture of Punjab.

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Accor debuts Novotel Mexico City World Trade Center

Accor has announced the opening of Novotel Mexico City World Trade Center, a new modern hotel offering in Mexico City featuring Novotel’s new global design concept and the second flagship for the brand in the region. Situated in a prime location in front of the World Trade Center in Mexico City, one of the most important business centers in…

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South African Airways is not losing its route rights

South African Airways (SAA) assures its customers that the airline is not losing its route rights.  SAA continues to operate its current network and schedule with 6 regional and 3 domestic destinations. Currently, the airline has deployed additional capacity on the Cape Town route to meet demand and we have increased the aircraft size on the Harare route.

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