Category Travel & Leisure

Hilton President and CEO Christopher Nassetta was awarded $58.7 million in pay last year, more than the chiefs at rival hotel operators Marriott, Wyndham, IHG, and Accor, according to documents filed this week with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.…

Alaska Airlines is looking to start its first flights to Europe in 2026 as part of its ambitious plans to expand internationally after merging with Hawaiian Airlines.  “Europe is definitely on the radar for 2026,” said Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci…

Myanmar’s fledgling tourism industry is under extreme pressure after a serious earthquake hit the country on Friday. The epicenter of the 7.7 magnitude quake was near the central city of Sagaing, however, tremors were felt hundreds of miles away, including…

Approaching from Hermanus on the famed Hemel-en-Aarde Road, the discreet little signpost to Moya’s Vineyard entrance belies the majestic scene at the end of the driveway. Sheltered from the winds by established lanes of conifers, the farmstead confidently nestles above…

Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of Croatia’s most treasured natural wonders, celebrated for its crystal-clear lakes, stunning waterfalls, and unspoiled beauty. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it ranks among the world’s most extraordinary natural destinations. With numerous…

The planes and passengers are back in the sky, but the fallout from last Friday’s shutdown at Heathrow is rumbling on. A “significant power outage” at a nearby electrical substation resulted in the complete closure of the West London airport.…

Users can now book hotels directly within the AI search engine Perplexity. The announcement is a first among competitors like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. These platforms have shared hotel links for a while, but they’ve always redirected the users to…

Delta Air Lines is offering a status match to disaffected Southwest Airlines travelers after the Dallas-based company scrapped its popular “two bags fly free” policy.  The offer is available until September 30 and allows Southwest Rapid Rewards A-List and A-List…

At the Airbus Summit in France on Tuesday, Chief Sustainability Officer Julie Kitcher claimed that aviation emissions have remained “relatively stable” and that innovation could help offset the industry’s continued growth.  While steady as a share of total emissions, the…

The CEOs of Europe’s largest long-haul airlines are watching the U.S. market closely amid fears about a decline in travel to the U.S. However, they aren’t seeing declines yet. Speaking in Brussels on Thursday morning, the heads of Air France-KLM,…