IDEAS: Level 8, an Immersive Hospitality Concept Launches in LA

China’s aviation regulator said it will increase domestic flights to 34% above pre-pandemic levels, a move that will further boost the recovery of Chinese airlines.

Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France-KLM, has standardized pricing for those looking to travel to Europe. While some redemptions have increased in price, many now require fewer miles than before on select dates.

Google on late Thursday outlined its highly anticipated updates to Google Maps, which it began rolling out to users in a select list of cities — mainly in North America and Europe to start.

A new report shows that while business travel is still down from pre-pandemic totals, transient and group business travel have shown growth in 2023.

Airbnb has said that growing international revenue is a key plank in its plan to sustain its double-digit annual revenue growth. One of its target countries for expansion is South Africa, where on Monday it released new data about its performance at an event in Johannesburg.

Amid the roaring Ferraris and shouty tourists that roam Mayfair, 1 Hotel Mayfair stands like a welcome oasis. Found on Berkeley Street, this is the first European opening from the 1 Hotels group, renowned for its eco-conscious approach to hospitality. It may be found in the heart of the capital city, but not only is it covered in lush greenery, with its living plant walls, but, inside, it has also been designed with biophilic principles throughout. What’s more, last month, it further cemented its role as a ‘retreat within the city’, with the launch of its new Bamford Spa.

Look up and it will be hard to miss the towering, slightly undulating, 101-story St. Regis Chicago. Designed by the female architect Jeanne Gang and perched on the easternmost edge of Chicago’s Downtown Loop area, the gleaming structure, the city’s third tallest building is making a splash in the hotel world.

It’s the ecstasy of exploration, the rapturous delight in experiences that leave us changed somehow, that brings us to captivating destinations like the island of Bali in Indonesia. Whether it’s seeking out natural spaces—verdant terraced landscapes, powerful waterfalls, sunrise mountain hikes—or simply leaving your heart and mind open to genuine connections with others, travel here will crack your spirit and intellect wide open.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History celebrates the next step in its current transformation and expansion as eight of our most iconic attractions return to exhibit. They will now be featured in our Visitor Hall.

Deepak Ohri has stepped down as CEO of Bangkok-based Lebua Hotels, and now, for the first time, is sharing with Skift what’s next: An entrepreneurial venture that will debut in Napa Valley in the U.S.

Nearly 6.5 million international travelers came to the U.S. in July, representing 84% of its pre-pandemic level, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data release. Compared to July 2022, international travel to the U.S. is up 25%.

In episode five of the Skift Ideas Podcast, Colin is joined by Harsha L’Acqua, Founder & CEO of Saira Hospitality.