The 5-star Milestone Hotel in London now offers children and teenagers a tailored etiquette program designed to build confidence, polish social skills and introduce a gentle taste of royal living. The hotel’s “To the Manner Born” experience combines contemporary etiquette coaching with the comfort of a luxury family stay. As the London flagship of the … Read more

You may not have realized you needed the Dominican Republic until you discovered the new, elegantly designed all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana. Created with both families and adult travelers in mind, Finest Punta Cana offers a chic atmosphere set on golden sands and overlooking vivid turquoise waters. Unlike many all-inclusive properties, Finest Punta Cana blends … Read more

In 2004 we held the inaugural GT Tested Reader Survey awards at the Millennium Broadway Hudson Theater in New York City. A severe snowstorm struck as winners arrived from around the globe, and the snowfall was so heavy we briefly wondered whether the ceremony could proceed the next day. At that time mass airline cancellations … Read more

Virgin America is elevating its in-flight dining with a revamped first-class menu on select routes. The new service, introduced for flights between San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR), New York (JFK), Boston (BOS) and Washington, D.C. (DCA), launches March 4 and adds a refined touch to the traditional post-takeoff cocktail offering. … Read more

Cathay Pacific has begun a biometric boarding trial at selected gates in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The system relies on facial recognition to verify passengers against a pre-registered database of travelers scheduled to board. Passengers are invited to opt in during check-in; those who agree are directed to a registration kiosk to scan their passport … Read more

Name: James Hogan Title: President and CEO Company, city: Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Number of employees: 14,500 Recent project: Launch of daily service to Washington, D.C. First job: Sales and service agent at Melbourne Airport Little-known fact about you: I played Australian rules football. James Hogan’s Business Essential business philosophy: Never give up. Best way … Read more

In the United States, Ice Cream Day is celebrated on July 22 or the third Sunday in July. Ice cream lovers often favor classic flavors like vanilla or mint chocolate chip, but around the world there are many distinct frozen treats you might not encounter at a local parlor. From dense Indian kulfi to stretchy … Read more

In 2017, Alaska Airlines introduced daily nonstop service from its Seattle (SEA) hub to Indianapolis (IND) and Wichita (ICT). “We continue to add more destinations from our hometown. With the addition of nonstop service to Indianapolis and Wichita, Alaska Airlines now offers nonstop service to a total of 89 cities from Seattle — more than … Read more

Lufthansa will increase capacity on its London Heathrow (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA) service this spring by deploying larger aircraft to meet rising passenger demand. Beginning 30 March 2014, the airline will operate the route with larger Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, adding roughly 1,000 extra seats per week. Christian Schindler, Lufthansa’s general manager for the … Read more

Delano Miami Beach is set to unveil a major transformation in late March, introducing a new partnership with French hospitality group Paris Society and bringing its celebrated restaurant concepts to the United States for the first time. The Italian restaurant Gigi Rigolatto offers three distinct dining areas: an indoor dining room, poolside seating, and beach … Read more