Hyatt has announced plans to open a new Park Hyatt in Mallorca, Spain, scheduled to debut in 2015. This will mark Hyatt’s first branded hotel on Mallorca, the Mediterranean island located off Spain’s eastern coast. The Park Hyatt Mallorca is planned to offer 142 guestrooms and a range of dining and leisure facilities. Guests can … Read more
The first all-Swedish music festival in Los Angeles, Stockholm CA, was held at the Shrine Expo Hall and Grounds on October 15. The event celebrated Sweden’s vibrant contributions to music, design, film and television, bringing a strong slice of Swedish culture to Southern California. The festival coincided with a major expansion by Scandinavian airline SAS. … Read more
Brookstone Pocket Projector The Brookstone Pocket Projector turns an iPhone 4 or 4S into a portable, large-screen theater and slideshow device. Designed as a slim sleeve that connects to the phone, it projects video from any app that supports output—such as Netflix or YouTube—onto walls or other surfaces at sizes up to a 50-inch diagonal. … Read more
Fame can be fickle. The more celebrated a wine becomes, the more its original character can be diluted. Pinot Grigio provides a perfect example. Originating in France centuries ago as the brownish-pink Pinot Gris grape, it found a new identity in Italy as Pinot Grigio. By the turn of the 21st century it had grown … Read more
Delta Air Lines has updated its onboard snack selection, replacing its previous branded peanuts and pretzels with a refreshed lineup aimed at offering more variety and larger portions. The new assortment features Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels, Squirrel Brand Honey Roasted peanuts, and NatureBox Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Bars, while retaining Delta’s popular Biscoff cookies. The change … Read more
Chicago is famous for its iconic deep-dish pizza, but the city’s culinary scene offers many other classic dishes worth trying. To experience the full variety of Windy City flavors, set aside time to taste these regional favorites that capture Chicago’s food culture and history. Start with Chicago-style hot dogs: an all-beef frankfurter served on a … Read more
These are the people who helped build America. They forged the trails that opened the West, herded cattle that fed railroad camps and pioneer settlements, and roamed the open range, sleeping beneath the stars. Where would the country be without cowboys? Their influence is stitched into the fabric of American culture — in denim, Stetsons … Read more
Airline Passenger Experience Association honored Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee M. İlker Aycı with the APEX CEO Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 APEX/IFSA Expo. This is the first time a European aviation leader has received this distinction. APEX CEO Dr. Joe Leader presented the award in recognition of Aycı’s more … Read more
Emerald Lake, Canada © Lawrence Weslowski Jr | DreamstimeCanada is famous for vibrant cities and vast, pristine wilderness. From towering mountains to turquoise lakes and expansive forests, the country’s natural landscapes are remarkable. In honor of Canada’s 150th anniversary, here are some of the nation’s most stunning natural attractions. © Sara Winter | DreamstimeBanff National … Read more
Airbnb may be preparing to expand into air travel. According to a Bloomberg report, the home‑sharing company is reportedly exploring a flight‑booking tool that could put it in competition with online travel agencies such as Priceline and Expedia. The report describes an internal initiative called “Flights” and cites anonymous sources within Airbnb who say the … Read more