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Austin is getting a new destination this summer. Starting July 6, 2023, Copa Airlines will operate its first service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from its base in Panama City (PTY). The news comes just a few weeks after the…

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The long-awaited Virgin Hotels New York City is now open! This exciting new hotel is a bold and modern space in the heart of Manhattan. Let’s take a look at what this new hotel is all about. Virgin Hotels New…

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Starlux Airlines, a relatively new carrier based in Taiwan, is introducing flights between Taipei (TPE) and Los Angeles (LAX) this spring. These flights will provide a new travel option between Asia and the United States, though Starlux won’t be the…

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Hyatt has announced plans for the Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya, which will be the Hyatt House brand’s first location in Toyko and second in Japan. This new hotel is scheduled to open in mid-2024. Here’s what we know so far…

IHG announced on February 8 that it had signed agreements for 2 new hotels in Shanghai, bolstering its already sizable presence in Greater China. Here’s what you need to know! 2 New Hotels Part of Resort With World’s Largest Indoor…

If you enjoy staying in boutique hotels in off-the-beaten-path locations, this news is for you. Hyatt has announced the opening of the NUMU Boutique Hotel — its latest Unbound Collection property — in the Mexican city of San Miguel de…

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Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, has been ever-so-slowly resuming normal operations over the last several months. But as China has dropped many pandemic-related travel restrictions — including those making it difficult to travel between its so-called Special…

Azores Airlines, the Portuguese carrier formerly known as SATA Airlines, has introduced 6 new fare classes to give passengers more choice when it comes to their trips to the Azores Islands and destinations further afield in Europe. Here’s what you…

World of Hyatt has signed an agreement to bring 3 new properties to Saudi Arabia. Here’s what you need to know. Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, and Hyatt Place Coming to Medina The 3 properties coming to Saudi Arabia will all…

South America is always a good idea and it seems Delta thinks so, too. From its New York hub at JFK, the Atlanta-based carrier will start a new route to Buenos Aires (EZE) — the capital city of Argentina —…

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Air France, France’s flag carrier, is launching a new route from the capital of Canada, Ottawa, to the French capital, Paris. While the new route will not operate daily, it will provide a vital link between 2 French-speaking countries and…