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GBTA Asia Pacific Conference reflects on the role of the region to shape the future of Business Travel – Image Credit GBTA A record 950+ professionals from 32 countries attended the GBTA/WERC event co-located, with APAC forecast to spend $679 billion USD on business travel in 2025. Participants’ engagement and insights clearly demonstrate the importance of Asia Pacific in the future business travel of the world. GBTA APAC Conference 2025 The Raffles City convention centre in Singapore will host the event from May 27 to 28. The event is hosted by Global Business Travel Association The third edition of the…
Traveling As is a column in Travel + Leisure that features interviews with travelers. We asked them about their experiences of traveling the world from their own unique perspective. We talked with Nazma Begum, YouTuber who chronicles her adventures with her husband, toddler and YouTube. HanaExploresHere’s her story… Here’s her story… Since the last 10 year, I have been a hijabi. This is what they call a scarf, or hijab. As a Muslim, I wear it out of religious convictions. It’s part of my everyday routine. Nobody forced me to do this—it’s something I understood going in. It’s a commitment…
ATLANTA – Quick-to-market conversions backed by attractive brands and a powerful commercial engine are a winning combination that is driving growth for IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), and its owners. IHG’s conversion activity has increased steadily in the last few years. Its total number of global conversion agreements nearly doubled between 2023-2024. Owners of conversion hotels can benefit from IHG’s marketing, distribution, and technology resources, as well as the more than 145,000,000 IHG One Rewards members. Conversions will account for 60 percent of all global openings in the first quarter 2025 and for 40 percent of all global signings. Owners’…
Traveling as a plus-size person often means bracing for discomfort—tight seating, inaccessible spaces, and the ever-present feeling of not belonging. But Portland, Oregon? It’s different. Inclusion is not just a buzzword here; it’s an everyday way of living. Portland is the place to go if you want to find body-positive places, inclusive fitness spots or restaurants that have truly accessible seating. It’s welcoming, affirming and designed for everyone. WooPlus – Where to find like-minded people When I arrive in a new place, it’s one of my favorite activities to see who else is there. WooPlusThe app is fat-friendly and celebrates…
HVS Anarock India Hospitality Industry Review – Image Credit HVS Visit For the latest trends in Indian hospitality, read the HVS ANAROCK Monthly Industry Update MONITOR. The following are some of the highlights: May 2025 In April 2025 the Indian hotel sector will continue to show strong growth year-on-year across all major performance metrics. Even though average rates slowed during the same time period, occupancy rates saw a marginal increase. Mumbai (79–81%) and New Delhi (78–80%) registered the highest occupancy levels during the month, reaffirming their position as the country’s top-performing hotel markets. Mumbai and New Delhi recorded the…
The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on the island of O’ahu, has officially joined Hilton as the first Tapestry Collection property in Hawai’i. Situated at the gateway to Waikiki, this beloved hotel blends a legacy of local charm with Hilton’s globally renowned hospitality and expansive benefits. The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki is operated by Highgate, who continues to bring its expertise as a premier real estate and hospitality management company to the islands of Hawai’i. The collaboration marks a new chapter that honors the hotel’s deep roots in the community while introducing guests to the distinctive, story-driven…
This is a part Uncovering Japan This collection of stories highlights the lesser-known gems in Japan that should be on your itinerary. They include everything from vibrant street food to local craft, and traditional wellness. Read more here.The tarmac is so rough that I can’t even walk on it. Fukuoka At the airport my umbrella is turned inside out and I’m wondering whether my flight even takes off. As soon as I board the plane, I buckle up nervously and we fly into a gloomy sky. But just 20 minutes into our 40-minute flight from Fukuoka to Fukue—the largest and…
We were greeted by a magnificent building that was once known as the “Ponte Umbertino”, the bridge connecting the island of Ortigia with the rest of Sicily, Siracusa. Palazzo Delle Poste. Formerly a post office and now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection Hotel, the former building near the water welcomes its visitors with a beautiful courtyard in an atrium. It features Medieval columns, Italian marble floors, and a gorgeous sun-filled court. Outside, fishing boat gently bobble up and down in the calm Ionian Sea. After arriving, guests can enjoy an aperitivo in Champagnetta’s lounge bar, located in the center of…
JetBlue and United Airlines have recently formed a new alliance called Blue Sky. Passengers now have the opportunity to earn and redeem loyalty rewards and benefits from each airline.Members of the program will also receive extra benefits, such as a free bag, extra legroom in seats, and the option to change tickets on-the-spot. New airline partnerships are taking off.United Airlines and JetBlue The recently linked loyalty program allows you to book award flights with each airline, no matter where the miles originated. JetBlue and United will also swap gate space at hubs. United, for example, is making its first return…
Ivan Vukovic from Dubrovnik thought that the 2016 heatwave in Europe would be an anomaly. It turned out to be just the beginning. Since then, records have been broken nearly every year. 2024 was the hottest recorded year in Europe, the fastest warming continent – temperatures hit 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Farenheit). Vukovic explained, “I was thinking that 2016 would be one of the summers where it happens every 20 years. Then everything started to heat up all the time.” The heat is just lasting longer. Days and days are spent with temperatures above 30 degrees. It was never like…