1 Hotels, the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, has opened reservations for 1 Hotel Seattle, its new property in the vibrant South Lake Union neighborhood. Positioned at the intersection of Seattle’s growing biotech and technology sectors, 1 Hotel Seattle offers an urban retreat that pairs sustainable luxury with the restorative … Read more
Marriott International marked a milestone on March 1 with the opening of its 8,000th hotel: Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ. The new 12-story property sits adjacent to the company’s forthcoming global headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and represents a significant addition to Marriott’s portfolio in the Washington, D.C., area. “From the nine-seat root beer stand … Read more
VIA Rail Canada has entered a partnership with Hainan Airlines, the first agreement of its kind with a China-based carrier. This collaboration is also the first time an airline will sell VIA Rail tickets directly, enabling passengers to book combined air and rail journeys on a single itinerary. Under the agreement, Hainan Airlines’ ticket offices … Read more
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Plan your perfect getaway to Grenada. This Caribbean island nation offers travelers a variety of attractive hotel deals for spring and summer, from romantic weekend packages to wellness retreats and family-friendly promotions. © Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel Through the end of April, Calabash is offering a spring promotion that includes a … Read more
American Airlines will increase seat room in the Main Cabin (economy) on three rows of its incoming Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The airline had originally proposed reducing seat pitch to as little as 29 inches in some rows, prompting strong public and media reaction when the plan was announced in May. The initial configuration would … Read more
Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris’s floral designer Jeff Leatham is internationally acclaimed for his imaginative floral installations, a signature that has drawn attention from celebrities and tastemakers including Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner and Oprah Winfrey. Starting Nov. 22, guests at the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris will be invited to discover Leatham’s techniques … Read more
Southwest Airlines received Federal Aviation Administration approval last month to begin flights to the Hawaiian Islands. The carrier has not yet announced ticket sales or a launch date, but it intends to operate routes between the West Coast and Hawaii. Securing FAA authorization is a significant milestone in Southwest’s expansion plans for the year. As … Read more
Hilton, recently praised for its corporate policies to source cage-free eggs and eliminate gestation crates for breeding pigs across its global food supply chain, is also being recognized for elevated hospitality at the Concord, California Hilton in Diablo Valley. The hotel’s PURE rooms feature targeted treatments to reduce allergens and contaminants, including an advanced shock-treatment … Read more
CANALS, GONDOLAS AND SOARING steeples of religious monuments form the heart of Venice, a city that draws countless visitors yet manages to preserve the charm that keeps travelers returning to admire its storied beauty. The Italian city, connected by more than 400 bridges, displays old-world elegance and remarkable architecture to passengers arriving on the cruise … Read more