For the first time in 95 years, New York City’s The Knickerbocker Hotel is presenting an exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration to welcome 2016, located just 150 feet from the world-famous Waterford Crystal Ball. Historically, The Knickerbocker was a prominent New Year’s Eve destination from around 1906 to 1921. The hotel was so popular on … Read more
Hawaiian Airlines will expand its service between Honolulu International Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport by introducing a new nonstop route next summer. Beginning July 22, 2016, the carrier will operate daily nonstop flights between Honolulu and Narita, adding to its existing daily service to Tokyo Haneda Airport. “We’ve had the pleasure of carrying more than … Read more
Images of smog-covered Beijing have dominated recent headlines, but it’s Shanghai taking concrete steps to address its own air pollution problem. With the World Health Organization identifying air pollution as the world’s leading environmental health risk, Shanghai’s authorities are under added pressure to take meaningful action. The Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau has published a plan … Read more
Virgin Hotels has appointed Rani Gharbié as its new vice president of development. In this role, Gharbié will lead efforts to expand the brand’s footprint across the United States and into Canada, focusing on both conversions and ground-up projects. Reporting to Allie Hope, head of development and acquisitions, Gharbié will identify strategic partners and investors … Read more
As I write, we’ve just completed the return of our Wines on the Wing airline wine survey. Our last blind judging and afterparty took place in 2020, and 2024 felt like the right year to revive the only tasting of its kind in the United States. The event was a success: an afternoon blind tasting … Read more
Guests sailing aboard Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess can now enjoy a new specialty dining experience: Love by Britto. This sensory restaurant concept is a collaboration between Princess Cruises’ Head of Culinary Arts, Rudi Sodamin, and Brazilian artist Romero Britto, founder of the Happy Art Movement. Situated aft on deck 17 and surrounded by Britto’s vibrant, … Read more
When considering major urban business hubs, three broad categories emerge: the intensely fast-growing centers such as Shanghai and Dubai; the perennial global stars like New York and London; and the quieter but steady performers—important cities that sometimes fly under the radar. That description fits Brussels well. As Belgium’s capital and largest city, Brussels also serves … Read more
Tate Britain presents a major new exhibition that explores the romance, radicalism and artistic achievements of the Rossetti family. Spanning more than 150 works—paintings, drawings, photographs, designs, poems and more—the show brings together key pieces by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, his sister Christina Rossetti and their sister Elizabeth Rossetti, all central figures in 19th‑century art and … Read more
Jumeirah Mallorca reopened for the summer season on March 14, inviting guests back to its dramatic clifftop location overlooking Port de Sóller. Nestled between the UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana and the Mediterranean Sea, the hotel’s new season emphasizes cultural programming that connects visitors with the island’s landscapes and local heritage. © Jumeirah The standout event … Read more
Los Angeles is widely known as the center of the film and television industries, but it’s also a major hub for stand-up comedy. The city has long nurtured comedic talent, with many well-known comedians getting their start at local clubs. Today’s comedy scene in Los Angeles is varied and vibrant, offering everything from long-running showcase … Read more