LATAM Airlines has announced three new international routes for 2018, expanding its long-haul network with direct connections between São Paulo (GRU) and Boston (BOS), Rome (CIA) and Lisbon (LIS). Boston becomes LATAM’s sixth destination in the United States, further strengthening air links between New England and South America. “The start of the direct route to … Read more

Celebrate the holiday season in Los Angeles. The city offers a wide range of festive activities and events that continue into the new year. © Courtesy of Six Flags   Holiday Lights Los Angeles lights up for the season with immersive light shows and family-friendly displays. The Arboretum presents a large-scale light, art and music … Read more

Name: Peter Mainguy Title: General Manager Company, city: The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore Number of employees: 600 Recent project: In late 2013 we refreshed the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge to provide panoramic Marina Bay views, enhanced culinary offerings and eight wines available through an Enomatic dispensing system. The Drawing Room features drawing paper, coloring pencils and an … Read more

Renowned jazz pianist Dave Brubeck credited the rhythm of Istanbul as the inspiration for his landmark composition “Blue Rondo à la Turk” from the late 1950s. I’m no music scholar — I skipped notes in music class, can’t read sheet music, and often rely on instinct — but I recognize when a melody evokes a … Read more

There’s still time to enjoy summer in Boston with the whole family. The Fairmont Copley Plaza offers a selection of family-friendly packages that combine comfortable accommodations with memorable local experiences. For families who want a playful and historic way to see the city, the Just Ducky package pairs a hotel stay with four tickets to … Read more

Arrival/Check-in: Boston is my hometown, and the city has changed dramatically since the completion of the Big Dig, which replaced the old elevated central artery with an underground tunnel. Streets and addresses that once sat beneath or beside that overpass are now accessible at ground level. The InterContinental Boston sits at one of these transformed … Read more

Legendary Danish ballet dancer Alexander Kølpin has transformed a historic property in Copenhagen into the Sanders Hotel, which opens in October. Kølpin, who owns the building, personally curated the interiors, embracing a “quiet luxury” aesthetic. The design emphasizes polished woods and leathers, rich textiles and bright, airy rooms that create a warm, residential atmosphere. Room … Read more

British Airways has partnered with sustainable-fuel developer Velocys to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across its fleet over the coming decade. The collaboration centers on building a network of waste-to-fuel facilities that will convert household and municipal waste into renewable jet fuel for the airline. Each plant is designed to process hundreds … Read more

Mastercard and Boingo Wireless are teaming up to offer travelers a valuable perk: fast, global Wi‑Fi access. As connectivity becomes essential for modern travel, eligible Mastercard cardholders can enjoy unlimited access to more than one million premium Boingo hotspots worldwide. “We want to provide our cardholders benefits and rewards that matter to them,” said Francis … Read more

Uber has received preliminary approval to settle a consumer lawsuit over tipping practices, with the company agreeing to pay roughly $384,000. According to Bloomberg Technology, the settlement resolves claims that Uber misled riders by displaying a 20 percent “gratuity” while drivers received only about half of that amount. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San … Read more