Ahead of its 160th anniversary this month, The Langham Hotels and Resorts introduced pink, all‑electric Lucid Air house cars at The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue, and The Langham, Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles. These two properties are the first to offer the Lucid Motors pink house cars, with a wider rollout planned in the coming … Read more

OM System Tough TG-7 OM System is the new name for the long-established Olympus brand, and the Tough TG-7 continues that legacy with a rugged, user-friendly underwater camera. Designed to reach depths of 50 feet without additional housing, the TG-7 offers three preset shooting modes tailored to different depths and lighting conditions, helping beginners capture … Read more

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has opened its first property in Bulgaria, bringing the brand’s signature luxury to the heart of Sofia. The hotel offers 194 guest rooms, including 27 Club Rooms and 37 suites, each designed to combine comfort with a midcentury-inspired aesthetic that nods to the city’s 1960s architecture. The lobby features a striking … Read more

Name: Jeff Zidell Title: Senior vice president, loyalty marketing Company, city: Hyatt Hotels Corp., Chicago Number of employees: 100,000 worldwide Recent project: I have spent most of my time working on the launch of our new loyalty program, World of Hyatt. First job: My first “real” job during college was selling athletic shoes in a … Read more

When you book a room at the new INNSIDE New York NoMad by Meliá, you’ll find a wide range of choices tailored to different needs and tastes. The hotel offers 15 distinct room types, each with its own combination of amenities, layouts and views, so guests can select the accommodation that best suits their travel … Read more

My good friend Robert Wells invited me to play a Thursday morning round at Al Badia Golf Club. It was a short drive from our hotel, The Address Downtown Dubai, to Wellsie’s home course. I first met Robert about a year earlier when I was playing solo at the Montgomerie Dubai, and we hit it … Read more

“Favorite” may not be the first word that comes to mind when travelers consider the growing list of airline ancillary fees, but some add-ons are more acceptable than others. A study by Switchfly, a SaaS platform for travel commerce and loyalty programs, found that most consumers (69 percent) regularly pay extra fees when flying. The … Read more

Accor hotel group’s new 153-room Pullman Sydney Penrith, part of the Western Sydney Conference Centre, opened in August 2023 and introduced Penrith’s first five-star hotel. The property features generous conference and events facilities, a dedicated wellness and fitness centre, and the upscale European-inspired Marcel Bar & Bistro. © Accor With the new Western Sydney International … Read more

You can still arrive by private yacht if you prefer, but guests at the exclusive Nandana Villa on Grand Bahama’s West End can now fly in by seaplane. Operated by Tropic Ocean Airways, regular seaplane service connects the villa with several locations across the Bahamas and South Florida, making access faster and more convenient for … Read more

It’s almost time to don your party hat and welcome the New Year. If you haven’t yet chosen where to be when the clock strikes midnight, here are outstanding international destinations to consider. Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Brandenburger Tor Silvester © Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is a city that knows how to celebrate, and two … Read more