Can wildlife coexist with the modern world? That question is sharply tested in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. In 1946, when the city’s population was just 119,000, land immediately south of the city was set aside as a national park. The city has since expanded dramatically—today it is home to more than 4 million people—yet … Read more

British Airways has announced the introduction of Airbus A380 services on its London Heathrow (LHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) route, beginning February 12, 2014. Johannesburg will be the airline’s third destination to receive the A380, joining Los Angeles (LAX) and Hong Kong (HKG). Initially, the A380 will operate three weekly flights to South Africa, increasing to … Read more

A recent report from Wyndham finds that many business travelers are embracing summer work trips partly because they can fold in a bit of leisure travel — often without telling their bosses or coworkers. The study reports that 64 percent of business travelers extend work trips for personal leisure without informing colleagues, supervisors or even … Read more

Fairmont Austin opens with 1,048 guestrooms, five distinct dining and bar venues, the largest outdoor pool and spa in downtown Austin, and nearly 140,000 square feet of event space. It is the brand’s largest property in the United States and the second-largest Fairmont hotel worldwide. “This is a strategic opening for AccorHotels,” said Kevin Frid, … Read more

Continuing its rapid expansion since launch, Qatar Airways has announced plans to grow its private jet division with an order for up to 20 aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace. The announcement coincided with Gulfstream’s unveiling of its latest business-jet family, including the Gulfstream G500 and G600. Qatar’s commitment includes firm orders and options for the new … Read more

Dublin Airport has opened a new transfer area designed to improve passenger flow for travelers connecting between Europe and North America. The €16 million facility is situated beside Pier 4, near Terminal 2, and significantly increases the airport’s capacity for connecting passengers — enabling it to handle up to four times more transfers than before. … Read more

After a two-year pause for in-person sporting and outdoor recreation events, the seaside, car-free town of Las Catalinas in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has announced the return of the annual Tri Las Catalinas off-road multisport triathlon, scheduled for Feb. 15–18. Since its debut in 2013 with 160 participants, Tri Las Catalinas has become one of Costa … Read more

For many travelers, maintaining healthy habits while on the road — whether related to eating, sleeping, or exercising — can be a real challenge. Hotels have long responded with basic fitness options like a treadmill or stationary bike, but in recent years many properties have upgraded to full-service fitness offerings, including personal trainers, modern strength … Read more

The farm-to-table movement has arrived at Miami International Airport. This spring, the airport welcomed a milestone as the Icebox Café became the first airport restaurant certified by the State of Florida’s “Fresh from Florida” program for serving locally sourced food. The well-known Miami Beach eatery expanded to Miami International Airport in 2010 and recently opened … Read more

Etihad Airways and Greek carrier Aegean Airlines have signed a new codeshare agreement designed to expand connections between Greece, the Gulf region, Australia and South Africa. The partnership improves travel options for passengers on both carriers by linking domestic Greek routes with Etihad’s global network and by adding Etihad destinations to Aegean’s schedule. As part … Read more