Hong Kong is one of the world’s most glamorous travel and business hubs and has functioned as a commercial and cultural gateway to Asia for more than two millennia. Its early roots trace back to the Qin Dynasty around 200 B.C., and the city expanded in prominence during the Tang Dynasty as an international trading … Read more

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways is confronting a growing problem of employee theft involving onboard amenities. The airline says the losses add up to “hundreds of millions of dollars” over time and include a wide range of items, from pens and utensils to wine glasses, food and bottles of alcohol. A company spokeswoman confirmed that, … Read more

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice presents a comprehensive exhibition of Josef Albers’ work through September 3. Curated by Lauren Hinkson, Associate Curator of Collections at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, “Josef Albers in Mexico” surveys the artist, poet and theorist’s practice across painting, printmaking, mural work and architectural projects. Albers is widely known for … Read more

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has introduced the “JW Treatment,” a new creative campaign by Mother New York that reaffirms JW Marriott as Marriott International’s flagship luxury brand. The campaign spans print, digital and video formats and draws inspiration from founder J.W. Marriott’s guiding principle: “Take care of your employees and they’ll take care of … Read more

Many luxury hotel groups create lifestyle brands to attract a broader range of travelers across different socioeconomic segments. Jumeirah Group is joining this trend with the planned introduction of a new lifestyle brand designed to appeal to millennial-minded guests. Scheduled to launch in early 2018, the brand will prioritize central, well-connected locations and strong food … Read more

Air Canada will expand its Brazilian network with new non-stop service between Toronto and Rio de Janeiro beginning this December. The airline plans to operate three weekly roundtrips between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão – Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport starting Dec. 11. Flights will use Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, which include 24 … Read more

Discover the charm of the Croatian coastal city of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a special package at the Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik hotel. This offer for two includes overnight accommodations with breakfast, a guided city walking tour, a comprehensive sightseeing card, and return airport transfers — all for $743 for two people. Situated … Read more

London’s Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club has unveiled Francatelli, a new restaurant named after Charles Elmé Francatelli, the 19th-century chef who once led the kitchen at St. James’s Club and later served as Queen Victoria’s personal chef. © Courtesy of Althoff Hotels Benedikt Jaschke, chief operating officer of Althoff Hotels, says the aim is … Read more

At the port of Piraeus in Athens, we boarded a privately chartered 25‑cabin yacht that would be our home for the next ten days. Built in Greece, the vessel is designed to cruise the Mediterranean under motor power or with the wind filling her dusky red sails. Compact enough to slip into small harbors, she … Read more

Once a classic 1960s motor lodge, the Lakeview Motor Inn has been completely reinvented. After a multi-million dollar renovation, the property is now the 44-room Lake House, situated on the shores of Mirror Lake. The inn blends Adirondack style with a warm ski-chalet atmosphere, offering oversized rooms with designer furnishings, complimentary WiFi, and private balconies … Read more