Articles tagged “books”

The luxury hospitality industry is trying to help guests unwind in these anxiety-ridden, tech-addicted times. It's refreshing to think that something as simple as a book can make a difference — plus drive repeat hotel visits and even foster community. Luxury properties should take note.

You don't have to be a hotelier or a business executive to appreciate the insights and tales shared by the former Starwood CEO in his new book. This is especially the case at a time when everything around us seems to be in a state of transition or disruption, no matter the industry.

The breadth of destinations and type of accommodations featured in this book makes it a treat in comparison to the staid and unoriginal lists released by traditional travel magazines each year.

Digital rules, that's given, and things that are hyped, like rise of travel blogs and death of printed guidebooks, need more examination beyond the headlines.

The travel books that go beyond the usual confines of daily and feature coverage and make us look smarter.

The state of a coutry's rail infrastructure is always a great place to start when trying to determine where its citizens' and leaders' values are at.

Did Paul Theroux miss the forest for the trees in his Africa revisit? Surely the continent has its gargantuan problems, but the author was ill-advised to just write it off in such a one-sided manner. Ya, there is artistic license, but really.

Becker takes a deep dive into the business of travel in a way that few writers do, and we're happy to give her the chance to explain it further.

The Hay Festival has largely traveled to participants rather than the other way around, but has still drawn visitors and recognition to the small town where it all began.

Where were you when we needed you on that trip five vacations ago?