The morning light filters through the plate-glass windows of British Airways’ Waterside headquarters at Heathrow, casting long reflections across the quiet atrium. Outside, jets lift steadily into the sky, each one a reminder of the tension at the heart of modern aviation: an industry built to connect the world, yet under immense pressure to curb its carbon footprint.
Virgin Atlantic’s chief executive, Shai Weiss, explains to Richard Alvin how he has steered the airline from crisis to profit with a bold new focus on premium travel, seamless tech and a reimagined loyalty scheme that rewards even the once-a-year business traveller.
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed a landmark year for Saudi Arabia’s Travel & Tourism sector, which has set new records in GDP contribution, job creation, and visitor spending.
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary predicts Donald Trump’s re-election will cut global air fares by reversing net-zero efforts and boosting US oil output.
On the edge of London’s vibrant East End, where street art meets skyscrapers, Hyatt Place London City East is redefining what a modern business hotel can be.
Radisson RED Galway Bar
Steeped in heritage and set within the rolling countryside of Somerset, Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House is a Grade II listed estate with a story as rich as its design.
Tucked within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is a destination where wellness, design, and oceanfront tranquillity converge.
In the heart of Tanzania’s vast and untamed Ruaha National Park sits Asanja Ndembo, a luxury safari lodge where wildlife meets warm, personalised hospitality. Leading the team is Kelvin Mosha, a natural host whose journey from sales and marketing to safari lodge management has been driven by one key strength—his ability to connect with people.
This week, a Boeing 757-200 jet adorned with Pan Am’s iconic blue globe logo and retro branding departed from New York’s JFK Airport, beginning a meticulously curated journey that retraces the airline’s historic Southern and Northern transatlantic routes. The price tag? A cool $60,000 per passenger.