Chinese airports and airlines are investing more in IT, cybersecurity, and baggage handling than many of their overseas counterparts to manage a surge in passenger traffic. Passenger numbers climbed 13 percent last year, surpassing 1 billion, and carriers and airports in China have responded by increasing technology and security spending to keep operations running smoothly. … Read more

Santorini belongs on many travelers’ bucket lists. Known for whitewashed villages that cling to cliffs above a dramatic volcanic caldera, the island offers iconic views, spectacular sunsets and a unique volcanic landscape. Those attractions have made Santorini one of Greece’s most visited destinations, drawing thousands of tourists each day. The popularity brings challenges. In 2015 … Read more

In Spain’s geographic center, Madrid serves as both the nation’s capital and its largest city, with a population exceeding three million. The metropolitan area is among the largest in the European Union and stands as Southern Europe’s principal financial hub. Many leading Spanish companies — including Telefónica, Iberia, Urbaser, Dragados and Prosegur — maintain headquarters … Read more

In large cities throughout the United States, a growing trend is emerging: pop-up restaurants. These short-term dining experiences—often set up inside existing restaurants, bars, or unconventional spaces—give emerging chefs and restaurateurs a low-risk way to test their ideas, dishes, and service models without committing to a full-scale restaurant launch. Pop-ups vary widely in format and … Read more

Air Canada is expanding its route network from Vancouver (YVR) with plans to introduce new non-stop seasonal service to Dublin (DUB) next summer. This addition builds on a series of enhancements at Air Canada’s Vancouver hub for 2016, which include new transborder routes to Chicago (ORD), San Jose (SJC) and San Diego (SAN), increased frequency … Read more

The SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills has completed a full redesign of its guestrooms and guest experience ahead of schedule. The refresh touches all 234 guestrooms and 63 suites and arrives just in time for the property’s tenth anniversary. “With a fresh energy, vibrant culture and glamorous social scene, Los Angeles is … Read more

International rowing teams from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Tahiti and the UK will join 75 American crews — including more than 60 from Hawai‘i — at the 2016 Queen Liliʻuokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races. As the world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe event, this five-day competition begins on Sept. 5 and … Read more

The luxury seasonal Dunton River Camp at Crestor Ranch reopens for its third season on June 1, offering guests outstanding fly-fishing and summer experiences in the Colorado Rockies. Set on an alpine clearing in the San Juan Mountains, the sister property of Dunton Hot Springs features eight spacious 640-square-foot canvas tents on elevated platforms. Each … Read more

With stunning views of Quebec’s Lake Massawippi, Manoir Hovey is an ideal year-round retreat, especially when framed by autumn foliage. Modeled after George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Relais & Châteaux property sits less than an hour and a half from Montreal and spans more than 20 acres of woodland, English gardens and lakefront. Winner of … Read more

Etihad Airways and Aerolineas Argentinas have launched a codeshare partnership that simplifies travel between Abu Dhabi and Argentina. The agreement lets passengers connect through Rome (FCO) and Madrid (MAD) to Buenos Aires (EZE), with onward connections to nine popular destinations within Argentina. Under the partnership, Aerolineas Argentinas customers can also access Etihad’s global network of … Read more