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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 [...]

WHEN ROSE BYRNE descends the steps of New York's Whitney Museum of American Art into the cafe, I almost don't recognize her. Dressed in high-heel leather boots, a gray Marc [...]

WAKING UP at 5:00 A.M. to pull into Venice, or even 7:00 A.M. to arrive at Kotor, seemed like an unreasonable suggestion from the captain. This was meant to be […]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Do you want to go for a ride on my Vespa?" she ask. Jane Krakowski has spent the past two hours vividly recalling childhood trips to the Great […]

[ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] For actress Jennifer Siebel, the classic song rang true: she really did leave her heart in San Francisco. Since earning her degree from the Stanford Graduate School of […]

THE FIRST THING you'll notice about Beijing is the smog. It's a thick, gray soup that engulfs the city most of the year and is so omnipresent that even someone […]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PUGLIA IS HAPPENING. Almost. And therein lies its charm. "Almost" means it is not yet overrun. Life goes on here, at the heel of the boot of Italy, […]

"Are we going to swim with sharks?" It was a reasonable question coming from my four-year-old, Gideon, whom I had forced to view countless screen shots of predator tanks and […]

Governments progressive reforestation program in America has marked the destination between Nicaragua and Panama as ecologically friendly, visitors have started going to the most varied places on the planet and Costa Rica is one of them. Costa Rica is expected to lure 1.2 million visitors following the opening of a Four Seasons Resort as well as direct flight services provided by major airlines.

The upsurge in the visits to spas around the world and agencies in some European countries encouraging revamping some of the spas are presented. A worldwide survey was conducted and a list of some of the best spas has been compiled.

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]

Readers choose their favorite spas in various categories. The Four Seasons Resort in Hualalai, Hawaii, ranks as the best hotel spa for treatments, for value, ambience and for service in the United States or Canada, while the Miraval, Life in Balance in Catalina, Arizona, ranks highly in all areas as a destination spa.

Places to stay and eat, and things to do in Woodstock, Vermont are listed. The town is extremely friendly, with all the amenities of home.

Thirty top inns and beds and breakfasts across the United States are listed. The inns are divided into those found in wine country, those for spa-lovers, those on a beach, those in the desert, those for history lovers, those for food-lovers and more.

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]