Name: Alicia Cummings PHOTO: © PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES Title: Vice President, MarketingCompany, city: Paul Gauguin Cruises; Bellevue, Washington Number of employees: 50 in the marketing, sales and operations departments in Bellevue Recent project: Planning our marketing efforts for 2020. First job: Driving a wheat truck on our small family farm in Eastern Washington. Little-known fact … Read more

Viking Cruises is expanding into ocean travel with the launch of a new line, Viking Ocean Cruises. This introduction represents the first new cruise line in the industry in nearly a decade and brings Viking’s signature focus on destinations to the high seas. Designed to put destinations at the center of the experience, Viking Ocean … Read more

Maintaining New Year’s resolutions can be challenging, especially while traveling. To help guests stay on track, Hilton has introduced a range of wellness-focused activities, amenities, and dining options across several of its most popular hotels and resorts. These offerings make it easier for travelers to prioritize health and well-being even away from home. In a … Read more

A 50-year slice of life in Jerusalem is the focus of The Camera Man: Women and Men Photograph Jerusalem 1900–1950, on display through Dec. 12 at the Tower of David Museum. The exhibition gathers work by professional photographers from Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities, revealing how their personal perspectives shaped images of the city over … Read more

Research shows solitary bee populations are declining due to habitat loss and fragmentation. In response, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is providing specially designed bee “hotels” to give these important pollinators a safe place to rest and nest. “Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is excited to add a pollinator bee hotel to our sustainability initiatives,” said Alexandra … Read more

Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles has introduced The Club by Fairmont Century Plaza, a new private membership focused on wellness, fitness, and hospitality. Designed as one of the city’s dedicated wellness clubs, The Club provides members with privileged access to the hotel’s Fairmont Spa and a range of curated services and events. © Fairmont … Read more

Park Hyatt presents a portfolio of distinctive luxury properties in premier destinations worldwide, infusing each stay with unexpected pleasures and meaningful moments. As travelers increasingly seek unique, authentic experiences, Park Hyatt’s credo, “Luxury is Personal,” feels more relevant than ever. From private gallery tours with celebrated artists in Buenos Aires to exclusive dining and cultural … Read more

Processions, fire-walking and climbs on bladed ladders—where participants ascend ladders built from sharp iron blades—are among the striking rituals of Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival. Celebrated during the ninth lunar month, this year the festival occurs twice, an unusual occurrence that happens only once every 100 years. From Sept. 24–Oct. 2 and again from Oct. 24–Nov. 1, … Read more

Westin has launched a sustainability initiative to collect, process, and upcycle hotel bed linens into children’s pajamas for distribution to kids in need. “As people incorporate wellness more holistically into travel and everyday life, giving back has become an important part of their overall sense of well-being,” said Brian Povinelli, senior vice president and global … Read more

In their own right, the Vertical Galleries are striking: three 14-story atriums showcasing 41 works by 32 recent graduates from New York’s Parsons School of Design and London’s Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins. What makes them even more remarkable is that these galleries occupy a trio of stairwells aboard Cunard’s Queen Anne, … Read more