There’s much to anticipate in the Caribbean meetings and events landscape following a major $80 million renovation at La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, an Autograph Collection Hotel. The extensive refresh includes updated guestrooms and suites, plus redesigned meeting spaces such as the 5,576-square-foot Las Nereidas Ballroom. Flexible function rooms include the 1,239-square-foot Salon Mirador, the … Read more

Wine nurtures the spirit at Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine. Founded in 1146 and carefully renovated in 2012, this exclusive abbey hotel and winery in Spain’s Duero wine region is converting the estate’s former stables into a center for holistic healing and wellness. Opening in summer 2015, the 10,000-square-foot El Santuario will offer vinotherapy-focused treatments overseen by … Read more

An enigma of a city that manages to effortlessly combine refinement and a sense of exhilaration, London offers numerous venues ideal for meeting colleagues or hosting private business events. ©3 HENRIETTA STREET If you want to impress, consider booking a private room at 3 Henrietta Street in Covent Garden. Nestled in a beautifully restored 1780 … Read more

We recognize butlers from literature (Jeeves in P.G. Wodehouse’s novels), film (Alfred in Batman) and British television (Hudson in Upstairs, Downstairs and Carson in Downton Abbey). Traditionally associated with grand households and aristocratic service, the modern butler has evolved to meet contemporary needs. As dual-career households, dot-com entrepreneurs and luxury travel proliferated, demand for highly … Read more

United Airlines now offers enhanced check-in options for frequent travelers at San Francisco International Airport, helping them move more quickly from curb to gate. The upgrades include a dedicated reception lobby for members of the invitation-only Global Services program and a separate, expedited check-in area for MileagePlus Premier members. The new Global Services reception lobby … Read more

I hope this winter’s weather didn’t disrupt your travel plans too much. Severe snow and deep freezes made travel difficult across the eastern United States, and many regions experienced nearly shut-down conditions. Fortunately, our Business Travel Symposium took place the week before a near-record snowstorm and bitter cold hit Philadelphia. My thanks to our sponsors, … Read more

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has confirmed a joint plan with American Airlines to develop a sixth terminal, with an anticipated opening as early as 2025. The project is estimated to cost between $3 billion and $3.5 billion and includes construction of a new Terminal F alongside upgrades to the existing Terminal C. The new terminal … Read more

Afternoon tea, anyone? Fans of this charming British tradition should head to the landmark Royal Lancaster London, majestically situated on Hyde Park. I visited the hotel on a recent trip to the city and found a refined setting that blends Mid-Century heritage with contemporary luxury. Designed by architect Richard Seifert and first opened in 1967, … Read more

Explore the real Los Angeles by visiting its more than 30 culturally vibrant neighborhoods. With over 300 days of sunshine each year and 75 miles of coastline, the city offers a pleasant setting for cultural discovery. Metropolitan Los Angeles also boasts more museums and performing arts venues than any other U.S. city, so residents and … Read more

Best part of camping? Falling asleep under a clear summer sky. Worst part? The rough edges of camping itself. For those who love the romance of sleeping beneath the stars but prefer five-star comfort, London’s 41 Hotel offers an elegant solution. The hotel’s A Night Under the Stars package invites guests to spend the night … Read more