Name: Park Won-soon Title: Mayor of Seoul Company, city: Seoul Metropolitan Government; Seoul, South Korea Number of employees: 39,649 Recent project: We launched a zero-complaint initiative to better serve tourists and support our goal of making 2016 the first year of quality tourism in Seoul. As part of this effort, we set up information booths … Read more

STOWELL AND SEATTLE ARE SYNONYMOUS. Ethan Stowell, the executive chef and owner of multiple Seattle restaurant concepts, now partners with Delta Air Lines to bring fresh, seasonal, locally sourced dishes to the Delta Sky Club on Concourse A at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. “The Delta team approached me about partnering on the food at the Club … Read more

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in San Francisco with a special long-weekend offer from two Hilton properties. Available Feb. 8–March 6, 2019, the promotion makes it easy to enjoy city attractions, cultural sites and seasonal festivities while staying at either Parc 55 San Francisco — a Hilton Hotel or Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Both … Read more

Hong Kong has been named the world’s most expensive city for international workers, according to the latest Mercer Cost of Living Survey. The annual study measures living expenses across global cities to help governments and multinational companies determine appropriate compensation packages for expatriate staff. This year Hong Kong climbed to the top spot, overtaking last … Read more

In recent decades, mall-style shopping centers, fine-dining restaurants and concierge services have replaced the spartan airport facilities that were common through much of the late 20th century. Today, some airports are advancing the idea of airports as destinations by creating interior spaces that are both comfortable and visually engaging. Earlier this year, the South Florida … Read more

For a limited time, Munich Airport is offering a convenient way to squeeze a fitness break into your travel plans. In partnership with the BMW Open ahead of the ATP tournament, the airport has installed two tennis courts in the Munich Airport Center Forum and is inviting passengers, visitors and airport staff to step onto … Read more

Air Tahiti Nui has completed a two-year, $17 million cabin renewal program, transitioning from a three-cabin layout to a streamlined two-cabin configuration. The refreshed cabins — business and economy — entered service in April and are currently deployed on the carrier’s Los Angeles and Paris routes. The cabin design draws inspiration from the colors and … Read more

The 125-property Autograph Collection has added The Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. Situated in the heart of Old Town, the 164-room hotel sits adjacent to a pedestrian-only shopping and dining district, offering guests an ideal base for exploring the city’s historic streets and lively downtown scene. “Fort Collins is one of Colorado’s most inviting … Read more

Travel to Colombia surged after the historic Peace Agreement signed in November 2016 ended a half-century-long conflict. Visitor numbers climbed rapidly: by 2018 a record 4.4 million travelers arrived, compared with roughly 1 million a decade earlier. That growth spurred better international air service and expanded travel options. Although the COVID-19 pandemic and related travel … Read more

Alaska Airlines is expanding its network with a relaunch of service to Mexico City (MEX) beginning Aug. 8. The carrier originally began flying to the Mexican capital in 2005 but suspended the route in 2015. This restart represents a return to an important market for the airline. Alaska secured tentative approval for the new schedule … Read more