Four new suites have been added to the accommodation options at The Alegra Hotel in Ein Kerem, Israel, a historic village just outside Jerusalem. Housed in a lovingly restored 1930s building, the boutique property now offers 13 thoughtfully designed rooms that blend traditional local materials with contemporary comfort. The interiors showcase Jerusalem stone combined with … Read more

In the decade since Hurricane Katrina’s levee failures devastated much of the city, New Orleans has staged a remarkable recovery. The city’s rebirth includes more hotel rooms, restaurants, green spaces, live music venues and transit options than before the storm, along with hundreds of new development projects. Often ranked among the nation’s top cities, New … Read more

Enterprise Holdings Inc., the world’s largest rental car company, has opened two new locations in Jamaica in partnership with ATL Automotive, an affiliate of the family-operated Sandals Resorts International Group. The three brands—Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Rental Car and Alamo Rent A Car—are now available at Sangster International Airport and on Queens Drive in Montego Bay, … Read more

In just 13 years, Incheon Airport has evolved from a greenfield gateway on Seoul’s outskirts into one of Asia’s largest and most successful airports. Its thoughtful design, advanced IT systems and traveler-focused facilities quickly made Incheon a preferred choice for passengers. Fly Incheon Airport to the World By the end of 2013, 88 airlines operated … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived mid-afternoon on a Sunday after a taxi navigated the infamous Los Angeles traffic from LAX. The guest entrance is located around the back, and the staff was attentive and welcoming to me and other arriving guests. While waiting to check in, I admired a tiled fountain near the reception desk, which added … Read more

Fifteen years after the closure of Nigerian Airways, Nigeria’s former state-run carrier, the government has announced plans to establish a new national airline. The Minister of State for Aviation unveiled the carrier, named Nigeria Air, at the Farnborough International Airshow. The name was selected through a contest open to students, and the airline will use … Read more

India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today inaugurated Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) Terminal 2. Situated in the heart of Mumbai, the new terminal adds 4.4 million square feet of space and is designed to handle up to 40 million passengers per year, operating around the clock. By organizing passenger flows and aircraft movements into an … Read more

As part of a multimillion-dollar program to restore some of Europe’s most iconic hotels within The Luxury Collection, Starwood Hotels & Resorts has revealed the newly restored public spaces at Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Vienna, following a $14 million renovation. Situated on the historic Ringstrasse and within easy walking distance of landmarks … Read more

The Peninsula Beverly Hills features 194 elegantly appointed guestrooms, suites and private villas that reflect the property’s sunlit interiors and lush gardens. Each room showcases custom-made furnishings and carpeting and includes artworks and handcrafted pieces from local artisans, such as Paul Ferrante chandeliers, Mario Grimaldi tables and Hampton Hall Chinoiserie wall panels and line drawings. … Read more

        Sebastian Czapnik/Dreamstime.com Seoul, one of the world’s five largest cities with a population exceeding 10 million, is a dynamic, modern metropolis that has served as Korea’s political, economic, and cultural center for six centuries. South Korea has evolved into a major trading nation, and Seoul remains at its heart. Today the … Read more