17 ways to feel the charm of Alexandria, Virginia

Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, Oregon, is undergoing a much-needed $2.15 billion makeover.

In this episode of the Skift India Travel Podcast, Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia sits down with Mahesh Iyer, managing director and CEO of Thomas Cook India, to explore how the company is strategically adapting to the evolving preferences of Indian travelers. The discussion delves into the shifting dynamics of India’s travel landscape and how Thomas Cook is positioning itself to meet these new demands.

Davidson Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has been selected to operate the two distinctive yet interconnected resorts situated in Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection. The properties, which reopened in 2023 following a multi-year, transformational renovation, feature 486 guestrooms and suites; 85,000 square feet of meeting space; 10 restaurants and bars; a Heavenly Spa by Westin and more.

I’m cheering from the banks of the Seine in a plastic rain poncho, my dress soaked and loafers sloshing. The rain has not let up once during the four-hour Opening Ceremony, but as we watch boatloads of beaming athletes float past us one by one waving their national flags, my smile could not be wider. By the time the evening comes to an end, Celine Dion is belting Hymne a l'amour from a glittering Eiffel Tower—some in the crowd cry, others dance, or FaceTime family—and a contagious sense of universal joy ripples across Paris.

Aug 9, 2024 • 5 min read

Susan Gibbs needs to find a new parking spot, fast. And not just any parking spot will do.

As the flurry of summer activity gives way to fall, Coastal Mississippi’s 62 miles of shoreline transforms into a haven of autumnal wonder with a rich array of offerings along the picturesque shores – from leisurely beach strolls to new boutique stays and recently opened elegant dining options – there’s so much more to explore.

I love exploring places that fulfill my desire to get away without depleting my bank account. Eager to enjoy the outdoors after a chilly spring, I decided to book a trip to Chincoteague Island.

Hilton raised its forecast for 2024 profit on Wednesday but signaled that the post-pandemic travel surge is leveling off, particularly with American tourism.

Aug 2, 2024 • 11 min read

For the first time in eight years, Bruce Springsteen and The E-Street Band are set to rock Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on Thursday 15 and Sunday 18 August 2024, 7:30PM. Performing to a crowd of over 70,000 fans at the British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park last month, avid fans can follow Springsteen on his U.S leg of the tour and fly direct to Pittsburgh with British Airways from £543 return.

The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that 18% of campers reported that wildfires or natural disasters disrupted their camping plans in 2023. That’s three times more than the 6% who said their plans were disrupted in 2019, and indicates a steady rise over the past five years.