Skytrax, a respected aviation market research institute, has named Frankfurt Airport (FRA) the 2013 World’s Most Improved Airport. “Receiving the World’s Most Improved Airport award recognizes the effectiveness of our service program, which has been steadily developing for more than two years,” said Dr. Stefan Schulte, chairman of the airport’s executive board. “It also shows … Read more
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has expanded its eco-conscious Element brand with the opening of its second Canadian property, Element Vancouver Metrotown. Situated about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver via SkyTrain, the hotel offers 169 bright, well-appointed rooms and suites with views of the North Shore Mountains and the city skyline. Guest rooms feature modular furniture, … Read more
Located in the Bohemian village of Mcely, less than an hour from Prague in the Czech Republic, the enchanting Chateau Mcely Spa Hotel & Forest Retreat is a secluded haven of romance and calm. Set amid landscaped grounds and forest, this boutique chateau blends period charm with contemporary comfort. Each of the 23 individually named … Read more
Private jet operator Flexjet is introducing Global Access, a flexible lease program that lets travelers book large-cabin aircraft for long-haul international flights with an hourly rate that decreases the longer the flight. Available to both new and existing clients, Global Access does not require purchasing a fractional share; instead, participants gain access to Flexjet’s entire … Read more
Always a landmark of luxury, The Beverly Hills Hotel introduces a glamorous new suite: Suite 100 — The Golden Age of Hollywood Inspired by Marilyn Monroe. This one-of-a-kind room celebrates the actress with thoughtfully chosen memorabilia and curated experiences designed to evoke the romance of classic Hollywood. Highlights in the suite include an original signed … Read more
A winemaker who works with unfamiliar grape varieties in a lesser-known region, Sandra Alves is creating wines that many describe as both intriguing and sensuous. Despite experimenting with native and uncommon grapes, the young white-wine winemaker at the large, complex Herdade do Esporão estate in Portugal’s Alentejo region keeps her approach straightforward: “I try to … Read more
May is a month of celebration, fairs and memorable events, and these four destinations around the world stand out as especially worthwhile to visit in May. © Courtesy of Lopota Lake Resort & Spa Kakheti Region, Georgia As the cradle of winemaking, Kakheti welcomes visitors year-round with its rolling vineyards, centuries-old monasteries and sweeping Caucasus … Read more
The 2014 Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) annual convention transformed downtown Los Angeles in July, drawing travel industry leaders and professionals from around the world to the City of Angels. To mark the occasion, Global Traveler hosted its annual GBTA cocktail reception, supported by partners Boeing and LATAM. More than 100 guests attended the Casablanca-themed … Read more
IN AN AGE WHEN more than 80 percent of people ages 18–34 spend a significant portion of their disposable income on health products and services, the global fitness and wellness movement is reshaping the festival landscape. Rather than waking up bleary from a hangover, many festival-goers now rise for sunrise yoga set to live music, … Read more
United Airlines will add four new flights from Denver International Airport as part of a move to better compete with regional rival Frontier Airlines. Beginning June 6, United will launch daily service from Denver to Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), South Carolina, and Syracuse (SYR), New York. Starting June 8, the airline will also operate seasonal weekend flights … Read more