Hilton Mandalay opened last month. The property sits opposite Mandalay Hill, home to many of the region’s most celebrated pagodas, monasteries and the historic Mandalay Palace. Its central location places guests within easy reach of the city’s principal attractions. “As the former royal capital of Myanmar, Mandalay is an exciting destination for business and leisure … Read more

Music and Venice form an enduring and elegant partnership, and the nonprofit Venice Music Project brings that harmony to life with a season of carefully curated performances. The resident Venetia Antiqua Ensemble performs in the historic Church and Scuola of San Giovanni Evangelista, founded in 970 C.E., located near the Basilica dei Frari. A portion … Read more

NASA has selected four astronauts to train for upcoming commercial spaceflights and to help expand low‑Earth orbit transportation into the private sector. The agency named veteran astronauts and test pilots Robert Behnken, Eric Boe, Douglas Hurley and Sunita Williams to work closely with The Boeing Company and SpaceX. These crew members will support development of … Read more

Thousands of passengers on American Airlines flights at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport were stranded last month after cancellations arose because of an unspecified “technical issue.” The disruption resulted in 675 canceled flights, leaving many travelers to spend the night in the airport. The cancelled services were operated by PSA Airlines, a regional subsidiary of American Airlines … Read more

Eurostar, the major European rail operator, has connected cities across the continent for more than 20 years, linking capitals such as London, Paris, Brussels and Marseille. Its network is expanding: the next destination set to be added is Amsterdam, with direct high-speed services expected to begin at the end of 2017. Once the new service … Read more

With the winter and holiday travel season approaching, booking transportation and lodging as soon as possible should be a priority. Next comes a less-is-more packing strategy. With many airlines charging extra for checked luggage, travelers are increasingly choosing carry-on only. Traveling light not only saves fees but also makes navigating airports and city streets easier. … Read more

Switchfly, the technology company that provides travel search and booking, loyalty program engagement, and ancillary merchandising solutions for airlines, hotels, online travel agencies and financial services, released findings from Forrester’s Q2 Online Benchmark Recontact Omnibus Survey. The national survey, conducted in June, polled 9,996 U.S. online adults to explore American travelers’ behaviors and attitudes toward … Read more

Travelers who downloaded the Delta Air Lines mobile app on their smartphone now get a useful convenience that simplifies pre-flight preparation. Starting 24 hours before departure, passengers receive their boarding pass directly on their mobile device. Previously, airlines sent reminders by email to check in online or via the app; with automatic boarding pass delivery, … Read more

Emirates has announced a limited-time fare sale for travelers departing from ten U.S. gateways: Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS), San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Washington, D.C. (IAD), Orlando (MCO) and New York (JFK). The promotional fares apply to both economy and business class and are available for purchase … Read more

At FXExpress Publications, Inc., we’re excited to #ComeBacktoTravel and welcome the travel industry and travelers to #ComeBacktoGT. Over the coming weeks, we’ll share photos and stories from destinations we’re eager to visit. Join us on a visual tour of some of Argentina’s most stunning sights. Choripán is a popular Argentine street food: grilled sausage or … Read more