You are welcome here—no really, you are, we promise—has been the predominant U.S. travel campaign theme of 2017. The travel industry has been working overtime to offset a negative international perception of the United States since the presidential election. Cities such as Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco (to name a few) have invested … Continue reading U.S. Tourism Welcomes a Tentative World
The W Mexico City Satisfies
When was the last time someone promised to satisfy your every wish? The W Mexico City will be your swanky genie-in-a-bottle. Whether you want a mariachi band performing in your bathtub or VIP tickets to a private club, the W concierge will make it happen through their "Whatever/Whenever" service (legally permitting, of course). Located in … Continue reading The W Mexico City Satisfies
Mexico City’s Ravishing Renaissance
Big and gritty and complex and glamorous, Mexico City defies categorization. El Distrito Federal or DF, as the city is commonly called, is far more nuanced than many of the country’s famous resort towns, where the tourism bubble stays easily intact. Here, you are in it; it’s real life in a real, big city. This … Continue reading Mexico City’s Ravishing Renaissance
Rock the Vote with Hard Rock Hotel
To help you celebrate Election Day in the United States, the music-inspired Hard Rock Hotels chain is keeping you inspired with a free "Rock the Vote" playlist, made available exclusively to the readers of USA Today (and by proxy, Traveling IQ). For more information on how to download the free playlist, visit "Hotel Check-in" on … Continue reading Rock the Vote with Hard Rock Hotel
Innkeepers Thank Veterans
Innkeepers in the United States and Canada are thanking the brave men and women who have served in their country’s armed forces the best way they know how… with hospitality. On November 11, (Veteran’s Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada), an estimated 1,000 inns and bed & breakfasts in both countries will … Continue reading Innkeepers Thank Veterans
Lords Pops Big Apple
The Lords South Beach is making a colorful splash on New York’s Lower East Side this gay pride. From June 18-24, Miami’s gay boutique hotel will invade the Hotel on Rivington, creating New York City’s first ever Pride pop-up hotel: Lords New York. And pop it will. The Lords New York will feature a hot … Continue reading Lords Pops Big Apple
The Week in Travel (5/25/12)
The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up–together. On Fridays, Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week: *Dubai is diving deep. Plans are underway for the Water Discus Hotel, a luxury underwater hotel in Dubai, with rooms deeper than 32 feet below the surface and surrounded by a coral reef. (via Bloomberg) … Continue reading The Week in Travel (5/25/12)
The Aloft London Excel Hotel
London’s cup runneth over and its creativity is pouring East. Thanks to new rail stations, contemporary art galleries, bohemian shops, and -- of course -- the 2012 Olympic Games, London’s Eastside is emerging as the city’s new, gold medal neighborhood. It is no accident that Aloft Hotels, the young, hip sister of the W brand, … Continue reading The Aloft London Excel Hotel
Valencia’s Vincci Palace Hotel
Located in the Centro Historico neighborhood, the Vincci Palace Hotel combines classic style and contemporary design in Valencia.
London: Hazlitt’s Hotel
Hazlitt’s occupies three historic 18th century townhouses in the heart of London's Soho.