Los Angeles
New Hotel Indigo to Open in Downtown Los Angeles
InterContinental Hotels Group announced that it will open a new Hotel Indigo in downtown Los Angeles, California, in winter 2016.
The 18-story Hotel Indigo Downtown Los Angeles will offer 350 rooms, and have artwork, food, and photographs inspired by the local community and history.
The property will be part of Metropolis, a $1 billion mixed-use development that will also include three residential towers and retail venues.
InterContinental Hotels Group plans to open new …
What’s Doing in Hollywood and West Hollywood
Hollywood, California is a city that needs no introduction. The epicenter of the film industry since its incorporation as a municipality in 1903, Hollywood is a name recognized the world over as being synonymous with movies, glitz, and glamour.
H.J. Whitley, affectionately known as the “Father of Hollywood,” originally coined the term when looking out over the landscape while on his honeymoon. The real estate developer is said to have claimed …
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Opens at LAX
Virgin Atlantic announced the opening of a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport.
The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse sports a design inspired by West Coast landscapes, with accents of gold. Artwork by California artist Diana Reichenbach, as well as various British artists, is displayed in the lounge.
Passengers can enjoy drinks from the lounge’s bar, which offers cocktails and juices infused with seeds and spices.
Additionally, a food and drink menu from Hinoki …
Norwegian to Launch New Flights to Croatia, Las Vegas, Caribbean
Norwegian Air Shuttle announced that it plans to launch a new route to Croatia in May, as well as new service to Las Vegas and various destinations in the Caribbean beginning in November. In addition, the carrier said that it will increase its service between London Gatwick and both New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport later this year.
Beginning May 24, Norwegian will offer once-weekly …
Volaris to Link Los Angeles with León, Mexico
Low-cost Mexican carrier Volaris announced that it plans to launch new service between Los Angeles and León, Mexico on June 8. The airline will operate the service four times a week.
Flights will depart Los Angeles International Airport at 11:20 a.m. and arrive at Del Bajío International Airport in León at 4:20 p.m. From León, flights will depart at 8:30 a.m. and arrive in Los Angeles at 10:00 a.m.
León is a …
Alaska Airlines Plane Takes Off with Ramp Agent in Cargo Hold
An Alaska Airlines flight departing Seattle took off while a ramp agent was still in the cargo hold on Monday.
Alaska Airlines Flight 448 pushed back from the gate at 2:24 p.m. local time, one minute early, and departed Seattle-Tacoma International Airport bound for Los Angeles at 2:39 p.m. The plane returned to the airport after the pilot heard banging coming from beneath the deck of the aircraft.
The captain immediately declared …
Great Moments in Travel History – April 2015
The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco was ready to open, when on April 18, 1906, the city suffered a devastating earthquake. Fires from the quake consumed much of the property, and the hotel had to be reconditioned before reopening exactly one year later. The property is still in operation today, and is a member of the Historic Hotels of America.
On April 24, 1909, Wilbur Wright brought along a photojournalist on a …
