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Amanda Seyfried does not sugarcoat reality when it comes family travel. “I literally don’t travel with my children because I find it stressful,” said the actress. Travel + Leisure What about her? daughter Nina, 8, and son Thomas, 4. Case in point: While flying back home to New York after visiting her sister in Los Angeles, her son threw up for the first time in his life—in the middle of a flight. She said, “We were two hours away from landing and his last meal was lasagna. Just imagine.” Seyfried was sickened by the stomach bug after she returned home.…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the opening of Andaz Miami Beach, which will mark the Andaz brand’s debut in Florida and its first opening since the formation of the Hyatt Lifestyle Group. Here, the Mediterranean meets Miami to offer the perfect balance of hospitality experiences: close to the action of South Beach yet tucked away on Mid-Beach with serene pools and a private white sand beach. The property features 287 guestrooms including 64 spacious suites all with views of the ocean or the Miami skyline, two heated outdoor pools with private cabanas, a spa, a members’ beach club and…
Field & Stream Bozeman, the first hotel from the outdoors gear brand Field & Stream, opened on May 15 near Bozeman, Montana. The resort has 179 rooms and suites. It also features an indoor swimming pool and a large outdoor area with umbrellas and hot tubs. The lodge is introducing Dry Fly Saloon as a new restaurant on site, which will serve dishes inspired by Montana culinary traditions. Over the past century, Field & Stream The brand has equipped adventurers to enjoy the great outdoors. The brand has expanded beyond its gear this month with the launch of their first hotel on…
After visiting all seven continents, I’ve concluded there are two types of anxious travelers: those who need to know where to find the closest emergency exit and those who need the location of the nearest restroom. I’m the latter. For me and my fellow passengers living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a group of digestive conditions including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—going to the bathroom is the emergency. At age 17, when I should have been on a senior class trip, I was in the hospital getting a colonoscopy. I opened my college acceptance letter while camped out on the toilet…
Hyatt Hotels will launch a new “soft brand” called Unscripted by Hyatt on Friday. The brand is targeted at independent hotels looking to gain access to the marketing muscle of a large chain, while still maintaining their own local flavor. Katie Johnson, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, told Skift in an exclusive interview that 40 hotels around the world are in discussions to join this new brand. This first wave of hotels is primarily made up of conversions, not new buildings. Unscripted launches Hyatt into direct competition with its rivals who are chasing independent operators to grow their inventory beyond…
Yatra has doubled down on corporate travel. The results of its latest quarter, released Friday, were largely driven by enterprise travel and meeting. Yatra is now preparing to introduce a cobranded credit card for corporate customers. The company’s business increased by INR 7.5 Billion ($87.6 Million) over the past year. “Corporate Travel is now 65% our gross bookings and we expect this to grow,” Dhruv shringi, Wholetime’s Director and CEO told analysts in an earnings call. “There’s an obvious shift in progress.” We are replacing low-value bookings by high-value corporate bookings. Corporate travel has higher margins. Yatra now claims a…
The area manager in Newcastle upon Tyne called the British Rail chief executive’s desk urgently to report that a Scotsman with one arm was wandering the main signal box, claiming to represent BR and asking how things worked. Was it okay to let him know?Bob Reid was the man who recently moved to ShellHe was about to embark on a five-year difficult stint as the UK Chairman of BR, which would culminate in a privatisation that he had grave concerns over. The man was typified by his forays into the signal box and the drivers’ bathroom at Waterloo. He was…
Carving out time to work out just might be one of the greatest challenges of traveling. But when it comes to logistics, having the right gym bag just might be the jumpstart needed for a dose of motivation. Whether you prefer a tote, a duffel, or a crossbody bag to hold your workout essentials, there’s a wide range of lightweight, packable options to choose from. Some of our top picks are convertible and even double as carry-ons, personal items, or weekender bags, making them ideal for travelers.The best gym bags have thoughtful features, like a water bottle pocket, a separate…
Judi Blakeburn is the Chief Commercial Officer of Another Place and Watergate Bay. She shared with us the benefits of a guest-centric approach that goes beyond traditional RevPAR metrics. Read on to discover Blakeburn’s journey in fostering a ‘It is our pleasure to welcome you. All we do must be connected to them‘ ethos and how this approach has not only revolutionised the guest experience but has also become the driving force behind a more holistic and resilient revenue generation strategy, one that prioritises Revenue Per Available Guest (RevPAG) and cultivates meaningful, long-lasting guest relationships. How has your guest-centric philosophy…
Niche.com named Berkeley, California as the healthiest U.S. city. The Alameda County City enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate and an average of 256 sun-filled days per year. Every year, Niche.com The healthiest areas in the country are determined by “a comprehensive assessment” of general health among the residents of a particular area. The company takes into account key indicators such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and obesity rates, along with people’s proximity and access to health care providers, such as doctors, gyms and mental health practitioners. Niche.com has been named the Best Niche Website of 2017 by Niche.com Berkeley, CaliforniaThe…