When Japan was announced as the host of the 2020 Summer Olympics, both domestic and international hotel brands seized the opportunity to expand in Tokyo. The city’s shortage of luxury accommodations created a prime opening for upscale chains to establish or grow their presence ahead of an expected surge of visitors for the games. Marriott … Read more

A group of Chicago business leaders has proposed building a glass-enclosed aerial gondola system to give visitors panoramic views of the city from above. The concept was unveiled last month during a presentation to the City Club of Chicago as part of a broader tourism plan aiming to grow annual visitors to 76 million—a roughly … Read more

Cunard is returning to Alaska with a series of new sailings from Vancouver. The line has scheduled four 10-night voyages for 2019, and plans to operate ten similar departures in 2020. Guests sailing aboard Queen Elizabeth will have the chance to take in stunning coastal scenery, including Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Skagway … Read more

Airline alliance SkyTeam opened a new lounge last week at Dubai International Airport in the airport’s new Concourse D, Terminal 1. The new lounge blends contemporary design with a calm, natural atmosphere, featuring clean lines, plentiful plant life and a digital art gallery. Guests can use unlimited Wi‑Fi throughout the space, and business travelers will … Read more

The wearables market grows more competitive by the day, and heart-rate monitoring is becoming increasingly common as technology advances. Garmin has updated its Vívosmart line of fitness trackers to include built-in heart-rate tracking, bringing this valuable feature to a wider range of users at more affordable prices. Previously, heart-rate monitoring was often limited to higher-end … Read more

California invites travelers to explore the Golden State this summer with fresh programming, events and new offerings across the state. 1 Hotel San Francisco © Aubrie Pick New Hotels Travelers will find several new hotels across California this season. In Palm Springs, The Paloma Resort opens this summer, offering 66 modern bungalows and suites nestled … Read more

The St. Regis San Francisco and Farmhouse Inn have joined forces to present The City & Sonoma package, a curated luxury escape combining the urban sophistication of San Francisco with the pastoral charm of Sonoma. The Farmhouse Inn component of the package includes two midweek nights in a king deluxe junior suite, daily three-course breakfast … Read more

California’s scenic Pacific Coast Highway leads to the green, vineyard‑fringed valley of Lompoc, a welcoming base for walking, hiking, cycling and exploring. Autumn is an ideal season for the roughly 155‑mile drive northwest of Los Angeles. Here’s a concise guide to upcoming fall events and attractions. Mural in a Weekend, Oct. 6–7, is produced by … Read more

Arlo Hotels will make its Washington, D.C., debut with the opening of Arlo Washington DC on Nov. 18. Located in the city’s oldest surviving apartment building and complemented by a 12-story addition, the property offers 445 guest rooms in the heart of downtown D.C. © Arlo Hotels “We are thrilled to bring Arlo Hotels to … Read more

The next generation of transportation is accelerating, with ideas like supersonic flights, self-driving cars, and commercial space travel moving closer to reality. However, not all travelers are eager to embrace high-tech options. Interest in flying cars and other space-bound concepts remains relatively low. This reluctance is not primarily due to unfamiliarity with the technology, but … Read more