Following Google’s relaunch of its hotel booking site, the company has expanded its lodging search to include alternative accommodations, increasing competition with established travel platforms. Google’s lodging search now covers more than traditional hotels and motel rooms. A new “vacation rentals” option highlights private and whole-property stays—villas, apartments, cabins and houses—catering to travelers seeking longer … Read more

Houston Airport Marriott has completed a property-wide transformation designed to elevate the guest experience and reinforce the flagship brand’s promise of Traveling Brilliantly. Located at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and just minutes from the gates since opening in 1971, the 573-room hotel received a multimillion-dollar renovation that touches every area of the property. The extensive … Read more

InterContinental Ljubljana, located in Slovenia’s capital, opened its doors last week. The contemporary hotel sits within easy reach of Ljubljana’s top attractions, including Ljubljana Castle, Park Tivoli and the Ljubljanica River, making it a convenient base for both first-time visitors and returning guests. The hotel features 165 guestrooms, among them 15 suites, many offering panoramic … Read more

It’s back and sweeter than ever: Pop It Like It’s Hot! A Taza Hot Chocolate Pop-Up Shop (for a Cause) at Revere Hotel Boston Common has returned for the season. Every Friday from 3–6 p.m. through Dec. 27, the hotel lobby hosts Taza specialty hot chocolate creations prepared by notable local chefs. There is no … Read more

Guests visiting Manhattan this spring can enjoy the city at its finest when they stay at either the Loews Regency New York Hotel or Lotte New York Palace. Both hotels are offering fresh seasonal packages designed to highlight the best of spring in the city. The Loews Regency presents “The New Yorker’s Guide to Central … Read more

United Airlines has expanded its United Club lounge network with a new location at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. The new lounge is the first of four additions planned for this year, with three more openings scheduled before year-end. The Fort Lauderdale United Club occupies approximately 5,000 square feet near gate C1 and features amenities designed … Read more

Egypt is once again rising on the list of must-see destinations for North American travelers. AmaWaterways has introduced a new ship, AmaLilia, purpose-built for cruising the Nile and offering a fresh way to experience the country’s timeless attractions. © AmaWaterways “Few countries capture the imagination like Egypt, with its immense pyramids, hidden tombs, vibrant markets … Read more

There is never a moment on Rapa Nui, commonly known as Easter Island, when you don’t feel intensely aware of where you are. This tiny island, roughly 2,200 miles from mainland Chile, ranks among the planet’s most remote inhabited places. Its enigmatic moai—those massive carved heads that have filled magazine pages and stirred curiosity for … Read more

Munich Airport’s New Satellite Terminal A new satellite passenger terminal at Munich Airport is scheduled to open this spring, boosting annual capacity by 11 million passengers and more than doubling Terminal 2’s pierside aircraft positions from 24 to 51. Because the satellite is not accessible to the public, check-in, passport control, and security screening will … Read more

A record number of visitors from the United States was expected to visit Iceland in 2016, and in response Delta Air Lines launched a daily service between Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport and Reykjavik’s Keflavik International Airport. This route became Delta’s second daily connection between the United States and Iceland; the carrier had already operated a … Read more