Can Killington Become the ‘Aspen of the East’? Maybe With a $3 Billion Upgrade.
A developer wants to add luxury housing and a glossy base area complete with everything from a spa to a ‘ski beach’ to the resort, which has never been known for its amenities. But is Vermont ready for it? Source link
A Hotel in Houston With ‘Acid Trip Meets Arts and Crafts’ Interiors
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National Park Service Will Close All Grand Canyon Hotels for Water Line Repairs
The National Park Service said seven hotels would temporarily close starting on Saturday after “significant breaks” in a crucial 12.5-mile water line. Source link
Boeing Tackles Quality With a ‘War on Defects’
Two years after a panel flew off a 737 Max, Boeing is doing more inspections, completing work in its intended order and making other changes. Can the company keep it up? Source link
A Frugal Guide to St. Martin/St. Maarten
The dual-nation island of Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin offers lots of frugal diversions, including vivid street murals, hilly hikes and local barbecue. Source link
What Is Agentic A.I., and Would You Trust It to Book a Flight?
Companies are racing to develop artificial intelligence tools that can make reservations for flights, hotels and more on your behalf. Here’s what to know. Source link
Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera
This year’s high-end models from Apple and Google raise the bar for mobile photography, but users should take the time to learn the settings and features. Source link
The Tourism Slump Squeezes Navajo Nation Parks Like Monument Valley
Things were looking up last year at pandemic-battered Navajo Nation parks. Then their lifeblood, foreign visitors, slowed to a trickle. Source link
Major Winter Storm Dumps Snow Across Midwest and Upends Travel
More than 1,100 flights were canceled at Chicago airports as the storm disrupted travel for those headed home after Thanksgiving. Source link
How the Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah Readies the Slopes
Before skiers and riders and hit the slopes, a team works from dusk to dawn to prepare the mountain. We went behind the scenes to see how they do it. Source link