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On a recent road trip to Maine from Connecticut, I stopped at Palace Diner, the oldest diner in the state with a reputation for long wait times but a fried chicken sandwich that makes it all worth it.

Just as we experience a new place through its flavors—the bite of a piping hot empanada, a fiery sip of rice wine—or by clapping eyes on a dramatic landscape, finally seen in person, we also get to hear it. There are the atmospheric noises, like the blare of a taxi horn on New York City’s streets or the gentle crash of the Pacific on Tahiti’s shores, that first flood our senses. But through the rattle of a jazz bar, or the salsa shoes tapping on a dance floor, a destination can present itself to the world, telling stories that can’t be put into words alone.

This is part of Global Sounds, a collection of stories spotlighting the music trends forging connections in 2024.

UN Tourism and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance will work together to implement a common framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for the sector.

This is part of Global Sounds, a collection of stories spotlighting the music trends forging connections in 2024.

This is part of Global Sounds, a collection of stories spotlighting the music trends forging connections in 2024.

It’s the wild, wild west these days across America’s dining scene. They’re taxing tips. You’re getting nudged away from your table after ninety minutes with a check you never asked for. If you’re not on your toes at all times, you’ll end up tipping 20% on the water bottle you grabbed from a self-service refrigerator. Whether you live here or are merely visiting, it’s hard to know what exactly is expected of you when dining out in this ever-shifting nation. We have, after all, only just emerged blinking and shivering wet from a quarantine-which-shall-not-be-named that variously rewrote and obliterated many of our societal norms. Menus are on QR codes, there’s a restaurant-loyalty app that lets you pay without speaking to the waiter and it’s depressing Pete Wells (as well as this writer), yada yada.

This is part of Global Sounds, a collection of stories spotlighting the music trends forging connections in 2024.

This is part of Global Sounds, a collection of stories spotlighting the music trends forging connections in 2024.

This is part of Global Sounds, a collection of stories spotlighting the music trends forging connections in 2024.

Famous for its historical charm, year-round sunshine, canary-yellow trams and nearby beaches, Lisbon is also home to an array of cultural attractions that are unique to the region. From music to design to delicious foods, the team at Visit Lisboa (visitlisboa.com/en) has picked out several that showcase Lisbon’s distinctive charm.

Mashatu in Botswana’s Northern Tuli Game Reserve is currently developing a brand-new luxury overnight photographic experience, the Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide, due to launch in October.

There's a new national preserve for you to love. And it comes with some of the most beautiful ocean views on Earth. 

As the world continues to heat up, close to half a billion children globally are living in regions that experience at least twice as many extremely hot days as their grandparents did.

I've traveled to over 30 countries all over the world, so I knew I wanted to take an epic trip for my 40th birthday.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority plans to spend $1.7 million on Formula 1 Grand Prix tickets for its clients.

If you’ve ever been screamed at by a TSA agent or had to wait in line for hours at an understaffed checkpoint, you know that the airport security experience can vary widely from airport to airport.

There are plenty of metrics for success in the airline sector, but money is a pretty good place to start. Earlier this month, Flyr made headlines with one of the largest single funding raises in travel tech history. The San Francisco-based firm secured $295 million – the biggest deal of its kind in 2024 so far. In total, Flyr says it has now raised more than $500 million.

Erik Blachford is as well-versed as anyone to discuss the keys to being a successful CEO, especially in the travel industry. He has run several companies, including Expedia, TerraPass, and Butterfield & Robinson.

Highgate manages over 560 hotels with about 86,000 rooms, claiming to be the second-largest U.S. hotel management company after Marriott.

One of TPG's most anticipated new hotels of 2024 is finally open to travelers looking for an ultraluxury escape in South Florida.