Raffles at the OWO and the Chancery Rosewood recently opened in landmarks once teeming with generals, diplomats and spies. Both promise pampering and a dash of history. Do they deliver?
Category: Hotels and Travel Lodgings
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Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
The New York Times – Business:The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
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Uber Expands to Hotel Bookings With Expedia Partnership
The New York Times – Business:In partnership with Expedia, the ride-booking, food-delivering, package-transporting service takes another step toward becoming a super app.
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5 Hotels for Your Next U.S. Road Trip
The New York Times – Business:Add these new or newly revamped accommodations to your summer driving itinerary.
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Where to Enjoy an Airport Shower After a Long Flight
The New York Times – Business:Affordable arrivals lounges offer amenities like nap pods and showers where weary passengers can freshen up. You may never start a vacation the same way again.
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What Does an Ultra-Luxury First Class Ticket Get You? Flying in a Frictionless Bubble.
The New York Times – Business:A writer reports from inside the premium bubble, where there’s no such thing as too much, petty annoyances are nonexistent and the real world never intrudes.
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March Madness Puts Las Vegas Back in the Game
The New York Times – Business:The influx of fans during this month’s college basketball tournament is a welcome lift to the city’s casinos and hotels after a dismal 2025, when the number of visitors fell 7.5 percent.
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After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table
The New York Times – Business:Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, used the Board of Peace to announce an agreement that could raze a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel. Now the country is involved in negotiating peace talks with Iran.
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5 Country Hotels where You Can Celebrate Spring
The New York Times – Business:From a high-design pavilion in upstate New York to a horse-farm-turned-hotel on a Swedish island, these new or renovated getaways revel in nature.
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War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates
The New York Times – Business:Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have become some of the world’s largest and most profitable thanks to their location at the center of busy travel routes.
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Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Amid Flight Cancellations
The New York Times – Business:The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.