From Feb. 10–12, cocktail enthusiasts will gather for the third annual For the Love of Cocktails, presented by Back Bar USA and staged across downtown Las Vegas. Produced in partnership with MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, the weekend features author-mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim and culminates with a Grand Gala on Feb. 12 on the 64th … Read more

Stuck in the Dark Ages. Byzantine. Complicated. Opaque. These are some of the blunt reactions travel industry experts give when describing today’s airline and hotel loyalty programs. Yet enrollment keeps climbing—often at record rates—showing that travelers still value points and perks. On the airline side, one of the biggest changes is American Airlines’ AAdvantage program. … Read more

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts is expanding its footprint across East and West Africa with the signing of three new upscale properties in Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria. The Swiss hospitality brand aims to open these strategically located hotels between 2016 and 2019 to meet growing demand from business and leisure travellers. The rollout begins with … Read more

Hilton has marked 25 years in China with the opening of the Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai, a new landmark in Guangdong’s Pearl River Delta. Situated in a bustling business district, the 16-story hotel overlooks Shenzhen Bay to the west and the Pearl River Estuary to the east, offering a convenient base for both business and … Read more

Homer mentioned wine in The Iliad and The Odyssey, and Dionysus, the god of celebration, embodied it. Ancient Greeks gathered for symposia centered on wine. For nearly 4,000 years wine has been integral to Greek life, but only in the past decade—after significant modernization of winemaking—has Greek wine gained wider international recognition. Produced largely from … Read more

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Hyatt Zilara Cancun, the company’s first Hyatt-branded, adults-only, all-inclusive resort. Located in the center of Cancun’s Hotel Zone on the Caribbean beachfront and just 20 minutes from Cancun International Airport (CUN), the property combines contemporary design with beachfront leisure and amenities tailored for adult travelers. The resort offers 307 well-appointed … Read more

The Gant in Aspen, Colorado, presents a curated collection of winter experiences designed for relaxation, wellness and outdoor adventure. © The Gant Aspen New for this season, The Gant has partnered with Base State longevity studio to offer exclusive wellness services aimed at helping guests acclimate to Colorado’s altitude. These wellness packages begin at $220 … Read more

Name: Nancy Deck Title: Vice President, Multi-Brand and Loyalty Marketing, Hilton Worldwide Company, city: Hilton Worldwide; McLean, Va. Number of employees: 130,000-plus Recent projects: In 2012 we revamped HHonors with Points & Money options, Premium Room and Room Upgrade choices. We also launched the HHonors Global Shopping Mall, which lets members redeem points for experiences … Read more

Since opening in 1918, Barcelona’s 5-star Majestic Hotel & Spa has been a landmark of the city’s architecture, society and lifestyle, welcoming notable guests such as Ernest Hemingway and poet Antonio Machado. “As one of Barcelona’s most iconic hotels with more than 100 years of history, we feel it is our duty to showcase the … Read more

Sedona, Arizona’s Mii amo recently reopened following a $40 million renovation and expansion that increases the spa’s footprint by more than 40 percent. The project introduces a new sensory garden, a signature restaurant called Hummingbird, a two-story movement and fitness studio, a reflexology path, and upgraded public areas that include a dedicated consultation wing. “At … Read more