The holiday season at The Conrad promises a delightful sequence of events presented by the La Jolla Music Society (LJMS). Mark your calendar for a series of enchanting performances and festivities for all ages!

Here’s a look at what you can expect:

Las Vegas is about to get a whole lot gayer with the grand opening of Queen Las Vegas, an extravagant boutique hotel, restaurant, gaming lounge, and nightclub, situated on the famous Las Vegas Boulevard.

This concept is the brainchild of LGBTQ+ nightlife impresario Eduardo Cordova, the visionary behind other notable venues such as The Garden.

Tuolumne County, which covers areas of Sonora and Yosemite National Park, has just debuted a Tuolumne County Burger Trail to showcase some of the most delicious burgers in the area.

The way it works is simple — you sign up for your pass, which is a mobile exclusive passport, that will then be sent to you via text. From there, you simply redeem the 4-digit PIN code provided by a staff member at each location to check in and collect points toward prizes.

Delta Sky Club had a stellar year of openings and expansions across Delta's network in 2022. According to the airline, this resulted in a record number of visits. This has prompted the airline to change certain ways customers can access Clubs starting next year.

The Delta Sky Club has opened four new Clubs since April. This included the two largest in New York's LaGuardia and Los Angeles International. It also included the only International Club at Tokyo's Haneda, as well as a 22,000 square-foot space at Chicago O'Hare.

ResortPass, a company that offers guests day access to luxury hotel experiences, has appointed Michael Wolf as CEO and landed $26 million in Series B funding.

New investors include Venture Capital firm 14W, celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba, and Brian Kelly, also known as The Points Guy.

LGBTQ+ travelers have a lot to think about when they decide to go abroad. Although the security environment for LGBTQ+ community members as a whole as generally improved in 2022, there are still unique challenges provided during international travel or long-term deployments.

HX Global, the U.S. division of Healix International, posted a press release on Globe Newswire addressing these concerns.

Rising inflation has become a headache for everyone across the board.

In the United Kingdom (UK), food inflation rose 12.4% up from 11.6% in October, according to the British Retail Consortium in a report posted by the BBC.

The next victim on inflation's list? Coffee.

Sylvia Earle, the second purpose-built small ship in Aurora Expeditions, will set sail on December 10, 2022. Her inaugural voyage will kick off in Ushuaia, Argentina and head to Antarctica, according to a press release.

"We are beyond thrilled to announce our newest ship, Sylvia Earle, is in the water and on her way to Antarctica," said Aurora's CEO, Michael Heath, in the release.

Yosemite National Park has maintained its status as one of the most popular destinations in the United States. The National Park Service (NPS) announced that in the summer of 2023, the park will no longer require a Temporary Peak Hours vehicle reservation.

The reservation system has been in place for three years and was originally implemented to prevent the spread of COVID. The lift, however, makes planning a trip to Yosemite much easier.

British Airways is trying out biometric technology for international flights, making them the first UK airline to do so.

The technology enables fliers within the trial to "smartly" travel through the airport without having to show their passport, according to reporting from Travel Industry Wire.

While many people focus on the best places to visit in 2023, Fodor's Travel released their "No List" for regions people should reconsider in 2023.

Part of the reason, they say, is that the world may be trying to tell us to slow down, considering the 29 climate-related disasters in 2022 that have each caused more than a billion dollars in damage.

Neal Family Vineyards, a Howell Mountain estate winery, has gained Regenerative Organic Certification as recognized by the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA).

Wine Industry Advisor reported that only five vineyard estates hold the certification worldwide. Neal Family Vineyards now represents the first vineyard in Napa Valley to receive this award. The ROA is also considered the highest level of certification.

Crumbs Bakeshop, a former New York City favorite, is hitting the markets again. This time, however, the bakery chain -- who once held around 50 stores nationwide -- won't have a physical bakery.

Modern Retail reported that the Crumbs Bakeshop will implement a digital-first strategy. Former fan favorites like the squiggle and cream cupcakes will hit several grocery chains in the Northeast later in November 2022.

One-day business trips have seen a massive shift in interest, according to recent reporting from Reuters. As more travelers prefer taking "bleisure" trips with their partners, airlines are scrapping one-day business trips in place of longer stays.

Industry data also indicated business travelers started favoring longer trips before the COVID pandemic. In the wake of global isolation, remote "single-day trips" have become an easier option

Element Hotels, which are among the Marriott Hotel's impressive portfolio of brands, announced a partnership with Lettuce Grow to start including hydroponic gardens at their hotels.

The Element Hotels brand itself takes on a wellness-first mindset that promises a commitment to sustainability. Healthy, active travelers already made use of the fully equipped kitchens. Now, the new partnership makes eating healthier an even easier option on the road.

Travelzoo, a media company that provides exclusive offers and experiences for its members, won Travel Weekly's 2022 Magellan Award for Diversity Initiatives.

In a press release issued on PR Newsire, Travelzoo said they took the award in the online travel category for their "In The Spotlight" content series that highlights Black, indigenous and people of color(BIPOC)-owned hospitality companies and entrepreneurs.

Double beds on business class flights are growing in popularity, especially as airlines continue to change in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to CNN Travel, airlines hope that these days, more business travelers will bring along their partners to take a blended business-leisure -- or "bleisure" -- trip.

National Geographic explores the world through every possible lens. As consumers continue to favor travel experiences over material objects, people flock to the most Instagrammable spots to both create lasting memories and make social media followers gluttonous with envy.

This year, National Geographic released their top 25 destinations for 2023. These destinations are meant to be "under the radar, ahead of the curve, and ready for you to start exploring.

Travel trends change daily, and wanderlust is a bug that bites you when you least expect it. This year, more people are hitting the skies, filling the hotels, and flooding the theme parks.

More so, even amongst inflation rates, consumers are showing a willingness to spend a little more on their trips.

The Hopper travel app has taken a $96 million follow-on investment from Capital One Financial Corp.Reporting from Reuters said that partial funds go toward building the social commerce business and aiming it at younger travelers.

Hopper also said the investment would grow its business-to-business unit. This includes creating fintech products and travel portals for Capital One and similar partners.