In a city renowned for soaring Gothic churches, grand Baroque palaces and formidable 19th-century stone buildings, can a visitor with just one day discover minimalism in Vienna? In Austria’s elegant capital — where even the pastries are intricately layered with whipped cream, powdered sugar and marzipan — you can indeed find architectural sites that reflect … Read more

It’s game, set, match this fall at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives, where tennis star Daniil Medvedev will be in residence offering private coaching sessions and informal matches. The 2021 U.S. Open champion has enjoyed a standout season with titles at the Rotterdam Open, Qatar Open, Dubai Tennis Championships, Miami Open and Italian Open, and … Read more

Any doubts about the resilience of Greece’s tourism industry after recent economic and political challenges can be dismissed. The country recorded an all-time high in 2015 with 23.5 million visitors. Early indicators for 2016 point to continued growth: passenger traffic at Greek airports rose by about 10 percent in the first five months of the … Read more

Emirates reported a record month for passenger traffic from the United Kingdom in July, transporting more than 265,000 travelers from its six U.K. ports of call. Over 140,000 passengers departed on Emirates services from London’s airports—Gatwick (LGW) and Heathrow (LHR). Manchester (MAN) accounted for more than 48,000 passengers, Birmingham (BHX) about 40,000, Glasgow (GLA) roughly … Read more

A landmark destination since the 1960s, The Drake Hotel Oak Brook sits just outside the excitement of Chicago. Over the years this elegant hotel welcomed notable visitors including royalty and film stars. After closing in 2009, the property was purchased in 2013 by Jim and Tely Nagle and thoughtfully restored to reflect its original grandeur. … Read more

Name: Pierre Perusset Title: General Manager Company, city: The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong Number of employees: 570 Recent project: Daily operations at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong First job: My first role in hospitality was as an apprentice server at age 16. Little-known fact about you: I have trained in a variety of martial and energy arts, … Read more

The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection is now accepting reservations, offering a refined retreat on South Carolina’s Sea Islands. Nestled along the Charleston coastline within the private Kiawah River community, the resort lies about 40 minutes from downtown Charleston while delivering a secluded, coastal escape. Linnette’s © Courtesy of The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection The resort’s … Read more

Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group, has announced plans to expand its presence in Venezuela with a third property, Meliá Puerto Ordaz. Slated to open in 2015, the five-star hotel will be situated in Bolívar state in the southern part of the country, in the central area of Los Saltos de Puerto Ordaz. The … Read more

Exploring South America can be an enormous undertaking for independent travelers and backpackers alike. The continent’s vast landscapes and diverse cultures reward effort, but covering so much ground takes time and endurance. Cruises offer a comfortable, efficient alternative: they allow visitors to sample many highlights across the continent’s 17 nations while enjoying onboard amenities and … Read more

Curitiba (pronounced “Coo-ree-cheeba”), in southern Brazil, has become a global model for a particular kind of visitor: politicians, urban planners, transport officials and local administrators who come to study its innovative approach to city-making. These visitors don’t follow the usual tourist route of museums and monuments; instead they tour bus stops, pedestrian streets, parks, recycling … Read more