WestJet is expanding its transatlantic network by converting two seasonal nonstop routes to London Gatwick (LGW) into year-round services. The Calgary (YYC)–London route and the Toronto (YYZ)–London route will now operate through the winter months, with Calgary offering three weekly flights and Toronto providing daily service. Other Canadian gateways — Vancouver (YVR), Edmonton (YEG), Winnipeg … Read more

Qatar Airways is adding a second all-premium Airbus A319 to its Qatar Executive corporate jet fleet this month to meet growing demand for luxury group and incentive travel. The new Premium One A319, identical in configuration to the Business One service that operates daily between Doha (DOH) and London (LHR), will be available for charter … Read more

The opening of the St. Regis Mauritius Resort marks the celebrated luxury brand’s first property in Africa. Situated on the southwestern tip of Mauritius, the resort faces the powdery white sands of Le Morne, a dramatic peninsula and UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance. Architectural design for the resort … Read more

Name: Peter Ingram Title: President and CEO Company, city: Hawaiian Airlines; Honolulu, Hawai’i Number of employees: 7,153 worldwide Recent project: Integrating the Airbus A321neos into our fleet; we will have 11 by the end of 2018 and 18 by 2020. Also, 10 Boeing 787-9s will join our fleet starting in 2021. First job: I delivered … Read more

JOSEPH ALMOGUERA discovered his passion for cooking while in high school on Guam. Today he is the chef de cuisine at 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar at Prince Waikiki. Almoguera says that working in kitchens and learning hotel operations as a teenager sparked his commitment to a culinary career. Almoguera relocated to the Big Island … Read more

The iconic New York City skyline is a must-see for anyone visiting the city. While many attractions offer fleeting glimpses, a select number of hotels and rooftop lounges provide lasting, picturesque views right from your room or a cozy seat with a cocktail in hand. Below are several newer and often overlooked places where you … Read more

You don’t need to travel across the globe to experience beautiful Asian holiday traditions. Under the roof of The Kitano boutique hotel on Park Avenue in New York City, guests can enjoy authentic customs guided by the hotel’s Japanese proprietors through a Traditional Tea Gathering Ceremony. Usucha, or “thin tea,” is served in delicate ceramic … Read more

Until recently, this burj (tower) held the title of Saudi Arabia’s tallest skyscraper. Even after losing that distinction, it remains a major attraction for visitors and locals alike, who flock to the 99th-floor Skybridge connecting the two spires to enjoy spectacular sunsets. Known for its striking silhouette, the 328-foot-long walkway has earned affectionate nicknames from … Read more

BLUFF, AT THE SOUTHERN TIP of New Zealand’s South Island, marks either the end or the beginning of an epic journey. Under the famous signpost, hikers pause for photos and you can often tell at a glance whether they are southbound—tired but triumphant—or northbound—nervous yet excited. This is one terminus of the Te Araroa Trail, … Read more

Air New Zealand is giving travelers a first look at its refreshed in-flight experience on the newly refurbished Boeing 777-200 fleet with a “Pleased to Seat You” road tour across North America. Covering more than 7,000 miles across the continent, the tour stops in several cities through Oct. 16 to showcase the airline’s redesigned, more … Read more