Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways that expands its network across Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar. Under the arrangement, Qatar Airways will place its QR code on Bangkok Airways-operated flights from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Phnom Penh, Cambodia (PNH), and Yangon, Myanmar (RGN). The partnership also adds Qatar codeshare services … Read more

Enduring long airport layovers used to mean turning a fast-food tabletop into a makeshift office or wandering the duty-free shops to kill time. Today, long layovers no longer require sacrificing comfort. Increasingly, business travelers treat airport lounges as an extension of home. Airports worldwide have responded by transforming lounges into well-appointed retreats with personal assistants, … Read more

Lindblad Expeditions is enhancing its Galapagos offerings with the acquisition of the ship Via Australis. The 50-cabin vessel, noted for operational efficiency and excellent sightlines to the surrounding ocean and wildlife, will replace the National Geographic Endeavour. After Lindblad takes possession in the third quarter of 2016, the ship will undergo an extensive refurbishment to … Read more

Meliá Hotels International has revealed plans to introduce its ME by Meliá brand to the United States with the upcoming ME Miami. The waterfront property is set to open in spring 2015 and will occupy the current site of Casa Moderna Hotel at 1100 Biscayne Boulevard. The location sits adjacent to the new Miami World … Read more

The number of credit cards that charge foreign transaction fees is declining. That’s the key takeaway from a recent survey of consumer credit cards issued by the nation’s 12 largest card issuers. The survey, conducted by CreditCards.com from March 16–27, reviewed publicly available terms and conditions and included follow-up calls to issuer representatives to confirm … Read more

Amtrak has announced an expansion of its pet travel program, making it easier for passengers to travel with small dogs and cats on a wider range of routes. The updated policy now allows small pets on trips up to seven hours in length, and beginning Saturday the carrier will begin testing pet travel on weekend … Read more

An hour north of Vancouver, British Columbia by helicopter or seaplane, Fawn Bluff offers a new model of luxury set within untamed wilderness. Perched on 340 acres between the Pacific Ocean and private Leask Lake, the lodge provides intimate access to the Great Bear Rainforest where guests may spot black bears, river otters, bald eagles, … Read more

Marriott International is poised for a busy 2018, with more than 200 hotels in development worldwide and 40 of those joining its luxury brands. The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts has announced the brand’s first hotel in Tasmania, scheduled to open in late 2018 after a comprehensive renovation. Art Deco Bathroom © Adam Gibson The … Read more

The worlds of hospitality and fashion converge at several hotels and resorts that have teamed up with notable fashion brands to create unique guest experiences and limited-edition products. © The Hermitage Hotel Draper James and The Hermitage Hotel Reese Witherspoon’s lifestyle label Draper James has collaborated with The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville on curated offers … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I have enjoyed this property for many years, first as a Park Hyatt and now as the InterContinental. Its central location puts you close to everything in Century City, yet the property itself feels like a quiet oasis. Traveling with a business colleague from Los Angeles, we arrived early for morning meetings and decided … Read more