PHOTO: © JOHN RYAN, J&J STUDIOS, LLC THE BASICS Name: Laurinda Rainey Title: Managing Director and General Manager, United Airlines Co. brand Cards Company, city: Chase; Wilmington, Delaware First job: My parents didn’t want me to work in high school, so I intentionally enrolled in an Art of Work class that required a job. With … Read more
One of the newest entrants in the premium cruise segment, Azamara Club Cruises operates two small luxury ships: the Azamara Journey and the Azamara Quest. Each boutique vessel carries roughly 700 guests, and their compact size allows them to visit ports that larger resort ships cannot. Azamara’s focus on destination-rich itineraries and its habit of … Read more
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of its first Hotel Indigo in Finland. The new property, Hotel Indigo Helsinki – Boulevard, is scheduled to open in 2015 and will be situated in the Kamppi/Punavuori area, within easy reach of the city’s top restaurants, galleries and cultural attractions. The boutique hotel will offer 120 guestrooms … Read more
JetBlue has broadened its Caribbean network by introducing three seasonal routes from Boston Logan International Airport. The new services connect Boston with Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia, Costa Rica; Gregorio Luperon International Airport in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and Hewanorra International Airport in Saint Lucia. Each route will operate once weekly on Saturdays … Read more
FlyDubai, the United Arab Emirates’ major low-cost carrier, will launch scheduled service between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Juba International Airport (JUB) in South Sudan beginning in April. The new route will be operated four times weekly with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, providing a direct link between the two capitals. Outbound flights from Dubai are scheduled … Read more
The diverse landscape of Japan blends modern cities with ancient traditions, offering gardens, temples, historic villages and scenic countryside. An eight-day, seven-night itinerary from Butterfield & Robinson starts in Osaka and concludes in Kanazawa, presenting numerous opportunities to experience Japan’s natural and cultural highlights up close. Participants will hike through rural villages, walk along terraced … Read more
The modern lifestyle hotel trend continues with the introduction of a contemporary brand from Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Ottawa. The GLō brand is positioned as an innovator in the growing upper-midscale market. GLō Kanata Ottawa West marks the brand’s first property in Canada, joining recent openings in Asheville, Nashville and Brooklyn. The hotel … Read more
Lounge membership provider Priority Pass has reached a major milestone by adding its 1,000th airport lounge to the network. The company has expanded rapidly, bringing 130 new lounges online in the past 12 months alone. Growth has been particularly strong across the Asia Pacific region, where 32 lounges joined this year. That total includes 11 … Read more
ONE OF AMERICA’S FASTEST-GROWING and most popular large cities, Austin is not only expanding outward to meet demand but also reinventing parts of its downtown as the far end of Sixth Street undergoes transformation. Long a downtown mainstay, Sixth stretches west from the business district and upscale venues through the honky-tonk party scene. Once a … Read more
Star Clippers has unveiled its 2026 Greece sailings, offering travelers the chance to sail aboard traditional tall ships while island hopping and docking in the heart of historic ports. These authentic sailing vessels operate under wind power whenever conditions allow, enabling access to smaller harbors and delivering a more intimate, classic maritime experience in the … Read more