For the second consecutive year, Trazee Travel celebrates the winners of The Trazees, its annual awards honoring the best and most innovative people, brands and ideas in travel. The Trazees recognize excellence across a wide range of categories—from airlines and hotels to apps, destinations, and experiences—recognizing those who shape how modern travelers discover, plan, and … Read more

Following the completion of the architecturally focused Dallas Arts District, Dallas remains deep in a major building boom. Over the past year the Perot Museum of Nature and Science opened a new $185 million facility in Victory Park; the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum debuted on the Southern Methodist University campus; and Trinity Groves, … Read more

Disney has long been a leader in creating unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages. This holiday season, the company continues that legacy with Very Merrytime Cruises, a seasonal celebration that brings classic holiday magic to the open sea. Very Merrytime Cruises transform Disney ships into a whimsical winter wonderland, blending festive décor and themed … Read more

Emaar Properties, developer of the Burj Khalifa—the world’s tallest building—has introduced At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY, a new observation experience that reaches 1,821 feet above ground. Recognized by Guinness World Records as the Highest Observation Deck in the world, this new vantage point surpasses the previous record holder, Canton Tower in Guangzhou, China, which … Read more

Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio has expanded into Germany with its first property in the country: Nordport Plaza, Hamburg-Airport, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. John Licence, vice president for premium and select brands in Europe at Marriott International, said, “We are delighted to welcome Nordport Plaza, Hamburg-Airport as the first Tribute Portfolio property in Germany.” The hotel’s distinctive … Read more

To expand its long-haul network and increase route flexibility from Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopian Airlines has placed an order for six Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. The airline finalized the agreement with Boeing at the 51st International Paris Air Show earlier this month. “As part of our Vision 2025 strategic roadmap and our fleet modernization and expansion … Read more

Sparta’s legendary queen, Helen of Troy, may have have been famed for her beauty, but Christopher Marlowe’s line about “a face that launched a thousand ships” overstates the role of looks in shipbuilding. Constructing a vessel that actually sails requires far more than admiration; it demands engineering, planning, materials and time. If your idea of … Read more

Florence, the capital of Tuscany, lies at the heart of Italy’s second-largest wine-producing region. Vineyards surround the city, cultivating heritage grapes that feed a longstanding local devotion to wine. Watching the Arno glide under the Ponte Vecchio as the evening light warms the terracotta roofs, glass of Chianti in hand, is an experience that captures … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: In July I attended the annual Global Business Travel Association convention in Boston and stayed at The Lenox Hotel. From the moment my colleagues and I arrived we received a warm, attentive welcome from the doorman and were escorted into the lobby — a handsome, inviting space with coffered ceilings, colonial-style chandeliers, ornate décor … Read more

Ontario’s two major business centers, Toronto and Ottawa, rank among Canada’s top destinations for commerce and innovation. Located within the Golden Horseshoe that curves around Lake Ontario from Niagara to the Durham Region, these cities support diverse industries including manufacturing, finance, technology, tourism and health care. The region is home to more than 15,000 technology … Read more