Aer Lingus has revealed plans to redesign the uniforms worn by its cabin crew and frontline ground agents. The current teal-green uniforms, originally introduced in 1998 and designed by Irish fashion designer Louise Kennedy, will be updated. Kennedy has been asked to lead the redesign, continuing her relationship with the airline. According to Aer Lingus, … Read more
Name: David W.J. Hsieh Title: Director-General Company, city: Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Taipei City Number of employees: 1,626 Recent project: Taiwan’s 2015–2018 Tourism Action Plan, emphasizing diversity and lifestyle First job: Section chief and senior engineer, Department of Public Housing, Taipei City Government Little-known fact about you: I graduated from Chinese Culture University and National Cheng … Read more
Name: Suzie Mills Title: General manager Company, city: Trump International Hotel & Tower New York; New York, N.Y. Number of employees: 255 Recent project: Renovated residential hallways and upgraded in-room TVs; ongoing improvements and upgrades continue across both the hotel and residences. First job: I was raised in the hospitality industry; my parents owned a … Read more
Once a 16th-century convent, the charming Convento do Seixo Design Hotel in central Portugal is being transformed into a distinctive base for exploring the nearby Serra da Estrela mountains, Portugal’s first and largest protected natural park. Scheduled to open in early 2018, the property will offer 16 guestrooms, four suites and four exterior villas. Originally … Read more
Growing up as the daughter of an airline pilot during the heyday of standby travel, road trips were a special treat for me. While our family usually crossed continents by plane—connecting between European hubs or flying to Asian and African destinations—we reserved car travel for journeys within the United States. Those American drives, with blankets, … Read more
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort in Thailand now offers meeting clients a range of community outreach options. The primary initiative supports Ban Bang Rong Primary School in the rural northeast of Phuket. After Outrigger hosts attended an internal conference in September last year, they committed to assisting the village school. Volunteers planted vegetables in the … Read more
Established as an alpine resort in 1864, St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps ranks among the country’s highest and most prestigious destinations. Known for 217 miles of groomed pistes, upscale boutiques and outstanding dining, the town has long attracted winter-sports enthusiasts and luxury travelers alike. The local real estate market is now seeing fresh momentum … Read more
ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: After an evening flight from Seoul to Taipei and a half-hour drive, I arrived at the Mandarin Oriental, Taipei just after midnight. Crossing the marble lobby toward the front desk, I noticed elegant details—from the chandelier to the floor-to-ceiling columns—that set a refined tone. Staff greeted me warmly with a Luo Quan welcome drink … Read more
The Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia has honored Philadelphia International Airport with its Business & Arts Partnership Award in recognition of the airport’s long-running Exhibitions Program. The award recognizes an exceptional collaboration between a major business and an arts or cultural organization. It highlights efforts that successfully bring art to broader audiences while … Read more
Germany’s Christmas markets draw visitors from around the world, so it’s fitting that one of the country’s busiest gateways hosts its own annual market. Munich Airport’s Winter Market in the MAC Forum features more than 50 vendors, an outdoor ice-skating rink with skate rental, Bavarian curling, and a lively schedule of entertainment. Each evening from … Read more