Name: Haim Gutin Title: Commissioner, North and South America Company, city: Israel Ministry of Tourism; New York, N.Y. Number of employees: 60 in the United States Recent project: Every day we manage multiple initiatives. Recent efforts include a targeted media campaign to the Christian market, online training programs for travel agents, and the coordination of … Read more
Luxury hotel group GHM has announced plans to open its first resort in the Maldives in 2016. Situated just a 20-minute speedboat ride from Hanimadhoo International Airport (HAQ), The Chedi Dhapparu will offer 90 villas and 90 hotel suites, each providing views of either a coral-reef lagoon or the open ocean. GHM’s president, Hans R. … Read more
Did you ever leave a treehouse unfinished in your childhood? Reconnect with that playful spirit by spending a night in a suspended tree cocoon at Ingonish Beach in Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Highlands National Park. These cozy “cocoons” hang about 20 feet above the forest floor and are safely anchored with steel cables. A zippered … Read more
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK International Air Terminal have announced the next phase of Terminal 4’s expansion at John F. Kennedy International Airport. This $175 million project adds 11 gates and 75,000 square feet to Terminal 4’s Concourse B and continues Delta’s long-term investment to enhance and expand the … Read more
After a widely publicized incident in which a passenger was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight, U.S. carriers recorded the fewest involuntary denied boardings on record, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The DOT’s Air Travel Consumer Report showed an involuntary bumping rate of 0.34 passengers per 10,000 enplanements in 2017, the lowest … Read more
Upgrade your vacation and your golf game with a cultural tour through Southeast Asia. Organized by Golfasian, one of the region’s leading golf tour operators, the Golf & Culture Hosted Tours combine top-quality golf with immersive cultural experiences across Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. Kingdom of Wonder — Angkor Wat and Beyond Discover Cambodia’s rich history … Read more
Christopher Heuisler, an experienced marathoner who has completed 25 marathons across 20 states, has been named Westin Hotels & Resorts’ first-ever RunWESTIN concierge. Westin conducted a month-long search for a seasoned runner to serve as the brand’s on-site running expert for VIP guests at select Rock ‘n’ Roll series events; more than 1,000 applicants vied … Read more
EDUARDO TORRES DESCRIBES HIS CULINARY APPROACH as “sincere cuisine.” At RAMONA, the signature restaurant of NIZUC Resort & Spa, diners can now experience Torres’s contemporary take on Mexican cooking—an approach that blends tradition, refined technique and thoughtful presentation. Although trained in French cuisine and pastry arts, Torres finds his deepest connection in traditional Mexican flavors. … Read more
Get into the holiday spirit with a trip to one of these top Christmas destinations. Whether you prefer browsing traditional holiday markets, strolling through snowy streets beneath thousands of lights, or enjoying cozy, festive charm, these locations deliver unforgettable seasonal experiences. From winter sports and luxury escapes to centuries-old nativity displays and lively holiday parades, … Read more
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: the new 298-room Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro. Situated on Avenida Abelardo in the heart of the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood, the property positions itself as a convenient and contemporary choice for travelers, including visitors arriving for major events such as … Read more