The Enterprise Fleet Management division earned a Gold Stevie Award for Most Innovative Company of the Year – Up to 2,500 Employees at the 2016 American Business Awards. Fleet management encompasses the organized analysis and coordinated actions required to keep a company’s vehicle fleet operating efficiently. This newest honor brings Enterprise Fleet Management’s total Stevie … Read more
In Speyside, in the northeast of Scotland, the picturesque Speyburn Distillery has quietly produced single malt whisky for more than a century. For the first time in its 126-year history, the distillery will open permanently to visitors beginning Aug. 1, offering whisky fans an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience of distilling life in Speyside. © Speyburn The … Read more
Frankfurt, often called “Mainhattan” for its location on the River Main and its skyline of modern towers, is Germany’s financial hub. While it sometimes gets labeled strictly a business city, Frankfurt offers a lively and varied nightlife that surprises visitors who expect only boardrooms and briefcases. For an authentic local experience, cross to the Sachsenhausen … Read more
Ports of Call: The 28-night cruise from San Diego to Lima and back aboard the Maasdam visited Cabo San Lucas, Huatulco and Puerto Chiapas in Mexico; Fuerte Amador, Panama; Salaverry (Trujillo) and Lima (Callao), Peru, with an overnight in Lima; Manta, Ecuador; Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica; Corinto, Nicaragua; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, … Read more
JetBlue announced adjustments to its route network to better align capacity with customer demand. Beginning in early 2019, JetBlue will launch daily service between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Guayaquil (GYE), Ecuador. This will be the airline’s sixth destination in South America and expands its growing presence in the region. “New flights to Guayaquil introduce another … Read more
Set to open on March 5, Imperial Hotel, Kyoto occupies the carefully restored 1936 Yasaka Kaikan, a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property in Gion. The 55-room hotel offers a calm, refined atmosphere built from a subtle palette of neutral tones, Japanese marble, Ōya stone, Tamina-ishi and fine woodworking. In the North Wing, traditional tatami flooring … Read more
Premiere luxury resort L’Auberge de Sedona unveils its “Home for the Holidays” package to complement the resort’s seasonal celebrations. Guests are invited to enjoy Arizona’s striking natural scenery — from Oak Creek to the Red Rocks — while taking part in festive offerings and curated experiences. The Creekside and Garden Cottages will be transformed into … Read more
Booking.com recently introduced the Resolution Translator as part of its Best 2016 Ever campaign. The tool is designed to help travelers turn New Year’s resolutions into real experiences by pairing resolutions with suggested activities and hotel options around the world. When you visit the Resolution Translator page, you simply type in a New Year’s resolution. … Read more
The release of the James Bond film Spectre (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures) sparked renewed interest in all things 007. In Jamaica — the birthplace of Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond — the GoldenEye Resort honors that legacy with a GoldenEye Revisited getaway. Situated in Oracabessa Bay on the island’s north coast, the resort’s original … Read more
The travel industry is increasingly prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion. Below are profiles of several leaders and organizations making meaningful progress. Photo: © INTERNOVA TRAVEL GROUP Kathy Christianson serves as vice president of Human Resources and leads DEI efforts at Internova Travel Group, a global travel services company with more than 100,000 travel advisors. In … Read more