Scheduled to open in summer 2018, the new AYANA Komodo Resort at Waecicu Beach brings five-star luxury to Flores, Indonesia. Located about an hour by plane from Bali, the resort will be the region’s first true five-star property, offering panoramic views of the ocean and nearby Kukusan Island from its accommodations. The property includes 12 … Read more

Delta Air Lines has named John Caldwell as its Seattle vice president as Mike Medeiros moves into his new role as chief operating officer at Aeromexico. Caldwell will build on Delta’s momentum in the Pacific Northwest and lead the airline’s strategic initiatives in Seattle during its fifth consecutive year of growth. His responsibilities include overseeing … Read more

Care to guess which musical instrument Belgian inventor Adolphe Sax created? If you said “the saxophone,” you’re right. In 2024 Belgium is marking the 200th anniversary of Sax’s birth with a wide range of cultural events and exhibitions across the country, centered on his native town of Dinant and key cultural venues in Brussels. In … Read more

This past summer, the team at 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin celebrated the hotel’s 11th birthday with a party for 1,000 guests. The anniversary was also a milestone because the hotel finally completed renovations that had been on-and-off for the past decade. © Stephan Lemke Berlin-based Studio Aisslinger led the redesign, delivering a thoughtful and cohesive … Read more

airberlin is expanding its presence in Spain with a new service linking Düsseldorf (DUS) and Madrid (MAD). The flight will operate daily except on Saturdays, reflecting the airline’s commitment to strengthening its network in the Spanish market. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, CEO of airberlin, said the new connection highlights the importance of Spain and will allow the … Read more

The shopkeeper, handsome and outgoing, stood at his doorway and declared with a grin, “I can turn you into an Egyptian woman in two minutes.” He meant it. A bright, loose-fitting sheath was drawn over my head, and with a few swift twists and twirls a multi-colored shayla — a long rectangle of soft fabric … Read more

For one full month, Sept. 24–Oct. 28, Montreal’s music scene comes alive with the Red Bull Music Academy. The city hosts a wide range of events — club nights, public lectures, live performances and the North American premiere of the virtual reality exhibition Björk Digital — presented at the DHC/ART Foundation for Contemporary Art. The … Read more

A hilltop castle at a bend in the Vistula River, a medieval Old Town crowned by a quirky clock tower whose trumpeter sounds each hour, and a reputation for hearty beer and pierogies form the heart of Kraków. Located in southern Poland, the city was mostly spared widespread destruction during World War II, so it … Read more

A trip to Ireland may not immediately conjure a vegan-friendly image, but Dublin’s five-star Merrion Hotel has changed that with its new Vegan Afternoon Tea experience. Offered alongside the hotel’s renowned Art Afternoon Tea in the elegant Drawing Rooms, this plant-based option ensures visitors can enjoy a classic Irish tea ritual regardless of diet. Developed … Read more

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is introducing BONX Grip, a compact wireless “hearable” that streamlines communication among cabin crew. Designed to enable clear, real-time conversation at a distance, the device helps flight attendants coordinate more efficiently without relying solely on traditional intercom systems. BONX Grip joins a string of technology-focused initiatives from the Japanese carrier. ANA … Read more