Aer Lingus has announced its largest winter schedule to date, adding 138,000 extra seats between the United Kingdom and Ireland. The expanded timetable increases transatlantic options and improves connections through Dublin (DUB). For the winter season, Aer Lingus will operate 350 additional transatlantic flights, representing a 13% rise in capacity compared with last year. The … Read more

The Trump Hotel Collection is preparing a $200 million redevelopment of the Old Post Office, a prominent landmark in Washington, D.C. The renovation plans for Trump International Hotel, The Old Post Office, Washington, D.C., reference Romanesque and European architectural traditions while interpreting those influences from a distinctly American perspective. The Trump organization has engaged Beyer … Read more

Richard Branson, who sold Virgin America to Alaska Airlines in December for $2.6 billion, expressed disappointment when Alaska announced it would retire the Virgin America brand in 2019. Could Branson be hinting at launching another airline? The CEO pointed out that Alaska Airlines is required to pay royalties for the Virgin America name “unless we … Read more

To meet rising demand, Iberia has added three weekly services between London (LHR) and Santiago, Chile (SCL), operating via Madrid (MAD). These additional flights raise the airline’s weekly rotations on the route to 10, an increase of roughly 43 percent. The extra frequencies will run through March using Iberia’s Airbus A340 aircraft, deployed in either … Read more

Name: Jess Peterson Title: Director, itinerary and revenue planning Company, city: Windstar Cruises; Seattle, Washington Number of employees: 1,800 (140 at the Seattle headquarters) Recent project: Launch of Wind Surf’s Grand Caribbean voyage, a 56-night itinerary covering every corner of the Caribbean. The flagship will visit many ports for the first time, including a partial … Read more

You may already know Natural Habitat Adventures from its guided tours and media coverage, but the company is launching something new: the world’s first Zero Waste Adventure. True to its name, the World’s First Zero Waste Adventure delivers an American safari experience while minimizing waste, pollution, and the ecological impacts often associated with travel. The … Read more

Icelandair has launched a new North American gateway in Detroit, Michigan. The seasonal service begins on May 18, 2023, offering non-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik. The route operates four times weekly through October 30, 2023. Flight 872 departs Detroit for Reykjavik on Mondays, Tuesdays, … Read more

Virgin Voyages, the cruise line from Virgin, has shared further details about its forthcoming luxury onboard experience. The line’s first ship, the Scarlet Lady, features design-forward RockStar Suites aimed at high-end travelers, blending influences from mega-yachts and rock-and-roll style icons. At the top of the range is the Massive Suite. These two exclusive suites each … Read more

Taking advantage of favourable exchange rates while holiday shopping in the UK? Glasgow ranks as the largest retail destination in the country outside London’s West End. Top shopping areas include Merchant City and the extensive Style Mile, home to around 200 stores. Wander through the city’s iconic department store, House of Fraser, where a complimentary … Read more

Finch Hattons, the luxury safari camp from Virgin Limited Edition in Kenya, has introduced five new guided walking safaris in Tsavo National Park, Kenya’s oldest and largest national park. Set across a 35-acre site, the camp features luxury tented suites with sweeping views of the Chyulu Hills and Mount Kilimanjaro, and natural springs that attract … Read more