Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to introduce the Hyatt Centric brand to South America with two new properties in Lima, Peru, and Santiago, Chile. Both hotels are expected to open in early 2018 and aim to place guests close to each city’s main attractions and business districts. “Santiago and Lima are two of the … Read more

Qatar Airways has introduced the Airbus A350 into scheduled service to the United States, becoming the first commercial carrier to operate this advanced widebody on U.S. routes. As the global launch customer for the A350, the airline has progressively deployed the type across its international network, including key destinations in Europe, Asia and the Americas. … Read more

Mazatlán, Mexico, has long attracted Canadian and American retirees, and in recent years it has also become a favorite for younger digital nomads. Affordable accommodations, warm weather and reliable internet make this coastal city on Mexico’s Pacific coast an appealing base for remote work. The relaxed beach lifestyle makes adapting to life on the West … Read more

Passengers often resent checked baggage fees, but a new peer-reviewed study finds these charges can reduce departure delays. Published in the August issue of Management Science, the research examines how baggage fees affect on-time performance for airlines. Researchers analyzed more than 9 million flights from May 2007 through May 2009, comparing delay patterns for airlines … Read more

A new survey conducted by British Airways polled 2,000 American baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1961, to identify the biggest barriers that keep them from traveling after retirement. The results reveal both practical and emotional reasons that influence travel decisions for this generation, along with a few lighter findings about travel preferences. Among … Read more

Hilton Worldwide has expanded its Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts portfolio into Latin America with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Panama. The luxury property sits about 25 minutes from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and is conveniently positioned for visitors planning to explore the Panama Canal and the city. The hotel offers 248 elegantly appointed guest … Read more

The Leading Hotels of the World has added numerous new-build properties to its portfolio this year, while several existing hotels have completed significant renovations. Among the more than 20 new openings, one in Johannesburg, South Africa, is particularly notable. Opened in April, The Houghton is a lifestyle resort situated close to Johannesburg’s business district. Set … Read more

“If we don’t have it, you don’t need it.” That tongue-in-cheek motto at Allen’s Manix Trading Post captures the spirit of Augusta, Montana. With a population under 300, this small town—less than an hour from Great Falls and Helena and under two hours from Glacier National Park—feels much as it did when founded in 1893. … Read more

Which was your first issue of Global Traveler? Mine was the November 2006 edition, with the snow-capped peaks and lakes of St. Moritz on the cover — an image I still carry with me. Whether you began reading with our first issue in February 2004 or joined later, thank you for traveling with us. November … Read more

Settling into the massage chair, I felt the tension from the first flight of a long-haul travel day begin to melt away. As the masseuse worked out knots in my neck and shoulders, I breathed out slowly and sank deeper into relaxation. The treatment ended far too soon, but it left me refreshed and better … Read more