Oakland International Airport has recently experienced a notable increase in international traffic as it positions itself as a compelling alternative to nearby San Francisco International Airport. In the past year, OAK handled more than 13 million passengers, marking an increase of over 8 percent compared with 2016 and setting a new record for the airport. … Read more

Legendary French crystal maker Baccarat has launched a new luxury lifestyle hospitality brand with the opening of Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York. Situated directly across from the Museum of Modern Art and steps from Fifth Avenue’s renowned shopping, the hotel offers 114 meticulously designed guestrooms and suites. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable sitting … Read more

Coury Hospitality has unveiled The Elmore Hotel, the first boutique hotel in Southlake, Texas. After an extensive renovation, the property reopens with refreshed interiors, lively dining destinations and modernized guestrooms designed to reflect the area’s character. Rooted in Southern charm and inspired by community, The Elmore reimagines hospitality in Southlake as a welcoming social hub … Read more

andBeyond has reopened its renovated Sossusvlei Desert Lodge on Oct. 16 after a 10-month refurbishment. Located within the NamibRand Nature Reserve—part of the ancient Namib Desert and Africa’s only certified Dark Sky Reserve—the lodge is designed to showcase the dramatic desert landscape and exceptional night skies. Architectural features such as floor-to-ceiling glass walls and retractable … Read more

Expedia recently published the findings of its 2015 Hotel Etiquette Study. Conducted by independent global market research firm GfK, more than 1,000 Americans answered questions about tipping practices and the hotel behaviors they find most bothersome. Tipping practices vary widely. Twenty-seven percent of surveyed guests say they do not tip hotel staff during their stay. … Read more

PHOTO: © ADRIAN OLSTAD The landscape of startup airlines has expanded rapidly in recent years. A spring 2021 report from the IBA, a leading aviation data and advisory consultancy in England, recorded more than 130 startup airlines planning to launch by the end of 2022, with many initiatives across the Americas and Europe. That wave … Read more

Once part of a single area within the larger Bordeaux region of France, Graves split when its northern section—starting just south of the city of Bordeaux—received its own appellation in 1987: Pessac-Léognan. Whether considered together or separately, both areas are defined by their soil. The name Graves refers to gravel, and these sub-regions are characterized … Read more

2015 marks Lufthansa’s 50th year of operations between Frankfurt (FRA) and both Boston (BOS) and Philadelphia (PHL). What began in 1965 as twice-weekly service on a Boeing 720B Intercontinental has grown into daily nonstop flights between Frankfurt and Philadelphia, daily service from Boston to Munich (MUC), and twice-daily departures to Frankfurt. At Boston’s Logan International … Read more

Hard Rock International has completed its acquisition of the former Trump-owned Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and is now moving forward with the redevelopment of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City. Working in partnership with New Jersey developers Joe Jingoli and Jack Morris, Hard Rock has already begun staffing the project … Read more

Chocolate shop in Barcelona, Spain © Erik De Graaf | Dreamstime.comWith Valentine’s Day approaching, our thoughts turn to chocolate. Whether you prefer dark or milk (sorry, white chocolate lovers), these destinations are must-visits for anyone who adores chocolate. From South America, where cacao originated, to European cities lined with artisanal chocolatiers, discover the best places … Read more