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Business travel spending is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, leading companies to find new ways to make business travel easier and more enjoyable. Airlines are increasing their business and premium economy seat counts, with American Airlines investing in upscale offerings such as Flagship Suites and recliner-style premium economy seats. Credit card companies like American Express, Chase, and Capital One are also enhancing their airport lounges with worker-friendly amenities and high-end features. Private terminal companies like PS are offering exclusive airport experiences to all travelers, providing luxury services and private TSA screenings. Companies are also encouraging alternative modes of travel, such as trains and electric vehicles, to reduce emissions. Financial automation platform Ramp is helping companies manage the costs of business travel by offering customized corporate cards and spend-management tools that eliminate the need for expense reports. Point.me is a subscription-based search engine that helps travelers book flights using unused miles and points, making the process more accessible and user-friendly. [Extracted from the article]

IN JUST THREE YEARS, LANNY Smith has taken his athleisure company Actively Black to heights few clothing brands ever achieve. FEATURES ILLUSTRATION BY MARIANO PASCUAL PLAYSTATION FROM ITS BUZZY THE LAST OF US ADAPTATION TO ITS ACCESSIBLE CONTROLLER, THE CONSOLE MAKER IS SHOWING HOW VIDEO GAMES CAN BE FOR EVERYONE. Video games are at the forefront of entertainment culture, and few companies are proving it like Riot Games. [Extracted from the article]

Chicago is one of those rare American cities with a populace well-versed in architecture. Really: Ask any resident to identify a Frank Lloyd Wright or a Mies van der Rohe [...]

Margarita Mondays, a trio of bunk rooms for sleepovers, and farmers' market dinners for 14: Every day is a vacation at designer Dana Small's Lake Michigan retreat. This summer retreat [...]

IN THE CHICAGO SUBURBS, VACATION IS JUST THROUGH THE BACK DOOR. WITH PINK BEACH TOWELS AND MEALS SERVED ALFRESCO, SHELLEY JOHNSTONE PASCHKE CREATES A RESORT-WORTHY POOL SCENE FOR HER FAMILY [...]

To build the ultimate American city, you have to burn one to the ground. That's what 1 used to say about Chicago, which suffered a devastating fire in 1871. Within [...]

Back when Phillip Lim launched his first collection in fall 2005, there was no market for his affordable cool and easy fashion. He and his business partner, Wen Zhou, had [...]

The article discusses the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the haunted house industry, focusing on John LaFlamboy and his business partner Rick Rudie who opened Hells Gate outside Chicago. The partners invested around $2 million in the venture, including animatronic props and hiring over 120 actors. Despite the financial risks and high operational costs, HellsGate managed to attract 55,000 visitors and gross over $2 million in revenue, showcasing the difficulties and uncertainties of running a successful haunted house business. [Extracted from the article]

For a city known as a fashion capital, Milan has always suffered from a dearth of high-design hotels worthy of the glamorous visitors who arrive in a stampede of stilettos [...]

Gala Magriña, an interior designer, transformed a traditional family home in Irvington, New York, into an eclectic pop modernism style without the need for costly construction. Magriña used her experience as an event designer to reimagine the space, keeping the existing layout and built-ins intact while modernizing the common areas with unique accessories and an earthy color palette. She also focused on reusing and recycling furniture and materials to be more environmentally friendly. The result is a home that feels both laid-back and sophisticated, with playful touches and a mix of vintage and contemporary elements. The owners describe it as their "happy place." [Extracted from the article]

I - Gisela Williams i PEOPLE POWER Cayuga Collection To many people, luxury requires bringing things from far, far away", says Hans Pfister, president of the Cayuga Collection, a group of small luxury hotels and lodges in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. Such long-term goals are the responsibility of any truly great company, notes CEO Matt Maddox. Designed by the Swedish firm White Arkitekter, Sara Kulturhus was made without the use of cement or steel, constructed almost entirely of timber sourced from trees within 40 miles of the city (all of which have since been replaced). - Jeff Chu 100% Proportion of the 400+ employees at Cayuga Collection hotels who come from the surrounding communities PRESERVE AND PROTECT Environmental Quality International For the Egyptian conservationist Dr. Mounir Neamatalla, protecting nature is more than a mission; it's an ideology. [Extracted from the article]

Architect Alda Ly is challenging traditional interior design concepts by prioritizing biophilic design and creating spaces that promote calmness and creativity. Her firm, Alda Ly Architecture, specializes in commercial spaces and has worked on projects such as the Wing coworking collective, Parsley Health clinics, and ThirdLove's retail location. Ly's approach involves incorporating natural textures and elements, optimizing natural light, and considering the needs of both workers and clients. She believes that interior architecture plays a crucial role in how people interact with design and aims to create spaces that provide comfort and engagement. [Extracted from the article]

NATURE HAS TYPI-cally been the first place that beauty companies turn to for solutions to aging and skin imperfections. Small beauty companies, especially, are taking advantage of new technologies to reimagine what skincare and haircare can accomplish. And Solésence, a subsidiary of the nanomaterial company Nanophase Technologies, has transformed zinc oxide from a thick white paste into a smooth, clear cream that blends into the skin. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: EDITOR: CHLOE MALLE HEIDI MITCHELL Brave New Girl From outbreak-gripped Liberia to earthquake-torn Nepal, Kelly Suter goes where no one else wants to. Kelly Suter is terrified of spiders. [...]

Byline: Heidi Mitchell. Photographed by B�n�dicte Kurzen. Standing Her Ground When health activist Annie Sparrow sounded the alarm about a polio outbreak in war-torn Syria, she shed light on a [...]

The article discusses Sophie de Oliveira Barata's Alternative Limb Project, which reimagines prosthetics as works of art and challenges the limits of the human body. De Oliveira Barata, a former design student, began her journey by customizing prosthetics for a young girl and eventually launched her own venture in 2011. She collaborates with clients to create unique, one-of-a-kind prosthetics that reflect their aesthetic and functional desires, using various materials and platforms such as film and performance installations. Her mission is to empower wearers and inspire the wider community to appreciate differences. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the design scene in Chicago, highlighting its evolution and the diverse talent that contributes to the city's aesthetic. It mentions notable architects and designers such as Jeanne Gang, Studio Gang, Kwong Von Glinow, Christopher Kent, and Karen Herold. The article also mentions specific projects and showcases the unique styles and approaches of these tastemakers. Overall, Chicago's design scene is described as vibrant, diverse, and constantly evolving. [Extracted from the article]

Features BETWEEN US, my friend Camila and I own 26 headlamps. Guana itself was named after an iguana-shaped outcrop on its northwestern coast, I learned from the resort's general manager, Jason du Plessis, as we chatted after a breakfast of omelettes made with eggs from the hundred or so chickens on property. PHOTO (COLOR): Guana Island guests on Harris Beach, one of seven at the resort. PHOTO (COLOR): Guana Island chef Kael Mendoza holds a fresh wahoo on the main dock. [Extracted from the article]

Paula S. Wallace is a rare breed. She's the trailblazing academic who reimagined the American art college from a Georgia studio. That was nearly 40 years ago, before students of [...]

Kamalame Cay's new monthly Progressive Dinner Series goes beyond the typical tasting-table experience. Shuttle via 'sand chariot' (aka golf cart) to a different villa for each of the three courses, [...]

The all-inclusive Melia brand cuts the ribbon on a family-friendly beachfront resort in Jamaica's Rio Bueno, 45 minutes from Montego Bay. Melia Braco Village is all its name suggests: 226 [...]

Flanking the newly opened Amanera resort on the Dominican Republic's north coast are two equally swanky properties: Playa Grande Beach Club (from $800; playagrandebeachclub.com) launched in December with nine designer [...]