Wellness programming is expected at luxury resorts, but Rosewood Mayakoba takes it a step further by bringing a full wellness experience directly to guests. The resort’s eight two-story wellness suites sit on Spa Island in Riviera Maya, Mexico, just steps from Sense, A Rosewood Spa, and overlook the tranquil lagoon. Each suite features a bedroom … Read more

Marriott guests Hunter Swift and his wife Tina received a memorable surprise when they arrived for their stay at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. Their arrival happened to coincide with Marriott’s one-millionth mobile check-in, and the hotel greeted them with an energetic celebration. The welcome included a DJ, acrobatic bellhops, dancers and a … Read more

The coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday, May 6. Seven hotels in London, Ireland and Scotland are joining the celebrations with special offers and themed amenities for guests staying over the coronation weekend. © Courtesy of The Beaumont The Beaumont Located in Mayfair, The Beaumont is offering an in-room coronation pack … Read more

The Phoenix desert cools into pleasant autumn just in time for the Lost Lake Festival, running Oct. 19–21. This three-day celebration blends live music, food, art and games, and is produced by the team behind major festivals such as Bonnaroo and Outside Lands. While in town, visit the Phoenix Art Museum for several new exhibitions. … Read more

Traveling for the Easter holidays this season? These Zeus International Hotels & Resorts destinations in Attica and Crete offer authentic Greek Easter experiences. © Zeus International Dolce Athens Attica Riviera in Brauron, Attica, just a short drive from Athens, hosts an Easter celebration from April 18 to 21. Guests can enjoy a festive menu of … Read more

With sustainable tourism becoming an increasingly important trend, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is taking concrete steps to reduce its environmental impact. The company has launched a formal plan to cut food waste and recently partnered with the Certified B Corporation food-waste reduction program Leanpath. Uniworld is currently on track to reduce 50 percent of its … Read more

Name: Cristian Vasquez Title: Food and Beverage Director Company, city: The Westin New York Grand Central, New York Number of employees: Approximately 100 Recent project: We implemented a new point-of-sale system that improves guest service by making it easier for associates to input orders for the restaurant, bar and room service. First job: Food and … Read more

Washington Dulles Marriott Suites has finished a comprehensive renovation of its meeting rooms and pre-function areas. The upgrade includes new carpeting, refreshed wall coverings, an updated lighting plan, modern technology integrations and redesigned seating groupings to improve meeting flow and help attendees work more productively. “These improvements are more than cosmetic,” said Kristen Murphy, general … Read more

The Scottish island of Islay, the southernmost of the Inner Hebrides, is renowned for its peat-smoked single malts and numerous distilleries. One of the island’s most celebrated names, Ardbeg, has expanded beyond whisky production to welcome guests with a boutique hotel and a new restaurant. In September, Ardbeg opened Ardbeg House, a small, intimate property … Read more

Listed as a UNESCO Creative City, Shenzhen is celebrated across China and increasingly around the world as a thriving center for architecture, art, and design. In the Futian Central Business District, business travelers will notice office towers and hotels created by internationally acclaimed firms such as Rem Koolhaas’ Office for Metropolitan Architecture. One standout example … Read more