Viking Cruises celebrated a milestone anniversary by launching the elegant Viking Neptune, a new ship that advances the line’s sustainability efforts. The Viking Neptune debuts with a small hydrogen fuel cell system, the first of its kind in the cruise industry to be tested for onboard operations. This innovation complements Viking’s well-known design and passenger … Read more

Name: Scott Wiseman Title: President, the Americas Company, city: Cox & Kings; Los Angeles, Calif. Number of employees: 2,500 globally Recent project: We relaunched our website, adding richer content, improved dynamic search features and a robust travel agent portal to better serve our partners and customers. First job: At 14 I worked as a dishwasher … Read more

Celebrating its 130th anniversary, The Hotel Windsor — Melbourne’s grand dame of hotels — will host Luminescence, an exhibition featuring work by artists from the Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne. Running from July 26 to September 5, the exhibition examines varied interpretations of “luminosity” through installations and artworks that respond … Read more

Rideshare company Uber is offering a holiday promotion that provides free rides from select airports through December 31. The offer is available only to riders who pay with an American Express card. To claim a free ride, open the Uber app and enter the promo code AMEXAIRPORT before requesting a trip. You must also select … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, marking the brand’s second St. Regis property in the city after The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. Situated on the Corniche in the heart of Abu Dhabi and occupying a prime position within the Nation Towers complex, the new hotel brings … Read more

Name: Phil OttersonTitle: PresidentCompany, city: Abercrombie & Kent USA, ChicagoNumber of employees: 2,200First job: Working on the family farmLittle-known fact about you: I grew up on a rice farm in central California’s San Joaquin Valley. Phil Otterson’s Business Essential business philosophy: Deep roots and long-standing relationships give us access to people and places that few … Read more

Global Wellness Day is celebrated on June 8. Here are luxury resorts around the world that offer exceptional wellness programs and restorative experiences. © Amanyara Amanyara Situated in Turks & Caicos, Amanyara emphasizes bespoke wellness. A dedicated wellness manager designs programs tailored to each guest’s goals, blending physical training, mindfulness practices and restorative spa therapies … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: Located on a central block in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Prince George Hotel is a contemporary red-brick building furnished in a classic style with mahogany tables and traditional carpets. Even though I arrived at 2:45 a.m., the 24-hour front desk was efficient and promptly checked me in, assigning a roomy Crown Floor guestroom on … Read more

He begins each video walking into frame with a small bouquet of flowers in hand, his apron tied over a clean suit or cozy sweater, large windows overlooking Manchester behind him and a tidy kitchen counter ready for his next creation. Nigel Kabvina’s gentle, therapeutic cooking and cocktail videos—each with millions of views—have captivated audiences … Read more

X-Project WiFi Portable Pocket Projector This palm-sized HD projector uses LED technology and 100 lumens to deliver high-contrast images in vivid color. It creates its own WiFi network so you can stream from mobile devices, laptops, or online sources, and it also plays media from an SD card or USB stick. Weighing just 10 ounces, … Read more