Set sail on a culinary journey with Chef Johannes Bär, executive chef of Riverside Luxury Cruises. He leads the acclaimed culinary program aboard the Riverside Mozart, crafting regionally inspired menus that honor the Danube’s traditions as well as his own roots in Villach, Austria. © Riverside Luxury Cruises Before joining Riverside Luxury Cruises, Chef Bär … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: I arrived late in the evening at the National Hotel in Miami. Although I had been told the property was completing a major refresh, there was little evidence of construction in the public areas. The spacious lobby features rich hardwood floors, comfortable seating and vintage-style fixtures that complement the hotel’s nearly 75 years of … Read more

ANA is highlighting the cuisine of Miyagi, Ehime and Miyazaki prefectures beginning in March as part of its Tastes of Japan initiative. The refreshed menus aim to introduce international travelers to regional Japanese flavors while supporting local producers and stimulating regional economies by increasing demand for local agricultural ingredients. Passengers flying ANA during this phase … Read more

Virgin Atlantic has partnered with premium British brands de Mamiel and This Works to introduce a two-step aromatherapy kit for Upper Class passengers. The kit is specifically designed to combat jet lag, promote restful sleep, and help travelers adapt more quickly to new time zones. As part of its wellbeing offerings, Virgin Atlantic was also … Read more

Following the Brexit referendum, business-class airline La Compagnie has suspended its New York (EWR) to London (LHR) service and will increase daily flights between New York and Paris (CDG). The carrier will begin a second daily service on the Paris route in October to meet growing demand. Frantz Yvelin, founder and CEO of La Compagnie, … Read more

Frequent travelers are an invaluable source of honest feedback for airlines, airports and other travel providers. Their observations highlight what works well and what needs improvement, making them essential partners in shaping better travel experiences. Finnair and Helsinki Airport are leveraging this insight by launching Quality Hunters 2013, the third edition of an initiative that … Read more

Aeroflot, Russia’s flag carrier, has announced the creation of a new airline to expand services across the Russian Far East. Named Aurora Airlines, the carrier is the result of a merger between two Aeroflot subsidiaries, SAT Airlines and Vladivostok Avia, which together currently serve a combined network of destinations. The consolidation aims to strengthen connectivity … Read more

Mamula Island, a historic islet off the Montenegrin coast, has been reborn as a luxury hotel and spa by Design Hotels. The 19th-century fortress, originally completed in 1852 by Austro-Hungarian general Lazar Mamula, has been carefully restored and transformed into the island’s first and only hospitality destination, featuring elevated dining, a full wellness programme and … Read more

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dhahran has opened its doors this month, becoming Carlson Rezidor’s sixth Radisson Blu property in Saudi Arabia. Situated on Zaid Ibn Al Khattab Street in the center of Dhahran — a key business and administrative hub for the country’s oil industry — the hotel lies about 40 minutes from King Fahad International … Read more

In the January 2014 issue of Global Traveler, we introduce our new Business Plus department. This section—an evolution of our former Family Business feature—examines how to travel when work obligations occupy your schedule while friends or family explore the destination on their own. For travelers with young children, Frankfurt Airport has introduced a practical amenity. … Read more