Japan’s fusion of modern and the traditional is nowhere better expressed than Osaka. Known for its thriving food scene, underground shopping malls, offbeat fashions and progressive, free-spirited ambience, this gateway city to the Kansai region has become an essential stop on any Japan itinerary. No wonder the major international hotel chains have expanded their footprint in the city in…
A photo gallery and review of Celebrity Ascent, the fourth in Celebrity Cruises’ Edge class of upscale cruise ships.
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As we head into the next two weeks of holiday travel, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 2.5 million passengers daily from Dec. 21 to Jan. 2, following the screening of approximately 30 million travelers over Thanksgiving. While TSA said it is “prepared…
Two major New York-area airports are set to be the second and third with Starbucks locations exclusively designed for mobile orders and pickups. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) will both get new Starbucks Pickup locations at some point in 2024, airport concessionaire OTG says. The concept allows customers to place an order solely via the…
Narawadee Bualert, the founder and president of the globally acclaimed name in luxury hospitality, has taken an active leadership role at the helm of the company.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened the Park Hyatt Marrakech, marking its debut in Morocco and contributing to the brand’s growing footprint in Africa. Nestled in a serene location at the base of the Atlas Mountains, the 19-acre resort offers a luxurious, modern take on Arab-Berber heritage.
Malaysia Airlines has enhanced its in-flight entertainment by collaborating with the Universiti Malaya Centre for Continuing Education to offer “Education on the Go” content to passengers.
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is introducing an In-Room Essentials program, allowing guests to shop for the hotel’s premium retail items directly from their accommodations.
Austrian Airlines has concluded the year 2023 with remarkable operational performance, maintaining its status as one of the most punctual airlines in Europe and even surpassing its achievements from the previous year. In 2023, the airline achieved a regularity rate of 98.9%, with around 80% punctuality, making it one of the top performers in the Lufthansa Group and in…
Air Marakanda, the management company operating Samarkand International Airport, today announced a doubling of passenger traffic for the year, compared with 495,000 passengers in 2022, and welcomed its one millionth passenger. The milestone not only represents the booming tourism appeal of Uzbekistan’s second city, but also highlights the successful growth strategy being pursued by the company.
