Performance artist and sculptor Joan Jonas investigates the world through sound and visual elements, drawing on influences such as Japanese noh theater. In works like The Juniper Tree, Jonas uses objects including a kimono, a ladder and 29 wooden balls to unfold her distinctive reading of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. From March 15 to … Read more

Emirates has announced it will begin daily Airbus A380 service between Dubai (DXB) and Barcelona (BCN) starting February 1, 2014. The airline will replace the current Boeing 777-300ER on this route with the A380, increasing capacity by nearly 44 percent and adding 2,198 seats per week between the two cities. “Barcelona has been one of … Read more

Haggis appears on menus worldwide as poetry lovers prepare to celebrate Robert Burns Day. The 18th-century poet, known as the Bard of Scotland, was born on Jan. 25, 1759, and is often associated with the national dish. Burns reportedly enjoyed haggis nearly as much as a dram of Scottish whisky. Haggis is as emblematic of … Read more

Recently, more than 345 million people worldwide watched OMNIYAT light up the sky for the launch of AVA at Palm Jumeirah, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, with a spectacular display using more than 500 drones. Building on that moment, OMNIYAT will once again illuminate the sky to mark the official groundbreaking of AVA at Palm Jumeirah, Dorchester … Read more

Facing Plaza Dorrego in the historic San Telmo neighborhood of Argentina’s capital, the Anselmo Buenos Aires will join Hilton’s Curio Collection as an authentic, upscale property rich in character. Once a mansion believed to have been the private residence of the renowned tango composer Anselmo Aieta, the building traces its origins to the early 1900s … Read more

Virgin America has partnered with Rocketrip, a platform that rewards employees for saving on business travel, to benefit their mutual customers. Through this collaboration, business travelers can convert Rocketrip rewards into Elevate frequent-flyer points, and Rocketrip users can earn bonus Elevate points when they enroll and fly Virgin America on business trips. “Virgin America was … Read more

Name: Ersen Engin Title: General Manager Company, city: Turkish Airlines; Los Angeles, Calif. Number of employees: 26 Recent project: Turkish Airlines currently operates two daily flights between Los Angeles and Istanbul, a route that continues to see strong demand. I am focused on increasing weekly frequencies and further enhancing the travel experience for our customers. … Read more

Six years of planning and construction culminated this week as Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Area Rapid Transit launched light rail passenger service linking downtown Dallas with DFW Airport. “This is a momentous day for our customers and for DFW Airport, because passenger rail is a critical component to DFW’s status as a top-tier … Read more

Already celebrated as a top eco-adventure destination, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo offers a new, privately guided Nocturnal Golf experience that invites guests to embrace the pura vida lifestyle after dark. This unique under-the-stars offering is limited to small groups—no more than four players at a time—so visitors can enjoy an intimate … Read more

The Shangri-La Hotel in central Tokyo will host a special Ministry of Crab pop-up in collaboration with chef and television personality Dharshan Munidasa from September 25–28. The exclusive five-course menu highlights fresh Sri Lankan crab and local seafood, presented with a Japanese touch. Signature dishes include Pepper Crab finished with a sauce seasoned with hand-crushed … Read more