Air New Zealand completes first 17-hour nonstop flight from New York to Auckland: Here’s a sneak peek

It’s official: There’s a new contender on the list of the world’s longest flights and TPG was aboard. Air New Zealand completed its first round-trip flight between Auckland (AKL) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) this weekend, with the segment from JFK to Auckland departing Saturday evening in New York and arriving in Auckland 16 hours…

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Denver Airport’s CATS program claws its way into the Guinness World Records book

The stress-busting dogs — and one cat — that greet passengers at Denver International Airport (DEN) aren’t just cute and cuddly. They’re now officially world record titleholders. The animals, and their handlers, are part of DEN’s Canine Airport Therapy Squad (CATS) and the program now has a spot in the Guinness World Records 2023 book. The category: Largest Airport…

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All-inclusive resorts aren’t just for the Caribbean — Hyatt’s heading to Bulgaria

For the most part, all-inclusive resorts have always fit into the same mold in the same general destinations. We’re talking watered-down drinks and subpar food at resorts dotting the beaches up and down the Caribbean and Mexico. Lately, though, the tide has been changing for the all-inclusive experience. Major hotel companies — including Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt — have…

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