When ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft arrived in 2011 and 2012, they transformed how people get around, steadily cutting into taxi revenues and changing urban transportation habits. Both services operate through smartphone apps that let users request a car, enter a destination and pay electronically. That simplicity replaced the hassle of flagging down a cab, … Read more

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts welcomes travelers to make the most of summer with a variety of rooftop experiences, outdoor activities and seasonal events across its properties. © Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa Andaz West Hollywood The rooftop at Andaz West Hollywood recently reopened for the season following a Memorial Day weekend relaunch. Guests … Read more

Japan Airlines is introducing its updated JAL Sky Suite configuration on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, beginning service on the Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) route later this month. This rollout is part of a broader fleet refurbishment program that will bring the new Sky Suite layouts to JAL’s 777-300ER/777-200ER, 767-300ER and 787-8/787-9 aircraft. The … Read more

Founded in 1958, Ben Ali’s Chili Bowl has become a Washington, D.C. cultural landmark known for its iconic half-smokes. Over the decades, the eatery has attracted a wide range of visitors—from local residents and tourists to notable figures such as Adam Richman and Barack Obama—who come to enjoy its long-standing, smoky sausage specialty and classic … Read more

The highest margins in air travel are at the front of the cabin. Although first- and business-class passengers make up roughly 12 percent of travelers on international flights, they can account for as much as 75 percent of an airline’s profits. Competition for those seats has been intense, and prior to the COVID-19 pandemic carriers … Read more

Discover why Global Traveler readers have named Cunard® the Best Large-Ship Cruise Line for seven consecutive years. For a limited time, book a voyage during Cunard’s Explore with More promotion and benefit from reduced fares*, up to $1,200 onboard credit†, complimentary specialty dining for two^, a 50% reduced deposit††, and other offers. Choose from a … Read more

At Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa in Gateway, Colo., you can give a travel-loving friend or family member a memorable multiday Gift of Curiosity getaway. The resort, set in the Palisades of western Colorado, was founded by John Hendricks, the creator of the Discovery Channel and Discovery Communications. Themed around exploration and natural history, the … Read more

Guest rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta received a thoughtful redesign this year that celebrates the city’s character. The refreshed interiors draw inspiration from Atlanta’s cinematic nickname, “The Hollywood of the South,” and reference the city’s evolving landscape and lifestyle. Corridors and guestroom accents incorporate colors and textures evoking Piedmont Park—lush greens, soft sky blues and … Read more

Trump Hotel Collection is expanding its luxury portfolio with its first property in South America. Scheduled to open in 2016, Trump Hotel Rio de Janeiro will be situated in the upscale Jardim Oceânico neighborhood of the Barra da Tijuca district in Brazil, and it will be the only luxury hotel in that immediate area. The … Read more

The InterContinental Los Angeles Century City at Beverly Hills is an ideal Los Angeles hotel for corporate travelers, offering easy access to LAX and major business districts including Downtown LA. As Century City evolves with new restaurants, retailers and luxury properties, the InterContinental sits at the center of a growing live-work-play neighborhood that appeals to … Read more