The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), a London-based nonprofit that studies the global economic impact of tourism, published a report last month detailing the industry’s contribution to the world economy. The report found that travel and tourism supported millions of jobs and made a substantial contribution to global gross domestic product. “Despite uncertainty in … Read more

Chef Daniel Boulud is bringing his celebrated café Épicerie Boulud to The Plaza Food Hall, the European-inspired dining destination at New York City’s The Plaza hotel. Opening on November 17 on the concourse level, Épicerie Boulud will present seasonally driven contemporary French dishes and market-style offerings. “Épicerie Boulud is an ideal addition,” said Kristin Franzese, … Read more

The New York Times and Park Hyatt have launched a new collaboration called The New York Times TasteMasters, presented by Park Hyatt. This program brings together pairs of cultural innovators for live conversations moderated by journalists from The New York Times. In addition to the live events, a sponsored, specially curated series of content and … Read more

Travelers seeking a summer retreat with fewer crowds and cooler temperatures should consider these four hotels located at higher elevations. Each offers outdoor activities, comfortable accommodations and a chance to enjoy mountain air away from the heat of lower-lying destinations. © Gstaad Palace Gstaad Palace Iconic and steeped in Swiss tradition, Gstaad Palace invites guests … Read more

Delta Air Lines and private aviation provider Wheels Up have introduced a new booking platform that lets Wheels Up members book Delta Air Lines flights directly through the Wheels Up member portal. This is the first time a private aviation membership platform has offered a fully integrated, self-service commercial airline booking experience. © Wheels Up … Read more

Trump Hotel Collection announced plans to develop a new hotel-condominium in Vancouver. Scheduled to open in 2016, the $360 million Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver will be situated on Georgia Street in downtown Coal Harbour. The project is planned as a 65-story tower featuring 147 guestrooms and 218 condominiums, alongside amenities designed for both … Read more

Brussels Airlines is redesigning its intercontinental cabins to bring the warmth and attention to detail of a boutique hotel onboard. The comprehensive refresh updates every travel class, from business to economy, with a focus on comfort, privacy and a distinctly Belgian character. In business class, the carrier emphasizes a more intimate, premium experience. The cabin … Read more

LUMA Hotel Times Square opens this fall in the heart of Times Square, located on 41st Street between Broadway and Avenue of the Americas. LUMA offers a modern take on hospitality that blends an independent spirit with dynamic urban energy. The hotel’s sleek all-glass curtain wall, designed by Peter Poon, brightens the gap between two … Read more

Natural Habitat Adventures, a leader in sustainable ecotourism and the conservation travel partner of World Wildlife Fund, has added the Alaska Bear Camp to its roster of trips. Operating from Homer, Alaska, this four-night, five-day expedition runs May 24–Aug. 23 and offers an immersive look at one of the most iconic species of the North. … Read more

From Nov. 1–6, join photographer Paul Ross and journalist, speaker and Psychology Today blogger Judith Fein, author of The Spoon from Minkowitz: A Bittersweet Trip to Ancestral Lands (GlobalAdventure.us, 2014) and Life Is a Trip: The Transformative Magic of Travel, on a guided group journey to experience Mexico’s Day of the Dead. One of Mexico’s … Read more