Alaska Airlines has removed the usual first checked bag fee for holders of the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature consumer card. “This is a benefit our customers have been asking for,” said Sangita Woerner, vice president of marketing at Alaska Airlines. “Visa Signature consumer cardholders and the friends and family traveling on the same reservation with … Read more

You likely recognize Chef Richard Blais from television, and now travelers can experience his culinary vision at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort through two signature restaurants: La Zozzona and Tiki Taka. Blais is responsible for a total of six dining concepts at the resort, bringing diverse flavors and playful techniques to the property. La Zozzona—whose name … Read more

Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has opened its latest property in Abu Dhabi: Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort on Sir Bani Yas Island. Set along the island’s eastern shore, this five-star resort offers a tranquil beachfront experience with 30 villas designed for privacy and comfort. The accommodation mix includes 21 one-bedroom villas, seven one-bedroom pool … Read more

Lufthansa has equipped its newest Airbus A380 with 8-foot sharklets — extended wingtip devices designed to reduce fuel burn by up to 4 percent. Modeled on nature, the sharklet concept takes inspiration from large birds such as cranes and condors that curl their wingtip feathers upward to conserve energy during flight. On the A380, these … Read more

A major public-art initiative has launched across London, presenting works by leading British and international artists throughout the city’s Underground network. Branded #LondonIsOpen, the project is a collaboration between Mayor Sadiq Khan and UK artist David Shrigley, a 2013 Turner Prize nominee, and aims to convey that London is open for business, ideas and visitors … Read more

IHG® Business Edge delivers tailored benefits and practical confidence to small- and midsized enterprises as they navigate today’s changing business travel landscape. As travel gradually resumes around the world, companies are adapting to new expectations and safety standards created by the global pandemic. For small- and mid-sized enterprises that rely on travel to drive business … Read more

Located on the Taohua River just outside the city of Guilin, Reed Flute Cave is one of China’s most enchanting natural attractions. For centuries, locals collected the tough reed stalks that grow near the cave entrance to fashion woodwind instruments, but the true wonder was concealed inside the mountain until later discoveries revealed its dramatic … Read more

A new season brings a refreshed menu for many airlines, and Delta Air Lines introduced its spring offerings in March. The seasonal menu features professionally curated recipes designed to make travel during the warmer months feel more like spring. Alongside new meal choices, Delta has added new teas and complimentary snack options. Passengers traveling in … Read more

In this city of striking contrasts, glass skyscrapers rise behind century-old temples. Street vendors sling steaming noodles along busy roads while tucked-away restaurants offer multicourse, Michelin-level dining. Traffic-clogged thoroughfares are threaded by jewel-toned tuk tuks darting through the gridlock. Long prized as a tourist mecca, Bangkok is also an increasingly dynamic destination for business travelers. … Read more

More than a century ago, ocean liners such as the original Queen Mary and the ill-fated Titanic included spaces for passengers to exercise. Those early fitness rooms, often windowless and lacking any porthole views, were outfitted with iron weights and the wooden exercise machines of the era. Travelers in full Edwardian dress—suits, ties, dresses and … Read more