ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: I arrived in Atlanta from Sarasota, Florida, with publisher and CEO Francis X. Gallagher to meet clients and spend a couple of nights at the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead. Even though we checked in before noon, the staff was ready and attentive. The check-in was effortless, so I stepped away from the lobby to … Read more
An Asian city with a global outlook and strong regional ties, Taipei is steadily defining a modern identity amid powerful neighbors. As the political capital for Taiwan’s population of 23 million, Taipei City is also the island’s economic and cultural hub. The city itself is home to about 2.7 million people; together with neighboring Keelung … Read more
Few experiences frustrate travelers more than a delayed flight. Whether caused by weather, technical issues or mechanical problems, flight disruptions can derail carefully planned trips and cause stress, missed connections and unexpected expenses. AirHelp, an organization that advocates for air passengers’ rights, analyzed data from major U.S. airports and identified which hubs saw the highest … Read more
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines plans to introduce draft beer on its flights once it receives approval from civil aviation authorities. The beer served will be Heineken, a long-standing partner of the carrier. Miriam Kartman, vice president of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, says the airline seeks distinctive Dutch products to differentiate its service, and customers generally … Read more
World’s Best Vineyards has revealed its 2022 ranking of the top wine destinations worldwide. The annual list celebrates outstanding and diverse vineyards around the globe and this year’s announcement took place at Zuccardi Valle de Uco in Mendoza, Argentina. For the first time Italy claimed the top position. Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de … Read more
Hawaiian Airlines announced the addition of three new aircraft to its fleet: the purchase of one Airbus A330-200 and the lease of two A321neos. These additions will enable the airline to accelerate retirement of its Boeing 767 fleet, targeting complete phase-out by the end of 2018, while supporting measured, sustainable growth on both short- and … Read more
More than seven decades of creations from the House of Dior will be on view at the Denver Art Museum when the first major Dior retrospective opens in November 2018. The exhibition, “Dior: From Paris to the World,” features 150 haute couture dresses alongside original sketches, photographs, accessories, runway videos and archival materials that trace … Read more
Kerzner International Holdings Limited has signed an agreement with Triangle Investment and Development Limited to develop a new One&Only resort in Kumbor, Montenegro, overlooking Tivat Bay. The resort will occupy a 60-acre site and is positioned less than an hour from Dubrovnik International Airport (DBV), making it easily accessible to regional and international visitors. Planned … Read more
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has opened its first luxury resort in Aruba on the island’s Palm Beach. The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba offers 320 guest rooms, including 55 suites, each with a private balcony and sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. The resort’s spa spans 15,000 square feet—making it the largest on the island—and includes 13 treatment … Read more
Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to resume service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) beginning in June. The carrier has not operated flights to New York since 2004, when it focused on a nonstop route between Washington, D.C., and Addis Ababa. The reinstated Addis Ababa (ADD)–New York (JFK) service will operate three … Read more
