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Only once in my life have I been mistaken for a celebrity at an airport—and of all places, it was at Los Angeles’ LAX, where luggage handlers have IMDb pages and roughly 98% of the people passing through are likely to be more famous than me. It wasn’t my outfit or my attitude … it actually wasn’t about me at all. It was the Qatar Airways customer service agent who led me purposefully past the crowds, making other travelers gasp and ask “Who is that?” As I was whisked away by them. We were about to leave on a 2-day…
EH: We decided to take the same approach we took with our Kerouac film. We chose to follow the same approach as we did for On the road Speak honestly about our own lenses. Ebs was black, gay, and American. He said, “I could never have taken this trip growing up in America.” I was a female and thought “Yeah. He’s right.” It was very, extremely scary. So we started to have more conversations about America and also about how the more things changed, the more they stay the same, how it is still problematic to travel through certain states…
Mandarin Oriental The Group is pleased to announce that Mandarin Oriental, Xi’an will open in 2029. This will be the first urban resort of the Group in Northwestern China. The property was developed under a management contract and promises to offer a unique experience of tranquility, wellbeing, and cultural immersion. Xi’an has a rich imperial past. It is the former capital for 13 dynasties. The Terracotta Warriors are a global landmark. Mandarin Oriental Xi’an will be a reflection of this legacy, blending Tang Dynasty inspired luxury with refined service, and designed to honour Xi’an’s cultural narrative, while offering an excellent…
Hotel Haya The hotel is situated on 7th Street at the center of Ybor City’s nightlife district.Suites feature large balconies, which run the length and width of the room. There is enough seating to accommodate several people.All can take advantage of a noon checkout.There are many fun events planned throughout the year at the hotel, such as chicken yoga, vendor market, and DJ sets. Northeast of downtown Tampa, FloridaYbor City’s vibrant and historic past makes it one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in The Big Guava. Hotel Haya offers the perfect place to explore all that this enclave can offer.…
Fiji Airways has introduced a new restaurant-style service in Business Class, which allows customers to order food on demand.The new menu draws inspiration from the culinary traditions of Fiji as well as the Pacific Rim.Included in the menu are Fijian chicken curries and hamachi with octopus, ponzu and octopus. One airline in the South Pacific is working to change this. Fiji AirwaysThe island nation’s national carrier, will serve on-demand dining, restaurant style, so that travelers can select when and what to eat. This new service, which is more refined, was introduced recently in business class Along with an equally elevated…
It’s not just because you pass a construction site that your child covers his ears. Little ears are sensitive—and they’re especially vulnerable in the presence of fireworks, race carsScreaming and screaming Taylor Swift fans. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prolonged exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB)—the typical volume of a hair dryer—can cause permanent hearing damage, even for adults. Imagine that your child is at a Fourth of the July fireworks festival where pyrotechnics display can exceed 150 dB. Now you know why ear protectors are just as important as sunscreen You can also find out…
AHLA Foundation At its annual No Room for Trafficking (NRFT Summit) to advance best practices, reaffirm industry commitment to fighting human trafficking by collaboration, education, and resources for survivors. The foundation announced its 2025-2026 NRFT Survivor Fund grant recipients at the event. These grants provide funding for organizations providing services and resources to support survivors in their journey forward. The event took place in conjunction with the United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons. “For years, the No Room for Trafficking initiative has leveraged our resources to unite the hotel industry against human trafficking,” said Kevin Carey, AHLA Foundation…
Jo Piazza, Nick Aster and their camper van took a trip through the National Parks of Colorado You can also find out more about the following: Utah wasn’t just a summer escape—it was a way to reconnect with the adventures they loved pre-kids. Jo says it was time for an out-of-the-country trip. “We’d visited a lot of these national parks when we lived in San Francisco, but now it was about showing our kids—Charlie, 5, and Beatrix, 3—what makes these places so special.”The couple from Philadelphia, who were expecting their 3rd child (Eliza) at the moment, planned a 10-day trip…
Maslina Resort: Images Maslina Resort is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Colnago Marine 13.2m speedboat. Complementing its existing powerboat set, enabling swift transfers to the Relais & Chateaux haven. Available only to guests wishing to take private trips across the Dalmatian waters. Colnago Marine, a local shipbuilder in Split, designed the sleek vessel with expert craftsmanship and superior material to accommodate 12 passengers as well as a crew and captain. Colnago’s speedboat has a maximum cruising rate of 25kts and will be painted in the brown, white, and beige colour palette that is already on Maslina Resort’s…
Atlanta, 1 August 2025 – Global travel tech company OYO The partnership with IBS Software Accelerate global digital transformation. OYO, its portfolio brands, including Sunday, Belvilla Dancenter Traum Check My Guest Motel 6 Studio 6 and Sunday will be included. In addition, the collaboration will explore partnerships that offer packages that include hotel reservations, airline tickets, ground transportation and activities. The partnership also aims to enter into the resorts sector by leveraging IBS’s proprietary software. A key focus will be on integrating OYO’s membership programs with its hotels and homes brands. This allows guests and owners to benefit from a…