Meliá Hotels International is expanding its presence in Morocco with the addition of two new luxury properties in Saidia Med. The Spanish hospitality group plans to open a beachfront 5-star hotel featuring 396 guestrooms, a full-service spa and an exclusive beach club, alongside a family-oriented resort with 150 guestrooms and an on-site golf course, both … Read more

Arriving on time for a connection in London feels great—until you check the departures board and find your next flight delayed for eight hours. If you’re transiting through London Heathrow Airport, head straight to Terminal 4 and consider booking a room at YOTEL. The hotel’s compact “cabins” are designed to give weary travellers a quiet, … Read more

Marriott International has expanded its presence in Eastern Europe with the opening of the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Şişli. The new property occupies a 34-story tower on Istanbul’s European side, conveniently situated between the Levent and Taksim business districts and only minutes from landmarks such as Taksim Square and the Grand Bazaar. The hotel features 259 … Read more

Virgin Atlantic is increasing its service between San Francisco (SFO) and London (LHR), adding a second daily flight that will begin on Oct. 24. Earlier, Virgin Atlantic had introduced a second San Francisco–London flight operating five times a week for the summer season starting March 29. Strong demand prompted the airline to extend that offering: … Read more

United Airlines has revealed a refreshed aircraft livery that introduces three shades of blue, replacing the gold tones that have been common across much of the airline’s current fleet. The globe emblem remains on the tail but is rendered in a new blue hue, and the engines and wingtips have been updated to match. The … Read more

All renowned brands started as hopeful startups that eventually reached their capacity to serve growing demand. Steady growth produced strong revenue, healthy profits and ample cash flow, and founders faced a pivotal moment: capitalize on momentum and think global. Expanding into new countries gives entrepreneurs an inside view of worldwide trends that can move them … Read more

Experience a magical evening in Miami this holiday season at NightGarden, the inaugural after-dark event set among the lush landscapes of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. This immersive light festival transforms the garden into a glowing wonderland featuring vibrant illumination, interactive mazes, sculptural installations, holographic effects and other inventive technology-driven displays designed to delight visitors of … Read more

Finnair, Finland’s flag carrier, announced plans to operate a non-stop seasonal route between Helsinki (HEL) and Tromsø, Norway (TOS) for the 2014 winter season. The service to the Arctic city will be flown on behalf of Finnair by Flybe Finland three times weekly using Embraer E90 aircraft. Flights are scheduled to run from January 1 … Read more

Shhh! Listen. There’s a sound that belongs to the English countryside: sheep bleating on green hillsides, wasps buzzing over picnics, birdsong and the soft scuff of hiking boots on country trails. Add the rustle of wind through summer trees—and, incongruously, the deep, throaty purr of a Bugatti Veyron. We’re in the Cotswolds, the picturesque range … Read more

Airport expenses can quickly accumulate for business travelers. A new study by FairFX examined fees and common charges at 25 airports worldwide, comparing costs for everything from lounges and parking to meals, taxis and hotels. The research found notable differences in prices between airports. The most affordable lounge access was at Tokyo Narita, where entry … Read more