Most U.S. airports will have facial recognition technology within the next four years. The Department of Homeland Security has said U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to install biometric exit systems at nearly all commercial airports. CBP’s goal is to apply biometric exit screening to more than 97 percent of commercial air travelers departing … Read more

Hainan Airlines launched a nonstop service between London Heathrow Airport and Changsha Huanghua International Airport on March 23. This new connection is Hainan’s second direct link between the United Kingdom and China, following the recently introduced Manchester–Beijing route. Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Today it … Read more

Some countries have leapt into the future by sweeping away much of their cultural and architectural past. India, however, is vast, ancient and deeply rooted in tradition, so its modernization often happens by layering the new on top of the old. Nowhere is this contrast more striking than in Bangalore. Perched on the rocky Deccan … Read more

Dollar and Thrifty, both brands owned by The Hertz Corporation, are lowering the minimum age to rent a car from 21 to 20 across the United States and Canada. The legal minimum age remains 18 in Michigan, New York and the province of Quebec, where local laws require it. The move is intended to make … Read more

When Delta Air Lines volunteers partnered with KaBOOM to build an urban playground, the results felt almost like magic. Earlier this month, the two organizations came together to construct a new playground at Atlanta Mission–My Sister’s House, a shelter for homeless women and children in midtown Atlanta. Remarkably, the entire playground was completed in a … Read more

Guests at the SoBro Guest House in Nashville, Tenn., should be comfortable using technology. The property operates with a streamlined, largely staff-free model: aside from housekeepers and the manager, there is no concierge or traditional front desk. Instead, the guest experience is intentionally hands-off. Check-in and check-out, restaurant recommendations, and any other guest requests are … Read more

Air New Zealand launched an interactive online experience that celebrates New Zealand tourism using emojis as a simple, visual language. To join the campaign, users respond to Air New Zealand’s #EmojiJourney posts on Facebook or Twitter by commenting with a selection of emojis that represent their ideal New Zealand holiday. That emoji combination generates a … Read more

When Mount Erciyes poured lava across central Turkey thousands of years ago, volcanic ash settled into a strange, lunar-like terrain of cone-shaped “fairy chimneys” and soft volcanic layers called tufa. Early Christians discovered that the porous rock was ideal for hiding from persecution. When damp, the tufa could be carved like soap, creating cave dwellings, … Read more

© JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa If business brings you to Texas, consider turning the trip into a Father’s Day escape by staying at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in historic San Antonio. The resort offers tailored holiday experiences that blend relaxation and recreation, making it … Read more

Chef Michael Helfrich and his team at the five-star Forsthofgut Nature Hotel in Leogang, Austria, present the refined new tasting experience at silva. Named after the Latin word for “forest,” silva emphasizes fresh, seasonal and authentic ingredients, focusing on thoughtful preparation that highlights the region’s natural abundance. To minimize waste and honour traditional culinary craft, … Read more