Explore the rich history of St. Augustine, Fla., the nation’s oldest continuously occupied city, while staying at the historic Casa Monica Hotel. Opened in 1888 and designed by architect Franklin W. Smith in an elegant blend of Moorish Revival and Spanish Baroque Revival styles, the hotel was later reimagined by railroad developer Henry Morrison Flagler. … Read more

JetBlue Airways has named Jim Sullivan as its new vice president of flight operations. Sullivan joins JetBlue to lead the airline’s flight operations and flight standards, reporting to Warren Christie, senior vice president of safety, security & air operations. He will be based at JetBlue’s main support center in Long Island City, New York. With … Read more

Name: Vibhat Nair Title: General manager, Chase Card Services Company, city: Chase; Wilmington, Del. Number of employees: Chase has more than 235,000 employees. First job: Tutor for younger kids Little-known fact about you: I am a hobby woodworker. YOUR BUSINESS What innovations/initiatives do you foresee in the industry over the next years? The convergence of … Read more

Amadeus and InterContinental Hotels Group recently released a report outlining the future of hospitality and highlighting bespoke guestrooms as a major trend. The study finds travelers increasingly want choices beyond the traditional single, double or twin room, including the ability to book a room for shorter, flexible durations rather than only overnight stays. Bespoke guestrooms … Read more

HIKING ALONG A PATH THROUGH THE FOREST, the only sounds I heard were the wind through the leaves, a distant waterfall and occasional low conversation among the others in my group. Absent were traffic noise, car horns and the constant bustle of daily life. On this section of the Japan hiking itinerary — Kumano Kodo … Read more

Hidden behind unassuming desert-tan facades, beneath the shade of manicured palm groves, and within gleaming glass towers that reflect the McDowell Mountains, thousands of companies have relocated to what began as Arizona’s stylish winter vacation destination. Scottsdale — with 17 pristine golf courses, roughly 600 restaurants, some 80 wine bars and nightspots, numerous gated residential … Read more

Amtrak announced plans to introduce 28 next-generation high-speed trains in 2021 to replace the current Acela Express fleet. This initiative is part of a $2.45 billion program to modernize service throughout the Northeast Corridor. The new trainsets will offer about one-third more seats, onboard Wi-Fi, personal power outlets and USB ports, adjustable reading lights at … Read more

Munich Airport has partnered with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste, help customers save money and further its sustainability goals. Through this collaboration, Munich Airport now supports the Too Good To Go app, which lets travelers, airport staff and passengers buy surplus meals at discounted prices. Each evening between 8:00 and 9:30 p.m., … Read more

TO SEE BEARS IN ALASKA you might assume you need to trek far into the wilderness. I thought the same, packed my outdoor gear and headed north. It was mid-September, one of the prime times to watch bears. They fatten up before winter by catching salmon in rivers and feeding on late-season berries. My trip … Read more

Washington Reagan National Airport’s outdated and crowded Gate 35/35X will soon be replaced by a completely new concourse. Today, passengers wait at Gate 35/35X before descending an escalator to buses that ferry them to smaller commuter aircraft. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is leading a roughly $400 million project to eliminate this congested gate and … Read more