Marriott International’s presence in Japan is expanding beyond the two upcoming Moxy Hotels announced for later this year. This summer the company will open five new resort destinations across the country, all operating under Marriott’s hotel brands and collectively offering more than 800 rooms. These resorts vary in setting—from lakeside views at the base of … Read more

Macaroni and cheese. A juicy bone-in filet. Bread pudding crowned with vanilla ice cream. These familiar comfort dishes are elevated at 5 Fifty 5 in New Orleans, where Executive Chef Mark Quitney reinterprets classic flavors with bold, refined technique. Chef Mark Quitney discovered his love of cooking at 14 and is a Culinary Institute of … Read more

When business brings you to Los Angeles or San Francisco this holiday season, consider a day trip to Paso Robles. This charming artisan town sits in the coastal mountain range of central California — roughly midway between the two cities and about a three-hour drive from San Jose. Paso Robles dresses up for the holidays … Read more

Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines have applied for permission — in the form of antitrust immunity — to create a joint venture they say will benefit travelers. The carriers submitted the request to the U.S. Department of Transportation and Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. If approved, the agreement would be Hawaiian’s first … Read more

Top restaurant owners around the world wait eagerly for one announcement each year: the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. In mid-June the latest ranking was revealed, with Osteria Francescana of Modena, Italy, claiming the top spot. Run by chef Massimo Bottura, the restaurant has steadily climbed the list in recent years, placing third in 2013 … Read more

SAN JUAN San Juan, the largest capital city in the Caribbean and a busy cruise port, welcomes around five million visitors each year. As a major seaport and a center for manufacturing, finance, culture and tourism, the city serves as an important hub for the region. Nearly 400,000 residents call San Juan home, and its … Read more

PHOTO: © HX EXPEDITIONS THE BASICS Name: Steve Smotrys Title: Managing director Company, city: HX Expeditions; Los Angeles, California As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a veterinarian; I always had a lot of animals. Fun fact about yourself: I was formerly a high-level soccer … Read more

TIME STANDS STILL WHEN YOU EMBARK on the Trans-Siberian Railway. The experience evokes a journey little changed since the 19th century: steam has given way to electric engines, but the steady rhythm of wheels on rails, the gentle sway of the carriages and the endless scroll of Russian landscapes remain the same. There is also … Read more

The Omni brand has broken ground on the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, a major new property that will rank among Boston’s largest hotels and feature the city’s biggest ballroom. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2020 at the corner of Summer and D Streets and will rise 21 floors with more than … Read more

Uber has launched legal proceedings in London after the city introduced a set of new regulations for ride-hailing services. The company says it is pursuing the courts in hopes of clarifying how the rules should apply and making it easier for it to continue operating across England. Over the past year, London authorities have moved … Read more