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Conrad Shenyang Opens in China

Conrad Shenyang Opens in China

Hilton announced on Monday that the Conrad Shenyang had opened its doors to guests.
The new 315-key property sits atop the 1,260-foot-tall (384-meter-tall) Forum 66, Shenyang’s tallest building.
Guest rooms feature a modern tan-and-cream décor with marble bathrooms that have underfloor heating. Amenities include a children’s playroom, a fitness center, and a heated indoor pool with views of the city.
The property can accommodate meetings and events ranging in capacity from 24 to 850 …

False Alarm by Flight Attendant at Newark Airport Leads to Panicked Evacuation of Terminal

False Alarm by Flight Attendant at Newark Airport Leads to Panicked Evacuation of Terminal

The chaos of Labor Day weekend travel was heightened Monday night at Newark Liberty International Airport when an Alaska Airlines employee in Terminal A grew suspicious of two passengers about to board a flight.
After trying to confront the two, the flight attendant triggered a fire alarm at approximately 8:30 p.m. local time, which led to the panicked evacuation of the terminal.
Leaving their baggage and other possessions behind, passengers rushed to …

Beware the Apple iCloud Phone Phishing Scam

Scammers have a new and improved way to fool people.  A new phone-based phishing scam spoofing Apple’s official support number is likely to take a lot of people by surprise and result in those being called providing the scammers with sensitive information.
The call mimics an official Apple support call, displaying Apple’s logo, Cupertino address, and real toll-free number (800 692-7753).  This is the same number, displayed as 800 MY-APPLE, when …

Lord & Taylor, Founded in 1826, to Be Sold to Fashion Rental Company

Lord & Taylor, Founded in 1826, to Be Sold to Fashion Rental Company

Hudson’s Bay announced it will sell Lord & Taylor, one of the nation’s oldest department store chains, for $100 million.
Founded in 1826 as a dry goods store, Lord & Taylor currently has 38 stores across the country.  In 2018, it shuttered its flagship Fifth Avenue store after more than a century at that location.
The chain is being sold to Le Tote, a clothing rental company.
“We’re acquiring Lord & Taylor,” the …

2019 Frequent Business Traveler Labor Day Gift Guide

2019 Frequent Business Traveler Labor Day Gift Guide

While it may feel like summer outside, Labor Day is just around the corner. There’s still time to bask in the sun, enjoy a bike ride or hike, and cool off in the pool, but fall will soon be upon us.
Whether you’re planning a big end-of-summer escape or a quick weekend trip, you’ll want to be prepared.
Here are our top picks for everything from sandals to digital travel watches to coffee …

Azul to Offer Non-Stop Service from Fort Lauderdale to Belo Horizonte

Azul to Offer Non-Stop Service from Fort Lauderdale to Belo Horizonte

Brazilian low-cost carrier Azul announced plans to offer non-stop thrice-weekly service from Fort Lauderdale to Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
The new flights will start on December 16, 2019.
Passengers can connect to 38 additional destinations from Belo Horizonte and can connect to the airline’s Fort Lauderdale flights via the airline’s interline and codeshare partners including JetBlue Airways.
Azul already provides non-stop service to Belo Horizonte from Orlando.
The carrier will operate the service using Airbus …

Hilton Honors to Offer New ‘Power Up Your Points’ Promotion

Hilton Honors to Offer New ‘Power Up Your Points’ Promotion

Hilton Honors, the guest loyalty program of Hilton hotels, announced a new promotion, Power Up Your Points.
The new program goes into effect on September 9, 2019, and runs through January 5, 2020.
Members of the guest-loyalty program will earn double points on all stays while the program is in effect, while those using a Hilton Honors credit card to pay for the stay will earn triple points.
The list of Hilton Honors …