Shaza Hotels has announced further expansion of its five-star portfolio in the Middle East with newly signed properties in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. The group plans two major openings: Shaza Amman near Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), Jordan’s largest airport, and Shaza Jeddah in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea hub. Shaza Amman, scheduled to open in … Read more

New York (JFK)–Riyadh (RUH)–Dubai (DXB) On the Ground: Check-in at JFK was efficient and professional. With no checked luggage, I moved quickly through the process and headed to security. Terminal 1 was busy that day, so the lines were somewhat congested, but once through I exchanged some cash and visited the Korean Air lounge used … Read more

Name: Paul Wright Title: General Manager Company, city: Hyatt Regency Incheon; Incheon, South Korea Number of employees: 580 Recent project: The hotel is expanding with a second tower that will double guestrooms to more than 1,000 in 2014. First job: Banquet waiter at the Hyatt Regency Perth. Little-known fact about you: I enjoy cooking in … Read more

Dubai often gets a reputation for luxury and high prices, and walking through its skyline of skyscrapers and designer storefronts it’s easy to see why. Yet the city also offers many affordable ways to enjoy a memorable day without breaking the bank. With a budget of 367 dirhams, you can experience a mix of iconic … Read more

Modern photojournalism masters Bruno Barbey and Ian Berry have joined forces for a powerful new exhibition titled Spring Revolutions, 1968 — A Tale of Two Cities. Now open at Atlas Gallery in London, the show presents a compelling visual account of the political unrest and uprisings of May and August 1968 that reshaped the histories … Read more

Cleveland, Ohio, has officially been included in the MICHELIN Guide. While the specific restaurants and establishments to be featured have not yet been announced, MICHELIN has confirmed that Cleveland will appear in the next edition of the guide. Amba © Lizzie Schafler “Cleveland’s nationally recognized culinary scene is a hallmark of our visitor experience, and … Read more

Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort has unveiled the schedule for its monthly culinary pop-up series, running June through December. The rotating program highlights visiting chefs and bartenders alongside local Hawaiian flavors, presented across the resort’s dining venues. © Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort “We believe unforgettable stays begin with unforgettable tastes, and at Kona Village … Read more

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new property in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is slated to open in the latter half of 2017 and will become one of 25 properties within the brand’s global portfolio. Located a short drive from Dubai International … Read more

New York City’s most anticipated art event of the year is CHIHULY at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. This marks the first major Chihuly garden exhibition in New York in more than a decade. Opening through Oct. 29, the exhibition presents roughly 20 installations alongside drawings and early works that trace Dale … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived in Singapore in the evening after a long flight from Korea and used The Ritz-Carlton’s complimentary Mercedes pickup at Changi Airport. The driver offered water, Wi-Fi and friendly conversation during the short ride to the hotel. The sweeping driveway leads to one of the most impressive entrances and lobbies I have seen. … Read more