Friendsgiving has become a popular trend, offering friends the opportunity to celebrate together either in place of or alongside traditional family-focused Thanksgiving gatherings. This month, the United States welcomes Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Harmony of the Seas, and to mark the occasion the cruise line is staging a specially curated onboard Friendsgiving celebration. From Nov. … Read more

Spanish carrier Iberia has ordered 20 new Airbus A320neo aircraft to modernize its short- and medium-haul fleet. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2018 and continue through 2021. The purchase is valued at $1.84 billion, although Iberia’s parent company, IAG, reportedly negotiated a substantial discount. This order complements the airline’s long-haul … Read more

Lufthansa has suspended its direct flights between Frankfurt (FRA) and Pune (PNQ) in western India, leaving Pune without any non-stop connections to Europe. The daily service had been operated by Privatair using a Boeing 737-700 configured with 66 economy and 20 business-class seats. The route is suspended until Oct. 27. A Lufthansa spokesperson said the … Read more

Hyatt House San Juan has opened its doors, marking a milestone as the first extended-stay hotel in Puerto Rico and the first Hyatt House location situated outside the continental United States. Nestled in the desirable Miramar neighborhood, the hotel benefits from a convenient location near the Puerto Rico Convention Center and within easy reach of … Read more

Among the many ways germs can spread between travelers at an airport, one often-overlooked route is the plastic security tray. While people rush to remove electronics, shoes and items from pockets, they frequently handle trays that have been touched by hundreds or thousands of other passengers. To reduce this risk, an airport in Ohio has … Read more

PHILIPS SMARTSLEEP Sleep technology is becoming a major trend, and Philips has responded with SmartSleep, a soft headband designed to improve deep sleep. Built-in sensors detect when you enter deep sleep and trigger gentle audio patterns through tiny speakers to help you stay in that restorative state. Clinical research suggests this approach can make you … Read more

Chrome River, a business travel and expense management system launched in 2007, has made it significantly easier for employees and employers to report and manage company travel expenses. Built to streamline expense workflows, the platform automates receipt capture, policy enforcement and approval routing to reduce manual work and speed reimbursement. Recently, the company announced a … Read more

From April, Glasgow Airport will introduce a drop-off fee for drivers delivering passengers to the terminal. The move follows similar measures already in place at Scotland’s other major airports, including Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The charge will be $2.50 for stays of up to 10 minutes. Blue Badge holders will be exempt. Work is already under … Read more

Most cruise lines introduce at least one distinctive voyage each year that lets travelers explore a lesser-known region in depth. Sometimes the destination itself is extraordinary, as with AdventureSmith Explorations’ Cuba People-to-People Cruise, beginning this December. Aboard the three-masted, 49-passenger schooner Panorama, AdventureSmith will sail round-trip from Miami to five Cuban ports, including Havana—marking the … Read more

Bored with the same-old city distractions on repeat? Hotel Indigo offers a fresh approach. The boutique brand has introduced interactive touchscreen displays that map out hidden neighborhood gems around its properties, helping guests discover places off the usual tourist tracks. The idea draws on the hotel staff’s local knowledge. Everyone working at Hotel Indigo—from bartenders … Read more