JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has expanded its luxury portfolio in India with the opening of its first resort in the country, the JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa. Situated at the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges—known as the Queen of the Hills—this 115-room luxury resort offers a peaceful mountain retreat roughly … Read more

Flemish airline VLM has announced it will suspend nearly all of its international scheduled services to focus on expanding its charter operations. From Antwerp (ANR) the carrier will retain only its services to London City (LCY) and Zürich (ZRH) for the time being. VLM indicated that several existing routes will be dropped, though some could … Read more

Swingbyte Looking for a compact gift for the golfer in your life? Swingbyte is a lightweight 3-D swing analyzer that clips to any club just below the grip. On ball impact it captures your swing and transmits a digital model via Bluetooth to Android and Apple smartphones and tablets. The companion app shows a visual … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has become the first U.S. hotel company to secure a commercial agreement in Cuba since the 1959 revolution. With authorization from the U.S. Treasury Department, Starwood announced a multimillion-dollar investment to restore and operate properties in Havana—transactions that would otherwise be restricted under the U.S. economic embargo. In addition to a … Read more

Bordered by the River Manzanares and located at the heart of the country, Madrid is Spain’s vibrant capital and the nation’s center for government, finance and business. As Southern Europe’s financial hub, the city hosts the headquarters and major offices of many of Spain’s largest companies. With a metropolitan population exceeding six million and a … Read more

Hard Rock has announced a new hotel coming to Sonoma Wine Country. REVERB by Hard Rock is a select-service concept and will be the brand’s second REVERB property, following REVERB by Hard Rock Atlanta, which opened in early 2020. Scheduled to open next summer, REVERB by Hard Rock Sonoma Wine Country will feature 150 guestrooms … Read more

Noble House Hotels & Resorts has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of two signature Jackson Hole properties: Teton Mountain Lodge and Hotel Terra. Located slopeside at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and steps from the entrance to Grand Teton National Park, Hotel Terra offers 132 guest rooms and a selection of locally inspired amenities. … Read more

Nobu Hotels introduces exclusive culinary experiences this summer for guests at its Spanish properties. Discover Spain’s vibrant food culture with specially curated Spanish Summer packages across Nobu’s hotels in Barcelona, Ibiza, Marbella and San Sebastián. © Nobu Hotels Nobu Hotel Barcelona Immerse yourself in Barcelona’s culinary heritage with a two-night Taste of Barcelona package. Highlights … Read more

Cruising surged in popularity after the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting ports around the world to modernize quickly to handle growing numbers of shipborne visitors. From remote Pacific atolls to historic Mediterranean marinas, ports are expanding infrastructure, adopting new technologies, and investing in better connections with airports and highways to support increased cruise traffic. Modernizing cruise ports … Read more

Military veterans in Australia declined Virgin Australia’s offer of priority boarding. “It’s a very American thing to do. We’re not quite as loud or noisy as that,” said Mike Carlton, an author of several books on Australia’s military history, as reported by The New York Times. “Australians are a little more subtle.” Carlton added that … Read more