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TRAVELWATCHER
Insider news & notes from your business travel authority
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UP IN THE AIR
AA adding Latin America and Caribbean routes
American Airlines will add six routes from the U.S. to Caribbean and Latin America on June 6. The new routes include a Saturday flight between Dallas/Fort Worth and Grand Cayman and a weekly operation from DFW to Managua, Nicaragua. The carrier will add a daily flight between Los Angeles and Guadalajara and between Miami and Barranquilla, Colombia, and weekend flights between Los Angeles and Belize City, and six flights weekly from Miami to Monterrey, Mexico.
LaGuardia Rail
Construction of an AirTrain connection to LaGuardia Airport is part of the New York infrastructure plan announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. At an estimated cost of $450 million, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority will build a rail connection that links LaGuardia with Mets-Willets Point Station in Queens and provides access to both the subway and Long Island Rail Road, according to Cuomo. Currently, LaGuardia is accessible only by car or bus. The announcement did not include a timeline for the project.
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HOTELNEWS
U.S. News & World Report Names Best Hotels of 2015
Read full article here. Included on the list are some of Protravel's favorites. Click links to see exclusive VIP amenities available only through your Protravel agent:
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Hilton opens hotels in China and Myanmar
Hilton has opened a hotel outside of Tianjin, China, and a resort along the west coast of Myanmar. Hilton's hotel in the Eco-City project near Tianjin has 301 guestrooms as well as four restaurants and bars. The property also has a 16,000-square-foot ballroom, an indoor pool and a spa. Hilton's second Myanmar hotel is on the Bay of Bengal. The 51-room Hilton Ngapali Resort & Spa is about six miles from the town of Thandwe, has 51 rooms, three restaurants and bars, and a separate children's area. The Hilton Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar's first hotel under the brand, opened last year.
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TECHNOLOGYCORNER
FCC warns hotels about blocking personal Wi-Fi
Saying that its enforcement office has seen a "disturbing trend" of hotels and other commercial establishments blocking consumers from using their personal Wi-Fi hotspots, the Federal Communications Commission issued a warning this week that such action is illegal. The FCC did not get more specific than that, but said that it will "protect consumers by aggressively investigating and acting against such unlawful intentional interference." The FCC's advisory reiterated what the bureau stated when it fined Marriott International $600,000 last October after an investigation revealed that the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville blocked the personal WiFi of a meeting attendee - that blocking personal WiFi is a violation of Section 333 of the Communications Act of 1934. The section states, "No person shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communications of any station licensed or authorized by or under this Act or operated by the United States Government." The FCC said that if individuals have reason to believe their WiFi hotspot has been blocked, they can file a complaint to the FCC, providing as much detail as possible about the incident (date, time, location and possible source).
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More mobile travel apps
- Citymapper: This incredibly practical app uses real-time data to give urbanites the best public transport routes on subways, buses, trains, and even bikes in cities like New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Chicago, and Barcelona, with more coming soon. Download app here
- Cuppings: For just the "price of an espresso," this nicely designed app will reveal the best coffee shops in your vicinity. So far they're in more than 30 cities worldwide, but mostly in Europe, where coffee is kind of a big deal. Download app here
- Word Lens: Throw away your pocket dictionary: This app translates cryptic words through your phone's video camera while offline. Available (so far) in five languages, each of which need to be purchased within the app. Download app here
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YOURLIFE
Luxury hotels offer relaxation optionsLuxury hotels are inviting guests to rejuvenate from the stress of the holidays with packages that are designed to relax and revive individuals from the stress of the past few weeks. Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental and Peninsula Hotels are among the luxury brands offering guests the opportunity to de-stress from the holiday season. Contact your Protravel agent for VIP amenities. Four Seasons Toronto: Guests are encouraged to detox during their stay with a juice cleanse organized by the hotel and Greenhouse Juice Co. Guests will receive a morning delivery of the meal plan for the day with an itinerary, instructions and information about the detox. A 60-minute massage will be scheduled at the Spa and a turndown sleep amenity will be provided during the guests' 24-hour cleanse. Mandarin Oriental New York: Guests are encouraged to recharge with the Renewal Ritual at The Spa. This one hour and 50-minute experience targets the physical, mental and emotional aspects of the skin and spirit. Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is offering an "Awaken" package that lets guests relax and rejuvenate with a private yoga session, an hour session with a personal trainer, treatments and a day pass to the Tian Quan "Heavenly Waters" spa facility. Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, CA: The beachfront hotel is offering lessons in surfing, body boarding and stand up paddle boarding.
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THEGREATESCAPE
Six Senses Hotels Resorts SpasCreator of award-winning and exceptional guest experiences in places of incredible natural beauty. Our crafted experiences are delivered by a wealth of experts, from visiting spa practitioners and celebrity chefs, to star gazers, marine biologists and even a paragliding professional. The Six Senses brands are synonymous with a unique style: authentic, personal and sustainable, and in harmony with individual surroundings, supported by outstanding anticipative service and attention to detail. Contact your Protravel agent for an amazing wellness experience.
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