5 Stories To Read This Weekend: October 18, 2014
The weekend’s here, which means that it’s a great time to catch up on key Frequent Business Traveler news and features from this past week. Here are five stories that you should read. 1.) Jeremey Del...
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What’s Doing in Lake Placid, New York
Located in the Adirondack Mountains in northeastern New York State, Lake Placid is best known as the host of both the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games and the site of the “Miracle on Ice,” the...
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First Hilton in Myanmar Debuts in Naypyidaw
A Hilton guest room Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of Hilton Nay Pyi Taw in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. The property is the first Hilton Hotel to be located in the country. The hotel has 202 rooms,...
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MiniMax Hotel To Open in Shanghai in December
Shimao Group announced it will open a new property in China in December 2014. The MiniMax Hotel Shanghai Songjiang is said to target fashionable young travelers and is the first hotel to open up under...
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New Grace Hotel Opens in Panama
Panama City, financial district Grace Hotels announced the opening of a new property, sporting a contemporary urban boutique style, in Panama City, Panama. The hotel has 60 rooms with suites are...
View ArticlePoll: Name Your Biggest Frequent Flyer Award Redemption Pet Peeves
One of the best perks of being a frequent flyer is that one can earn miles or points that can then be redeemed for air travel. While for many, flying is no longer considered fun or glamorous, it may...
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American, Jetstar Japan to Begin Codeshare
American plane in Los Angeles American Airlines announced that it signed a codeshare agreement with Jetstar Japan. Codeshare flights will begin October 26, 2014, when American will place its code on...
View ArticleEurope to Set Clocks Back for Winter Time Sunday
The last Sunday in October marks the start of Winter Time in Europe. Next Sunday, residents will turn their clocks back one hour, which is similar to the procedure in moving from Daylight Saving Time...
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TAME Airlines Launches New Quito-Fort Lauderdale Flights
A TAME plane in New York TAME Airlines announced the launch of new service between Quito, Ecuador and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport last week. The new service operates daily, with...
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New Kempinski Hotel to Open in Beijing
Kempinski Hotels announced it will open a new propety in Beijing on November 17. The Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing and Yanqi Island will be situated on the site of the former Yanqi Lake Kempinski...
View Article5 Stories To Read This Weekend: October 25, 2014
As another weekend arrives, it’s a great time to bring your attention to important Frequent Business Traveler news and feature stories from this past week. Here are five that should capture your...
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InterContinental Hotels to Launch IHG Green Engage
The InterContinental San Francisco InterContinental Hotels Group announced it will roll out a new system, IHG Green Engage, on January 1, 2015. IHG Green Engage will allow hotels to manage how much...
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IHG to Debut Newly Designed Guestrooms at Crowne Plaza Hotels
A Crowne Plaza room prior to renovation InterContinental Hotels Group announced it will introduce newly designed guestrooms at its Crowne Plaza brand of properties in 2015. The company said that the...
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Marriott Unveils Renovations to Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Hotel lobby vestibule Marriott announced the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown’s meeting and event space. All 64,000 square feet (5,945 square...
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IHG Opens World’s Tallest Holiday Inn
InterContinental Hotels Group announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Manhattan-Financial District hotel. The property is the world’s tallest Holiday Inn hotel, at over than 453 feet (138 meters)...
View ArticleFall Back! Daylight Saving Time for 2014 Ends Sunday
On Sunday November 2, the U.S. and parts of Canada will switch from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. Clocks will need to be set back one hour and North Americans will find themselves...
View Article5 Stories To Read This Weekend: November 1, 2014
Believe it or not, Halloween has come and gone. Once again, it’s time to catch up on important Frequent Business Traveler news and features from this past week, without any tricks or treats. Here are...
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American Airlines to Start Miami-Frankfurt Service in May
Frankfurt, Germany American Airlines announced that next spring it will begin flights from from Miami, Florida to Frankfurt, Germany. Last month, the airline’s CEO announced that the route would...
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New Four Seasons Hotel to Open in Bahrain
A Four Seasons hotel room Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced that it will open a new hotel in Manama, Bahrain in early 2015. Four Seasons Bahrain Bay will be located at the center of the capital...
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Air Canada Announces New Cabin Enhancements in Business and Coach
An Air Canada 777 in London Air Canada announced multiple changes to its fleet of long-haul aircraft. The Montreal-based carrier said it will expand its International Business Class product to all...
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The Ivy Hotel to Open in Baltimore
The Ivy Hotel announced that it will open in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore in March 2015. The property will occupy the site of the former Inn at Government House. The Ivy will have nine...
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Consumer Complaints Rise Against Nation’s Airlines for 2014
JetBlue was third in September for on-time arrivals More customers filed complaints about the nation’s airlines in the first nine months of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013, according to...
View Article5 Stories To Read This Weekend: November 8, 2014
November is here and another week comes to an end. Once again, it’s time to catch up on Frequent Business Traveler news and features that you may have missed this week. Here are five stories that we...
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Morgans Hotel Group to Open Half & Half Dance Hall and Arcade
Morgans Hotel Group announced it will open Half & Half, a new arcade and dance hall, at the Hudson Hotel in New York City. The new nightlife concept will rotate its design and installations with...
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JetBlue Opens International Arrivals Hall at JFK
JetBlue’s Terminal 5 at JFK JetBlue Airways announced the opening of its new international arrivals hall extension at Terminal 5 of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday. The...
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LOT Polish Airlines Introduces In-Flight Gift Delivery Service
Business class on an LOT Dreamliner LOT Polish Airlines announced the launch of LOT Moments, a new service from the airline that allows people to surprise friends or loved ones who are flying on the...
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Tanglewood Announces 2015 Summer Schedule
Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, announced its schedule for the 2015 season, which will take place from June 25...
View Article5 Stories To Read This Weekend: November 15, 2014
The weekend is finally here. Once again, it’s a good time to catch up on Frequent Business Traveler news and features that you may not have had time to read over the past week. Here are five stories...
View Article8 Packing Tips and Strategies for Holiday Travel
There’s much to keep in mind when packing for a holiday trip., Sometimes the stress of a family get-together can cause people to overlook things that are crucial to a successful traveling experience....
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Morgans Hotel Group Opens New Hotel in Istanbul
Morgans Hotel Group announced the opening of 10 Karakoy, a new boutique hotel, in Istanbul Turkey. Occupying the former site of Buyuk Balikli Han, the hotel had significant renovations done to become a...
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New York City to Get Free Public Wi-Fi
Manhattan’s Times Square New York City announced that it plans to replace public payphones with Links, hubs that provide free public Wi-Fi Internet. The project, called LinkNYC, will generate an...
View Article5 Stories To Read This Weekend: November 22, 2014
The weekend is here, which means that it’s a great time to catch up on key Frequent Business Traveler news and features from this past week. Here are five stories that should command your attention....
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New JW Marriott Resort Opens in India
A JW Marriott hotel room Marriott announced the opening of JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort and Spa in northern India. The hotel is the sixth JW Marriott property in the country. The hotel has...
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New JW Marriott Hotel Opens in Houston
A JW Marriott room Marriott announced the opening of JW Marriott Houston Downtown hotel in Texas. The property occupies the 104-year-old Samuel F. Carter Building, and is the second JW Marriot to open...
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New Four Seasons Hotel Opens in South Africa
A Four Seasons room Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of a new property in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Four Seasons Hotel the Westcliff, Johannesburg occupies the former...
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New Aloft Hotel Opens in Guangzhou, China
A Starwood hotel room Starwood announced the opening the Aloft Guangzhou University Park in China. The property is located in the center of Xiaoguwei Island on the Pearl River in southeast Guangzhou....
View Article5 Stories to Read This Weekend: December 6, 2014
The first weekend in December is upon us, which means that it’s a great time to catch up on key Frequent Business Traveler news and features from this past week. Here are five stories that should be of...
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What’s Doing in Moscow
Moscow, which once conjured up a vision of a cold, grey, forbidding city that was inhospitable to tourists, is now a welcoming albeit cold place if the outside temperature is any consideration. The...
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New Hyatt Regency to Open in Okinawa, Japan
A Hyatt hotel room Hyatt announced it will open the Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa on the island of Okinawa, Japan in late 2015. The property will be the first Hyatt hotel on the island. The property will...
View Article5 Stories to Read This Weekend: December 13, 2014
The weekend is here, which means that it’s a great time to catch up on key Frequent Business Traveler news and features from this past week. Here are five stories that we think you’ll want to read....
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New W Hotel Opens in Bogota, Colombia
A Starwood hotel room Starwood announced the opening of the W Bogota in Colombia. The property is the third W Hotel to open in Latin America. The hotel has 168 guestrooms and suites, each with a...
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Hyatt Opens New Hotel in Baltimore
A Hyattt hotel room Hyatt announced the opening of the Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. The property is located two blocks from the Baltimore Inner Harbor. The hotel...
View Article5 Stories to Read This Weekend: December 20, 2014
Believe it or not, Hanukkah is here and Christmas is right around the corner. Once again, it’s time to catch up on important Frequent Business Traveler news and features from this past week. Here are...
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New Le Méridien Opens in Charlotte, North Carolina
Starwood announced the opening of the Le Méridien Charlotte hotel in North Carolina. Occupying the site of the former Blake Hotel, the property underwent significant renovations to become a Le Méridien...
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What’s Doing in Philadelphia
Also known as the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia was founded by William Penn in 1682 to serve as the capital city of the Pennsylvania Colony. Penn, who was born in London, chose to design the...
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Starwood Debuts Le Méridien New Orleans
A Starwood hotel room Starwood announced the opening of the Le Méridien New Orleans hotel in Louisiana. Occupying the site of the former W Hotel New Orleans, the hotel underwent a $29 million...
View ArticleDinner For One: A New Year’s Eve Tradition – Review
Throughout the world, there are many different New Year’s Eve traditions, including parties, fireworks, and singing of Auld Lang Syne. One of the more curious traditions, however, is found in Germany,...
View Article5 Stories to Read This Weekend: December 27, 2014
It’s the weekend after Christmas, the gifts have been opened and the cookies are all gone. Here are five stories that you might have missed while celebrating the holidays. 1.) Jesse Sokolow reviews the...
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What’s Doing in Savannah
Savannah, the oldest city in the state of Georgia, is not only one of the country’s prettiest and most “southern” cities but it’s also one that will tell visitors a story, dating back nearly half a...
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All Nippon Airways Launches Smartphone App
All Nippon Airways announced the launch of its new smartphone app, ANA Takeoff Mode. The airline says that the main purpose of the app iss to relax flyers during takeoff. A survey done by ANA found...
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