Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong–based carrier, recently disclosed that a data breach affected nearly 9.4 million passengers. This incident ranks among the largest cybersecurity breaches in the airline industry. According to the airline, attackers accessed a wide range of personal information. Compromised data included passenger names, dates of birth, phone numbers, addresses, nationalities and, in … Read more

Join Global Traveler in the fight against leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers by participating in our annual online auction benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The auction opens March 1 and runs through May 1. LLS is the world’s largest voluntary health organization devoted to funding blood cancer research and supporting patients and … Read more

Monastery in Petra, Jordan © Tomi Tenetz | Dreamstime.comThis week we travel to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a land with continuous human presence since the Paleolithic era. Jordan’s rich history is visible across its landscape—in castles, cities and monuments that span millennia. Below are some of the country’s most remarkable sights to add to … Read more

A beach vacation to Ocean City, Maryland, may find you trying to avoid sand at times — the bunker kind. A number of golf courses around the town take advantage of the sandy deltas, marshes and pine forests of the Eastern Shore, offering memorable rounds amid natural scenery. One layout that consistently ranks as a … Read more

In May 2023, Black Butte Ranch in Sisters, Oregon, opened a new lodge to replace its 50-year-old building. The new 27,000-square-foot facility—a $20 million investment—adds a restaurant and bar, a second-floor lounge, a fireside room, a private dining area, a large dressing room and meeting space, plus a state-of-the-art kitchen with expanded catering capabilities. The … Read more

You won’t need rose-colored glasses to enjoy Vilnius on June 1 — the Lithuanian capital will be awash in bright hues when it hosts its annual Pink Soup Fest. Local chefs will serve their take on šaltibarščiai, the iconic chilled beet soup known for its vivid pink color, while the program includes live music, hands-on … Read more

FOR THE EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE year, Global Traveler recognizes the industry’s finest by naming its Airline of the Year and Hotel of the Year for 2018. In a world driven by instant service, personalization and high expectations, simply keeping pace is no longer enough. To stand out, companies must deliver memorable experiences—true “wow” moments—that leave lasting … Read more

ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: Working for a travel magazine, business in Miami plays a central role in our success. Publisher and CEO Francis X. Gallagher and I arrived from the FXExpress offices in Sarasota, driving to the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables to meet with several major clients about promotional opportunities for 2025. Check-in was quick and efficient. I … Read more

Qatar Airways has increased the frequency of its service between Doha (DOH) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to three daily flights. The airline raised capacity on the route from 18 weekly rotations to 21, offering travelers more flexibility and connectivity to one of the world’s most popular destinations. Qatar Airways’ CEO Akbar Al Baker … Read more

This spring, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines introduced international basic-economy fares on routes between the United States and Europe. Each carrier has clarified what passengers can expect from this lower-cost fare class so travelers can plan accordingly. On American Airlines’ transatlantic flights, basic-economy passengers are allowed one personal item and one carry-on bag; checked … Read more