Airbus and SAS Scandinavian Airlines have joined forces to study hybrid and electric aircraft ecosystems and the supporting infrastructure required for their operation. The collaboration will examine how ground infrastructure and charging systems affect aircraft range, turnaround times, resource allocation and operational availability. As part of the project, the partners will include a renewable energy … Read more

Name: Bjørn Kjos Title: CEO Company, city: Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA; Oslo, Norway Number of employees: 3,000 Recent project: Establishing operational bases in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria; London; and Alicante, Spain First job: I served in the military Special Forces and later worked as an Air Force pilot. Little-known fact about you: In 2007 I … Read more

Located adjacent to one of the nation’s largest outdoor shopping destinations, Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center is an ideal choice for a shopping-focused getaway. The hotel’s Ultimate Shopping package enhances the experience with perks that make a retail weekend effortless. Guests enjoy a full American breakfast at Longitude 87, complimentary transportation to Oakbrook Center … Read more

Respected British-Israeli art activist and graffiti artist James Ame, known professionally as Ame72, is the creative force behind “The Maze,” a large-scale street art installation currently on view at the Elma Arts Complex & Luxury Hotel in Zichron Ya’akov, Israel. The project, presented in the artist’s signature Conceptual Pop Art style, is open for daily … Read more

Langham Place, New York, Fifth Avenue has partnered with Roche Bobois to introduce two newly designed Roche Bobois Suites at the hotel. Scheduled to open in September, each suite occupies part of the hotel’s top two floors and spans approximately 1,900 square feet. Daniel Lombardi, head of the trade and contract division at Roche Bobois, … Read more

Jordan is preparing to add another UNESCO World Heritage Site to its list, which already includes five recognized locations. As-Salt, a historic agricultural town in west-central Jordan, has been put forward for nomination as a World Heritage Site. The town’s nomination will be presented during the 41st session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, taking place … Read more

On the Ground: Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport for my flight to Singapore, I waited only about five minutes in line at the China Airlines business-class counter. The attendant was efficient and handled my bags carefully. When I needed a lock for one suitcase, he secured it with a plastic tie and gave clear … Read more

Under Canvas has announced the launch of ULUM, a new luxury, safari-inspired outdoor resort brand, opening its first property near Moab, Utah. ULUM Moab sits just steps from the striking Looking Glass Arch and is open for the season through Oct. 23. Set across 200 acres of dramatic desert terrain, ULUM Moab is designed to … Read more

You may never be fortunate enough to own one of these historic residences, but you can follow in the footsteps of those who once lived there by staying at some of the world’s finest homes-turned-hotels. From Casa Kimberly to Çirağan Palace, these properties offer a glimpse of the good life through elegant rooms, original architectural … Read more

This July, Chapter Chianti arrives in Tuscany, blending urban luxury with the region’s rustic charm. Located about 45 minutes from Florence, the 82-room property is conceived as a welcoming home for a wide range of travelers, encouraging connection, exploration and relaxed enjoyment across its varied spaces. The hotel preserves the medieval village’s original stone walls, … Read more