Name: Deanna WhiteTitle: PresidentCompany, city: Flexjet; Richardson, TexasNumber of employees: 700-plusRecent project: Position Flexjet as an exceptional private travel experience provider and become a top 100 employer by building an engaged, empowered workforceFirst job: I was a waitress at Steak ’n Shake.Little-known fact about you: I have a piece of the Berlin Wall. Deanna White’s … Read more

Here’s why you should head to Dripping Springs, Texas: it’s home to Camp Lucy, a beautiful retreat set on 289 acres in the Texas Hill Country, roughly 30 minutes from Austin. Despite the name, Camp Lucy is a romantic, secluded escape offering 41 luxurious guestrooms, suites and private cottages with a warm Texas-rustic character. Architectural … Read more

Songtsam Hotels Resorts & Tours, a luxury boutique hotel collection operating in Tibet and Yunnan provinces, has opened its 18th property, Songtsam Lodge Yading. Situated in Yading Village in China’s Sichuan Province, the 40-room lodge sits beneath the Three Sacred Mountains of Daocheng, a dramatic trio of peaks revered locally for representing wisdom, compassion and … Read more

In coordination with the German Federal Aviation Office, Germany’s major airlines and the national aviation industry association, the Lufthansa Group is introducing a new cockpit-occupancy procedure as a precautionary safety measure. Under the revised rule, two authorized persons must be present in the cockpit at all times during flight. The Lufthansa Group’s passenger airlines will … Read more

DoubleTree by Hilton has opened a new property in New York’s Times Square. Located at 350 West 40th Street, the 37-story hotel offers 612 guest rooms with expansive views of the city skyline and the Hudson River. The new build includes a full-service restaurant, a rooftop lounge with indoor seating, and dedicated meeting space for … Read more

The Region of Murcia sits in southeast Spain and enjoys a Mediterranean climate year-round, with more than 300 days of sunshine annually. During my time in Murcia I traveled from the futuristic streets of Lorca and the historic port of Cartagena to the lively capital city of Murcia, with a restful stop at the Mar … Read more

Gone are the days when hotel dining meant limited, uninspired options. Many hotel restaurants have evolved into culinary destinations worth planning a trip around. Below are eight noteworthy hotel restaurants that belong on every food lover’s must-try list. © Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa AVE at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa Located in Grand Cayman, … Read more

Marriott has unveiled significant expansion plans for the Middle East and Africa, announcing a wave of new properties and market entries over the coming years. The company confirmed that 17 new properties are scheduled to open across the region this year, underscoring its strategic focus on these fast-growing markets. Among the developments is the recently … Read more

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans to open the first Hyatt Regency in Amsterdam in 2015. The Hyatt Regency Amsterdam will be situated in the city center near the Singelgracht canal and will offer 211 guestrooms, including 15 suites. The property will feature a restaurant, bar, lounge, fitness center, spa, and flexible meeting and ballroom facilities. … Read more

For sun-drenched beaches, warm weather and no need for snow tires, consider Egypt with bespoke itineraries from Heritage Tours. Egypt saw a 55.1 percent rise in international visitors in 2017, making it a fast-growing travel destination and a natural addition to Heritage Tours’ private tour offerings. With a focus on authentic experiences and carefully crafted … Read more