My first visit to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast now feels like a chapter from another era. It was 1995, and I was traveling with my cousin, an ornithologist, and his wife. Visiting the kingdom was not straightforward: I needed sponsorship letters and a pre-trip interview at the Saudi Arabian Embassy. At the time there … Read more

The 105-room Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa has launched a “Legacy of Regeneration,” an operation-wide commitment to regenerative tourism that builds on its history as one of Costa Rica’s original eco-resorts. This initiative integrates the resort’s founding principles—environmental stewardship, proactive community engagement and wellness for guests and employees—into every aspect of operations, creating a model … Read more

Planning to shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Don’t forget to add these hotel deals from around the country to your list—carefully selected offers that cover coastal escapes, mountain retreats and historic city stays. Hotel Du Pont Located in Wilmington, Delaware, Hotel Du Pont is known for its elegant gardens and its award-winning French … Read more

“Colombia is the untold story of the region,” says Luis Germán Restrepo, U.S. executive director of Proexport Colombia, the organization that promotes international tourism, foreign investment and non-traditional exports. For decades, Colombia’s image suffered because of internal conflict and drug-related violence, discouraging many travelers. Proexport’s public relations campaign, “Colombia, the only risk is wanting to … Read more

To meet rising demand and improve connections to New Zealand and Australia, Air New Zealand is increasing services between Vancouver International Airport and Auckland International Airport ahead of the upcoming northern summer peak. From April 2 to May 7, 2016, the airline will add an additional return service, increasing frequency from three to four return … Read more

Air travel is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, and reducing aviation’s environmental impact has been a long-standing challenge. After years of research and development, NASA has unveiled a promising prototype: the X-57 Maxwell, a single-seat aircraft powered by 14 electric motors. Maxwell is part of NASA’s New Aviation Horizons initiative, which aims to … Read more

Etihad Airways is expanding its codeshare partnership with S7 Airlines for 2016, adding eight domestic destinations served from the Russian carrier’s Moscow hub. Effective 16 January 2016, Etihad will place its EY code on S7-operated flights between Moscow (DME) and Chelyabinsk (CEK), Krasnoyarsk (KJA), Novosibirsk (OVB), Novy Urengoy (NUX), Omsk (OMS), Perm (PEE), Rostov-on-Don (ROV) … Read more

To truly stand out in any industry, consistent excellence is required. For the seventh consecutive year, Global Traveler recognizes companies that achieve and exceed high standards in travel by naming an Airline of the Year and a Hotel of the Year. The 2017 honorees exemplify that standard: American Airlines, Airline of the Year, and Lotte … Read more

A September opening is planned for the new Solaz Resort in Los Cabos. The property features 128 ocean-view guestrooms, including 115 deluxe rooms and 13 suites, each with a private entrance and patio. Designed by Mexican architects Sordo Madaleno with original artwork by renowned Mexican artist César López-Negrete, the resort sits on a 34-acre coastal … Read more

American Airlines will raise its onboard beverage prices by $1 starting Oct. 1. The change applies to most alcoholic drinks purchased in the Main Cabin: beer will increase to $8, while wine and spirits will be $9. Passengers seated in first class, business class and Main Cabin Extra will continue to receive complimentary alcoholic beverages, … Read more