Chef Juan Martinez traveled widely — through Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and China, among other destinations — to collect global flavors and techniques that now shape his cooking. As executive chef of the three restaurants at the newly opened JW Marriott Austin, Martinez brings an international perspective to menus rooted in local ingredients and traditional methods. … Read more

The modern business traveler lives in a world of expanding opportunity. With travel demand rising alongside advancing technology, business trips are more customizable than ever. Still, at its core, business travel depends on the human element: relationships, personal comfort and productivity. For many corporate travelers, connecting with clients and maintaining relationships is central. A recent … Read more

There’s no getting around it: airplane seats are often uncomfortable. Airbus is developing a new seating concept designed to improve comfort in business class and make longer flights more pleasant. The manufacturer revealed plans for a “Settee Corner”–style seat that gives passengers multiple seating options. Travelers can sit upright, recline traditionally, or recline further into … Read more

Celebrate the season at these Marriott properties throughout the Caribbean. © Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America Below are seasonal highlights and festive offerings at several Marriott hotels across the region. Each property presents family-friendly events, special dining and cultural experiences designed to make holiday stays memorable. AC Hotel by Marriott San Juan … Read more

The Swiss mountain town of Crans-Montana offers an abundance of scenic venues for summer cultural events. From Aug. 12–13, the lakeside mini-festival Blues@The Lake Moubra presents two days of jazz and rock performances with free admission, making it an accessible highlight for visitors and locals alike. On Aug. 7, soprano Sonya Yoncheva will give an … Read more

Boise, Idaho, welcomed a new education center in October: the Philip E. Batt Education Building. Named for former Governor Phil Batt in recognition of his work advancing human rights in the state, the facility houses offices for the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights and includes a classroom, meeting spaces, a catering kitchen, a research library, … Read more

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced a global partnership with Aesop, the renowned maker of high-quality skin, body and hair care products, as well as fragrances and accessories for personal and home use. © Aesop and Hilton Dino Michael, senior vice president and global luxury head at Hilton, described the collaboration as a milestone … Read more

Greece’s ongoing economic problems and the migrant situation have not deterred visitors. Recent figures show tourism continued to grow in 2015 and looks set to remain strong into 2016. Between January and August 2015, Greece recorded an 11 percent rise in visitor numbers compared with the same period in 2014. The tourism ministry projected total … Read more

Hainan Airlines has launched nonstop service between New York (JFK) and Chengdu (CTU), starting Oct. 26. This new route is the carrier’s second direct connection to Chengdu from the United States, joining its recently introduced Los Angeles (LAX) service. The route is operated with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Business class offers fully flat 180-degree seats … Read more

The first aircraft to wear Lufthansa’s new Fanhansa livery took to the skies last week. The Airbus A321-200, named after the town of Göttingen in Lower Saxony, completed a short flight from Munich (MUC) to Hamburg (HAM). To celebrate the FIFA World Cup in Brazil this summer, a total of eight Lufthansa aircraft will carry … Read more