PHOTO:© RINA NEHDAR Long before eco-friendly travel became a mainstream expectation, the visionaries behind the Xcaret properties along Mexico’s Riviera Maya built their parks and resorts on a foundation of sustainability. In 2009 the United Nations World Tourism Organization recognized Xel-Há—Grupo Xcaret’s second park—with EarthCheck Gold Certification, the first time a park received that honor. … Read more

South African Airways and Etihad Airways have announced a new codeshare agreement covering selected routes between the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Under the arrangement, Etihad will initially place its EY code on South African Airways flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT), Durban (DUR), East London (ELS) and Port Elizabeth (PLZ) in … Read more

Later this month, the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau will celebrate the launch of Discover Black Cville, a community-led initiative that shares modern, historically accurate and inclusive Black stories from Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia. The launch celebration will include a new mural at Ix Art Park and a digital passport designed to guide … Read more

Qatar Airways is introducing a new range of reusable amenity kits for its first- and business-class passengers. Designed by Italian luxury travel-bag maker Bric’s, the kits will be distributed on long-haul and ultra-long-haul flights. The women’s kit features an adjustable strap so it can be worn as a cross-body bag, while the men’s design is … Read more

In the early 1960s, oil transformed the federal capital of the United Arab Emirates from a fishing village into a modern city with one of the strongest economies in the Middle East. Today Abu Dhabi sits atop roughly 107 billion barrels of oil reserves. However, volatile oil and gas prices and the global shift toward … Read more

Air travel has entered a new era in which onboard WiFi quality plays a major role in passengers’ choices. Honeywell’s third annual Passenger Connectivity Survey found that about three out of four travelers would switch airlines to get faster, more reliable internet access during a flight. The study also revealed widespread dissatisfaction with current in-flight … Read more

Incheon International Airport has announced the opening date for its new Terminal 2 (T2). Operations are scheduled to begin on January 18, ahead of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics and the opening of the Olympic Village on January 30. The expanded facilities are intended to handle athletes, officials and other visitors traveling through Incheon for the … Read more

Debuting at the New York Hilton Midtown, the Hilton brand’s Herb N’ Kitchen offers travelers quick access to fresh, healthy meals made from locally sourced ingredients. Combining the convenience of grab-and-go dining with the quality of a gourmet market, this hybrid concept serves guests who want to sit down for a meal, pick up packaged … Read more

Through June 30, Broadway enthusiasts can experience a theatrical celebration at Sofitel New York, where the hotel is showcasing a curated suite and a lobby art gallery dedicated to musical theater. As the Official Hotel Partner for the 2018 Tony Awards, Sofitel New York presents 36 iconic posters by renowned theater poster artist Frank “Fraver” … Read more

Travelers seeking a luxurious escape this holiday season have a new option in Mexico: Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas. The brand-new resort is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Nov. 1. Located within the 1,000-acre Costa Palmas development, the resort fronts two miles of swimmable white-sand beaches on the Sea of Cortez, … Read more