Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts marks the fifth anniversary of its Golden Circle loyalty program by introducing enhanced benefits, special promotions and select partner offers designed to reward frequent guests and encourage continued engagement. Key enhancements to the Golden Circle program include: Multiple Room Earning: Members can earn award points on up to three rooms when … Read more
The desert offers ample space and a dramatic backdrop for a new entertainment metropolis, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, is planning just that. Officials have announced a major development intended to create a city focused on gaming, luxury accommodation and large-scale leisure attractions—an entertainment hub inspired in part by Las Vegas. Planners have allocated roughly … Read more
Though Greenville isn’t listed in the Michelin Guide, its vibrant food and drink scene makes this compact, walkable Southern city well worth a visit. Its tongue-in-cheek tourism slogan, “Yes, THAT Greenville,” hints at how easily it flies under the radar. With attractions like the Grand Bohemian — a luxe-lodge–style resort that opened last year beside … Read more
Air Canada has outfitted its Boeing 777-300ER fleet with high-quality streaming WiFi and plans to extend the service across its other wide-body aircraft, including the 777-200LR, 787-8, 787-9, Airbus A330 and 767-300ER models. The airline reports it has begun the rollout and is updating its website as aircraft receive the upgrade. At present, all 19 … Read more
Airbus has built a scale-model aircraft with flapping wingtips, aiming to reduce drag and wing weight while mitigating the effects of turbulence. The remote-controlled demonstrator, called AlbatrossOne, features a semi-aeroelastic hinge that lets the wingtips move freely during flight. Based on the Airbus A321, the model is adapted so the wings can lock at the … Read more
Author Anne Poelmans has captured the magic of Ibiza by translating its luxury lifestyle into a beautifully crafted book. In Life is Ibiza: People Houses Life (Lannoo Publishers, 2018), Poelmans — former head stylist for Elle Belgium and a contributor to the Belgian edition of Vogue — draws on her intimate knowledge of the island … Read more
Few stretches of road carry as much music lore as the Sunset Strip. Here, on separate balconies of the hotel once nicknamed the Riot House, Robert Plant famously declared himself a “golden god” during Led Zeppelin’s rise, and Keith Richards once hurled a television in a drunken outburst. Down the street at Whisky a Go … Read more
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, the upscale international brand within the Accor portfolio, has opened its 80th property: Pullman Brussels Midi. Situated directly inside the Gare du Midi transport hub, this new hotel represents Pullman’s first location in Belgium and the first hotel established at the site of the country’s original high-speed rail terminal. Pullman Brussels … Read more
Explore museums by day and savor elegant evenings at The Chesterfield Palm Beach. Originally built in 1926 as The Lido-Venice and renamed The Venita in 1928, this historic boutique hotel received a notable renovation by Palm Beach architect John L. Volk in 1937. Today The Chesterfield Palm Beach is a member of Small Luxury Hotels … Read more
Safr is a new ridesharing service that centers on the safety and empowerment of women, offering an app and platform designed specifically for female riders and drivers. Based in Boston, the company was created in response to demand for smarter, safer transportation options for women, with the Safr Hub built to address those needs. The … Read more