Booking an Airbnb rental with a group of friends, family, or coworkers just became much simpler. Airbnb has introduced a split payment feature that eliminates the need for one person to cover the entire cost up front and for groups to manually calculate each share. This split payment capability stems from Airbnb’s acquisition of Tilt, … Read more

Q&A with Hannah Gruen, Administrative Assistant I love using events as an opportunity to travel. This summer I visited Denver for a concert and enjoyed exploring the city while I was there. Events often open the door to new experiences—local restaurants, neighborhoods, museums and parks I might not have discovered otherwise. Tell us about a … Read more

Turn your next family vacation into an educational, engaging adventure with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Galapagos Islands. A new onboard conservation program, launched by the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA), supports Galapagos preservation through participating cruise operators. This initiative is available only on select cruise lines committed to IGTOA’s … Read more

Southern California’s Bob Hope Airport has officially reverted to the name Hollywood Burbank Airport, dropping the moniker that honored the late comedian and film star. The change aims to make the airport’s location clearer for travelers and to reduce confusion with other Southern California airports. Originally opened in 1930 as United Airport, the facility has … Read more

He’s traveled far from Dallas. Chef Frédéric Angevin, with 25 years of culinary experience, recently relocated from the Four Seasons Hotel Dallas at Las Colinas to the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. Before taking charge amid the lush tropical scenery of Tahiti, Chef Angevin completed classical training through a two-year apprenticeship in Burgundy. He earned … Read more

There is something magical about looking up at the velvety sky on a dark night when stars hang low and seem almost within reach. One star appears, then another. As your eyes adjust, the entire Milky Way unfolds like a river of diamonds across the heavens. Whether you are an amateur astronomer or someone who … Read more

Gleaming acres of glass and marble can look impressive yet interchangeable. Although international airports are the gateways to their cities, many lack a distinct sense of place and blend into a homogenized global “transitland.” That perception is changing. Governments increasingly see airport terminals as more than transport hubs: they are a country’s public face and … Read more

The inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma, presented by UBS, recently brought together more than 70 historic Italian cars for a weekend of competition and celebration in the heart of Rome. Organized by Anantara Hotels & Resorts and presented by UBS, the event was hosted by Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel. Event partners included Richard Mille, Lockton … Read more

Yoga-minded travelers flying Cathay Pacific can now practice gentle stretches and breathing exercises during their journey. In partnership with international studio Pure Yoga, the airline has introduced a set of in-flight yoga and meditation sessions available through its entertainment system. The program includes short videos in Cantonese, English, Mandarin and Japanese that passengers can access … Read more

TO WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE LUFTHANSA’S SUCCESS, GIVEN THE CURRENT CHALLENGES IN THE INDUSTRY? Lufthansa’s relative financial stability in recent years has been a key factor in our success amid industry turbulence. That stability has allowed us to keep investing in products, systems and infrastructure while focusing on long-term strategy. Over the past years we … Read more