Alaska Airlines has announced a new daily nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), beginning Sept. 6. This will be the only nonstop connection currently scheduled between the two cities. “Alaska continues to meet the needs of valued Seattle guests with new service to the Steel City,” said John Kirby, … Read more

Food, wine and a stunning beachfront setting—sound enticing? Head to Clearwater Beach for the fourth annual Clearwater Beach Uncorked, beginning Feb. 7 at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa. A portion of ticket sales from the two-day festival supports the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership. Recognized as … Read more

WalletHub released its ranking of the best Halloween destinations in the United States, evaluating the 100 largest cities using metrics such as the number of costume stores, candy and chocolate retailers, potential trick-or-treaters and stops, crime rates during Halloween, party ticket prices and typical weather conditions. The top five cities overall are, in descending order: … Read more

Part of the IHG Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, Hotel Indigo is a neighborhood-focused brand that showcases the culture and character of inspiring local communities around the world. Staying at a Hotel Indigo is designed to be more than a visit — it’s an opportunity to be immersed in the neighborhood’s spirit and carry a bit … Read more

Name: Eva Reda Title: Executive Vice President, Global Co-Brand Partnerships and Business Development Company, city: American Express; New York City, New York Number of employees: 55,000 Recent project: The rebrand and refresh of the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card portfolio, formerly the SPG American Express Card portfolio First job: I worked as a pharmacy technician. … Read more

Swiss is introducing a fee to pre-reserve the popular solo business-class “throne” seats on its long-haul Airbus A330 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Until now, these single seats — prized by solo travelers for the extra space and privacy they provide — were available to business-class passengers without charge. From the end of March, however, Swiss, … Read more

Tucked in the quiet town of Concord, New Hampshire, The Centennial Hotel occupies a charming 19th‑century Victorian house that opened in 1876. Over the years the property has served many roles—from a group home for seniors to a refuge for women—and today welcomes travelers seeking comfortable accommodations near local hiking trails and ski areas. Guests … Read more

On a beautiful New York City evening, the team at FXExpress Publications, Inc., which includes Global Traveler, Trazee Travel and WhereverFamily, gathered at City Vineyard at Pier 26 to celebrate the Wherever Awards — an annual recognition of the best in family travel as chosen by readers of whereverfamily.com. With the sound of steel drums … Read more

While Brazil’s annual Carnival traditionally culminates on the Friday afternoon before Ash Wednesday, celebrations vary by city: some stage a single-day party, while others extend festivities across weeks. What began as a regional holiday has grown into a global phenomenon, drawing millions of visitors and major sponsors to a nonstop celebration. With vibrant costumes, dramatic … Read more

Passengers at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) can now access up-to-date guidance for navigating the airport, including ground transportation countdowns and redesigned terminal maps shown on new digital displays. Massport, which owns and operates Logan, has installed flat-screen digital signs in the Terminal B and Terminal C arrivals areas, the new Rental Car Center, and … Read more