In mid-fall, Boston’s Hilton Woburn completed a 10-month renovation that totaled $16 million in investment. The Hilton Boston/Woburn reopened with a refreshed design inspired by the neighborhood’s historic shoe and leather industry. The redesigned lobby integrates local character through reclaimed wood paneling, vintage décor and check-in desks modeled after 19th-century cash registers. Guests can relax … Read more

Rental cars (36 percent) and taxis (24 percent) are the most commonly used forms of ground transportation for business trips, followed by chauffeured services (13 percent) and ride‑sharing companies (11 percent), according to a new study by the GBTA Foundation, the research arm of the Global Business Travel Association. “Our research shows one in four … Read more

When the Ryder Cup arrived at Celtic Manor last fall, it was a milestone for Wales, the largely mountainous nation on the southwest edge of the sceptered isle. Rugby remains the national passion, but for several wet and windy days in early October, crowds poured into Newport, the capital, to witness golf’s premier team event. … Read more

Ascend Hotel Collection, a brand within Choice Hotels International, has expanded its presence in Baltimore with three boutique properties. The hotels — Inn at Henderson’s Wharf, Pier 5, and Admiral Fell Inn — sit in prime locations near the Inner Harbor and the historic Fells Point district, offering guests easy access to waterfront views, dining, … Read more

Looking for an excuse to escape this winter or a quick day trip while on business in Texas? Here’s a curated list of warm-weather festivals happening across the state this season, each offering music, food, history and local charm. Luckenbach Blues Festival Set in the intimate, storied Luckenbach Texas Dance Hall, the annual Luckenbach Blues … Read more

Congratulations On The Mandarin Oriental Miami’s 10th Anniversary. How Is The Property Celebrating This Milestone? To mark a decade as one of South Florida’s leading luxury addresses, Mandarin Oriental, Miami has completed a comprehensive renovation that refreshes its guest experience across the property. The project includes redesigned guest rooms, an upgraded Oasis Beach Club with … Read more

Wilderness Safaris, a recognised leader in conservation and hospitality, has strengthened its presence in Rwanda by welcoming Thousands Hills Africa and Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge into its family of brands. This development follows the appointment of Manzi Kayihura as executive chairman of the Wilderness Rwanda Board seven months earlier. While global growth remains part of Wilderness’s … Read more

Recent research from Tourism Economics shows that international visits to the United States grew by just 2 percent year over year. While modest growth is better than decline, the figures reveal shifting patterns in global travel and some notable declines in key source markets. Visits from the Asia-Pacific region fell by 0.9 percent, and arrivals … Read more

I recently returned from my second annual golf trip to Kiawah Island, where we were fortunate to enjoy excellent weather. On arrival, our group met for lunch at The Ryder Cup Bar on The Ocean Course, one of the nation’s top-ranked layouts. Fortunately we weren’t scheduled to play that day, as strong winds and periodic … Read more

Cunard recently announced an exclusive partnership with two-Michelin-starred Chef Michel Roux. Roux will collaborate with Cunard’s culinary development team to design the gala menu for the Queens Grill restaurant aboard the new Queen Anne. In addition, he has created a refreshed menu for the Golden Lion pub, which will be introduced fleet-wide. The pub menu … Read more