Celebrated children’s author and illustrator Eric Carle is the subject of the newest Long Island Children’s Museum’s interactive exhibit. “Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit”. Rush to bring your children to see it, since it is only running through May 12.
Developed by the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, this is the first North American traveling exhibit for children inspired by the art of Eric Carle.
It is an astonishingly beautiful, clever and engaging play-and-learn exhibit: children step into the pages of Eric Carle’s colorful picture books. His “Very” series, all illustrated in his hand-painted tissue paper collage technique, introduces five special insects who take journeys of discovery. Each story is a testament to Eric Carle’s love of nature, his respect for the emotional lives of children, and his recurring themes of friendship, creativity, and the power of imagination.
Each of the centers features a different interactive, immersive activity, that draws on different learning styles:
• Become the Very Hungry Caterpillar as you follow his path • Weave a web with the Very Busy Spider • Find your light with the Very Lonely Firefly • Make the Very Clumsy Click Beetle flip and jump • Compose a night symphony with the Very Quiet Cricket • Create artwork using many of Eric Carle’s materials and techniques • Enjoy a gallery of prints from Eric Carle’s “Very” book series
The mission of Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is to connect all our communities’ children, and those who care for them, to a life of wonder, imagination and exploration.The museum’s exhibits are designed to inspire, engage, and let children discover their passions and their relationship to the world we share.
The 40,000-square-foot museum serves over 300,000 children and adults a year. The private, not-for-profit institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, offers museum-based educational programs and cultural experiences, as well as an extensive community outreach program offered in schools, libraries and youth centers across Long Island. Additionally, the Children’s Museum operates the historic Nunley’s Carousel in association with Nassau County, one of three intact Stein & Goldstein carousels still in existence.
Recognized with several honors, including the National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), LICM is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the gold standard of museum excellence. It is currently the only accredited children’s museum in New York State and is one of only 16 accredited children’s museums nationwide. LICM has earned 4-stars on Charity Navigator and has Platinum Transparency on Candid.
The Long Island Children’s Museum is located on Museum Row, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530, 516-224-5800, www.licm.org
DENVER, CO – On Thursday, March 14, 2024, skiers and riders can start their 24/25 winter adventures at 58 global destinations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, when Ikon Pass goes on sale for the 24/25 season.
Current and new pass holders are invited to join the Ikon Pass community for its seventh season. Spring is the best time to buy when pass holders can take advantage of the lowest prices of the year, and Peak Perks, which include discounts on top gear and access to innovative services from fitness and travel brands, plus early offers such as renewal discounts, Buy Now Ride Now spring access (which means you get to use the pass this season), and $0 down and 0% interest payment plans with Affirm.
WHAT’S NEW FOR 24/25
Peak Perks
More Friends & Family Discounts
Ikon Pass holders will now get two additional Friends & Family discounts, for a total of 12 for the 24/25 winter season. Each Friends & Family discount provides a minimum of 25% off the single day lift ticket price posted for the day the discount is used to ski or ride at an eligible Ikon Pass destination.
Free Summer Bike Park Day
This summer, each Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Plus Pass, and Ikon Base Pass will now come with one free bike park lift ticket to use once at their choice of select destinations: Aspen Snowmass, Revelstoke, Panorama, Sun Peaks, Sun Valley, Snowbasin, Steamboat, Stratton, The Highlands, Loon Mountain, Solitude, Brighton, Snowshoe, Mammoth Mountain, Schweitzer, or Kitzbühel. (Benefit is not valid on Ikon Session Pass, terms & conditions apply.)
Unlock $200 CAD/Day on a Heli-Skiing Adventure
Ikon Pass elevates your powder pursuit with a credit of up to $1,400 CAD to spend on a CMH Heli-Skiing experience. Go day heli-skiing at CMH Purcell any time during the 24/25 winter season or stay at any other CMH destination during December 2024 or April 2025 and get $200 CAD each day of your trip. Choose from multiple ways to spend your credit. (Terms & conditions apply.)Ikon Pass holders also get early booking privileges on winter heli-skiing trips, which often sell out ahead of time. In the summer, Ikon Pass holders get exclusive benefits on heli-hiking trips, (terms & conditions apply).
Community Give Back
A portion of every 24/25 Ikon Pass purchased helps fund mental health initiatives in mountain communities. Learn more about how this initiative supports the communities where we all love to play.
Expanded Access at Crystal Mountain
For the 24/25 season, Crystal Mountain in Washington will now have unlimited access on Ikon Pass.
PASS HOLDER DISCOUNTS & BENEFITS
Please visit here for complete details, terms & conditions apply.
Discount on Travel with Ikon Pass Travel
For a limited time, any purchased 24/25 Ikon Pass includes unlimited $100 ($140 CAD) savings toward any single 24/25 winter booking made onIkon Pass Travel before May 3, 2024. Ikon Pass Travel is an online travel planning service exclusively for members of the Ikon Pass community that offers the ability to seamlessly explore and book all aspects of adventure across Ikon Pass destinations. Browse and compare airfare, hotels, and activities across Ikon Pass destinations to create a vacation package or be matched with an Ikon Pass Travel specialist. (Terms and conditions apply.)
NEW: Under Canvas As an Ikon Pass holder, seize an exclusive discount on any immersive experience from Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality. Choose from 12 extraordinary destinations with safari-inspired accommodations, including Moab, Zion, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more. (Not valid on Ikon Session Pass, terms & conditions apply.)
NEW: Camp Woodward
Join a global action sports community at Woodward Summer Camp, offering unparalleled facilities and instruction across North America in action sports. Woodward’s week-long summer camps, offered at five locations, immerse kids in the action sport of their choosing, including skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, scooter, BMX, parkour, roller skating, and multisport. Ikon Pass holders get $200 off overnight camps and $100 off day camps at select locations. (Not valid on Ikon Session Pass, terms and conditions apply.)
NEW: Blenders Eyewear & Products
Ikon Pass holders will receive a 30% discount on any one-time purchase of Blenders Eyewear sunglasses, snow goggles, or snow helmets.
NEW: Ship Skis
Get your gear to your destination with ease and up to 20% off with Ship Skis. (Applies to first time purchase of Ship Skis service.)
NEW: Db Bags
Ikon Pass holders can explore the world of award-winning snow travel gear from Db Bags and receive 20% off any one-time purchase.
NEW: F45
Ikon Pass holders can get in shape for the winter season at F45 for just $14 for a 14-day trial.
The North Face
Ikon Pass holders can get the season’s best gear with an exclusive discount of 20% off any purchase of $200 or more of select trail footwear and apparel found here and here in Canada. Exclusions apply.
“Spring is the time to buy your Ikon Pass when it’s offered at its lowest prices of the year and with the most discounts and offers. Ikon Pass holders are invited to seek the unique at over 50 iconic global mountain destinations and take advantage of an array of offers that invite skiers and riders to soak up the good times,” said Erik Forsell, Chief Marketing Officer, Alterra Mountain Company.
IKON PASS COMMUNITY MEMBER BENEFITS
Renewal Discount
For a limited time, renewal discounts are offered to 23/24 Ikon Pass holders for the 24/25 season, with savings of up to $100 ($140 CAD).
Buy Now Ride Now – 2024 Spring Access for New Pass Holders
Access available immediately upon purchase to Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders: Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Solitude, Blue Mountain, Snowshoe, Stratton, Sugarbush
Immediate access is only available to Ikon Pass holders at Crystal Mountain and Schweitzer
Access available starting April 1 to Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders: Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Winter Park Resort
Access available starting April 8 to Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders: Steamboat, Tremblant
April 8 access is available only to Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Plus Pass holders at Deer Valley
2024 spring access is not available on the 24/25 Ikon Session Pass
Ikon Pass First Tracks Members of the Ikon Pass community can access untouched powder and corduroy before the lifts open one designated morning per month in January, February, and March 2025 at participating destinations during the 24/25 winter season. Ikon Pass First Tracks applies to the 24/25 Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, Ikon Base Plus Pass and Ikon Session Pass based on pass access.
Payment Plan
Lock in an Ikon Pass with Affirm for as low as $0 down and 0% APR, and split the cost over 3, 6, or 12 months. (Terms & conditions apply.)
Child Pass Promotion
For a limited time, save up to $200 ($280 CAD) on Child passes with the purchase of any Adult pass. To provide additional value for families looking to ski and ride together, Ikon Pass holders can purchase up to two discounted Child Ikon Passes or Child Ikon Base Passes for children ages 5-12 with the purchase of an Adult Ikon Pass or Adult Ikon Base Pass.
Confidence to Buy
No Hassle Deferral: If a 24/25 Ikon Pass holder decides not to use their pass after purchase, for any reason, by December 12, 2024, they can elect to defer their pass to receive a full credit for the purchase price of their unused 24/25 Ikon Pass to be used toward the purchase of a 25/26 Ikon Pass. Additional coverage options can be purchased through Spot Insurance. Terms and conditions apply.
IKON PASS BY THE NUMBERS* Destinations: 58 Continents: 5 Countries: 11 States: 17 Canadian Provinces: 4 Total Acres: 179,197* Trails: 7,263 Lifts: 1,571 *Does not include CMH stats
Ikon Pass goes on sale for winter 24/25 on March 14, 2024. For more information visitwww.ikonpass.com.
Ikon Pass, a product of Alterra Mountain Company, provides access to mountain destinations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan – 58 destinations including: Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Arapahoe Basin, and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming; Big Sky Resort in Montana; Alyeska Resort in Alaska, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, and Killington in Vermont; Windham Mountain Club in New York; Snowshoe in West Virginia; The Highlands and Boyne Mountain in Michigan; Crystal Mountain and The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Sun Valley and Schweitzer in Idaho; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; SkiBig3 in Alberta, Canada; Revelstoke Mountain Resort, RED Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Panorama Mountain Resort and Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia, Canada; Sunday River and Sugarloaf in Maine; Loon Mountain in New Hampshire; Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania, Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico; Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Alta Ski Area, Snowbird and Snowbasin in Utah; Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley in France, Dolomiti Superski in Italy, Grandvalira Resorts Andorra in Andorra, Kitzbühel in Austria, Zermatt in Switzerland; Thredbo and Mt Buller in Australia; Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt in New Zealand; Niseko United and Arai Snow Resort in Japan, and Valle Nevado in Chile. Special offers are available at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, the world’s largest heli-skiing and heli-accessed hiking operation. For more information, visitwww.ikonpass.com.
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass – the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, the company has brought together some of the world’s most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Schweitzer in Idaho; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio are Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada, Aspenware, the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery. For more information, visit www.alterramtn.co.
As Spring Break travelers get ready to fly away, AirHelp, an air passenger rights company, is sharing data collected in January on airports in the US, highlighting which airports people should avoid travelling through to avoid having their spring break plans disrupted, as well as the best airports.
Worst Airports *based on “flight disruptions” from airports with 1,000+ flights in January 2024
1. Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) – 60.82% of flights disrupted
2. O’Hare International Airport (ORD) – 61.16% of flights disrupted
3. Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – 61.98% of flights disrupted
4. Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – 62.23% of flights disrupted
5. General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) – 64.77% of flights disrupted
Best Airports *based on “flight disruptions” from airports with 1,000+ flights in January 2024
1. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – 82.30% flights on time
2. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) – 82.06% flights on time
3. Tucson International Airport (TUS) – 81.33% flights on time
4. Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – 81.18% flights on time
5. Savannah/Hilton Head Airport (SAV) – 80.47% flights on time
Additional Air Travel Insights *based on “flight disruptions” from airports with 1,000+ flights in January
· Flying to Florida? The most popular state in America for Spring Break travel can be chaotic at the airports. To avoid delays, check out the panhandle or west coast over major hubs like Miami or Orlando.
o Pensacola International Airport processed 78.07% of flights on time
o Jacksonville International Airport processed 77.75% of flights on time
o Tampa International Airport processed 76.51% of flights on time
o Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport processed 76.43% of flights on time
o Palm Beach International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Key West International Airport, Miami International Airport, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport all had delays, disruptions, or cancellations on over 27% of flights.
· Buffalo was badly impacted by snow: Buffalo dealt with a massive snow storm in January that cancelled thousands of flights and even had an NFL playoff game delayed.
· Trying to sneak in one last ski trip? Lake Tahoe is your best bet, as Reno/Tahoe airport was the 5th best airport in all of America.
· West Coast May Be the Best Coast – Many of California’s major airports excelled in January. In addition to having 3/5 best airports in America, other reliable travel options include:
o Bob Hope Airport – 80.17% of flights on time
o Long Beach Airport – 79.81% of flights on time
o John Wayne Airport – 79.76% of flights on time
o Metropolitan Oakland International Airport – 78.91%
It’s JetBlue’s anniversary, but customers get the gifts – and today, it’s on vacation packages! For JetBlue Vacations, customers can score up to $650 off + a reduced deposit of only $100 down on flight + hotel and flight + cruise packages by February 12.
The Wentworth, located in the majestic White Mountains of Jackson, NH, makes for the perfect New England Valentine’s Day getaway with the Whirlwind Romance Package.
New England resorts are sending love with these Valentine’s Day and Romance package. Here’s a sampling:
Sweet Escape at Pelham House Resort
Available through the month of February, guests can indulge in a Sweet Escape at Pelham House Resort for a romantic stay on Cape Cod. The package includes a two-night stay in an Ocean View room with a warm welcome featuring a dozen chocolate-covered strawberries and a local cheese plate. Also included, guests can choose a bottle of wine or prosecco. The starting rate for the package is $249 plus taxes and fees.
Nestled along the shores of Cape Cod, The Pelham House Resort in Dennis Port, Massachusetts, provides a coastal retreat that offers both relaxation and adventure. With a history dating back to the early 1900s, the beachfront resort combines timeless charm with coastal chic décor and modern amenities.
Featuring an idyllic beachfront location and a dedicated team committed to ensuring every guest’s satisfaction, The Pelham House Resort stands as an epitome of Cape Cod’s hospitality and natural beauty. Each of the 33 rooms features breathtaking views of the Nantucket Sound. Guests will find an array of onsite amenities such as three dining venues including a rooftop restaurant, private beach, outdoor pool, and more.
Whirlwind Romance Package at The Wentworth:
With a generations-long legacy of romance, The Wentworth, located in the majestic White Mountains of Jackson, NH, makes for the perfect New England Valentine’s Day getaway with the Whirlwind Romance Package.
The Whirlwind Romance package features a two-night stay in the inn’s most popular rooms, the spacious and newly remodeled Spa Suites featuring an outdoor hot tub which can be enjoyed after a day out in the snow. Starting at $879, the two-night stay package includes text messaging access to the inn’s Romance Hotline, a chilled bottle of prosecco and assorted local chocolates in-room, one four-course dinner for two at the hotel’s 1869 Room, hot breakfast for two with mimosas daily, late check-out (1pm) and hot tub turndown service. The package is available now through July 2024.
The inn’s new hot tub turndown service takes care of all the set-up from lighting and bathrobes to tub-side sparkling water, allowing guests to step instantly into a steamy, jet-filled, whirling hot tub. The experience can be arranged at 6pm or 8pm and must be booked a minimum of three hours in advance. Once the Whirlwind Romance package is booked, guests can text “LOVE” to 603-605-1216 to begin customizing their couple’s getaway with a variety of amenities and experiences. Guests can choose from a menu of add-ons such as couple massages, guided hikes, in-room flower deliveries, seasonal horse drawn carriages for two, helicopter ride over the White Mountains, and much more.
Winter Wonderland Romance at Woodstock Inn at Resort:
From its location on the village green, the Woodstock Inn & Resort places guests at the heart of the village of Woodstock, Vermont for a romantic stay full of charm and outdoor adventure. Richardson’s Tavern at the Woodstock Inn & Resort in Vermont exudes a warm, cozy and a romantic ambience created by the roaring fireplace, candlelight, mahogany walls. The essence of Vermont and flavor-driven plates are paired with a bar featuring local craft brews and spirits at Richardson’s Tavern. A relaxed atmosphere invites warm conversation for couples.
The Reset Romance package offers luxurious accommodations for as many nights as the guest wants with a hearty country breakfast daily and a chilled bottle of champagne. For couples looking to enjoy the thrill of winter sports, romance is in the snow for the Teach Your Honey How to Ski package. The package includes accommodations, a two-hour private beginner ski lesson (lift ticket included), a lift ticket at Saskadena Six Ski Area for second person, and two après ski cocktails.
Sandals’ “Winter Blues” sale offers up to $1500 in air credit for bookings at select resorts, including the brand new Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, opening in March 2024.
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, leading all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, are offering travelers major savings on 2024 bookings.
Sandals’ “Winter Blues” sale offers up to $1500 in air credit for bookings at select resorts, including the brand new Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines opening in March 2024. The resort, which will welcome its first guests on March 27, is an inspired-by-nature 50-acre property nestled between the sea, mountain range, and rainforest, marking the ninth Caribbean destination and 18th Sandals Resort. It unlocks an entirely new island experience with the brand’s first-ever Two-Story Overwater Villas and 16 food and beverage concepts that incorporate local agriculture and communal-style experiences.
Other resorts included in the sale are favorites like Sandals Royal Curaçao, where guests can find Island Inclusive dining and MINI Coopers to explore the island in select room categories, and the recently opened Sandals Dunn’s River, a natural romantic oasis near the famed Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica. The sale also applies at all three Beaches Resorts, where families can book a multigenerational vacation to properties like Beaches Negril in one of the new Firesky Reserve Villas or Eventide Penthouse Suites.
The “Winter Blues” sale also includes a $150 Resort Credit on stays of seven nights or more.
Simply book any qualifying Sandals or Beaches Resort vacation between January 4, 2024 – March 3, 2024, for travel between January 4, 2024 – January 31, 2025, using the promo code: WBRC2024. Rates start at $249 per person per night at Sandals Resorts and $268 per person per night at Beaches Resorts.
The Travel & Adventure Show returns toNew York Jan. 27-28 for its third year at the Javits Convention Center. One of the largest New York travel shows, the 2024 features more exhibitors, trip giveaways, travel insights and advice from top industry experts including Rick Steves, Pauline Frommer, Peter Greenberg, and show discounts on trips.
The Travel & Adventures Shows provide an ideal chance to explore new destinations and book trips for the upcoming year, supplying extensive information from nearly 600 destinations, hotels, cruises and tour operators on site to provide their best insights. This one-stop platform is the first step to simplifying smart travel planning for the new year, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience for guests.
Valuable Travel Insights from Industry Experts
With over 30 travel sessions available at the show hosted by industry notables, guests will leave the show almost overwhelmed with ideas on where to start planning their next trip. Attendees at the New York Show can enjoy an informative and entertaining lineup of speakers at this year’s show including a Q&A with Phil Rosenthal, the host of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, to discuss how travel became his passion and his career; travel writer and TV personality Rick Steves, discussing European travel in 2024; Frommer’s Guidebooks’ editorial director, Pauline Frommer, discussing life enhancing vacations that won’t break the bank. Other speakers include:
What to Expect from a Trip to Antarctica – Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Regional Sales Director, Anthony Iozzia
The Travel & Adventure Show has already secured numerous international and domestic destinations, tour operators, cruise lines and travel providers for what is set to be the largest travel gathering in New York in 2024, including Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan, Calabria, Italy, Georgia, Croatia, Northwest Florida Beaches, Costa Rica, Pakistan, and Aruba among many others.
Take advantage of travel giveaways and over $50,000 in instant show-only travel deals to stretch their travel dollars. Attendees can take a trip around the world without leaving NYC as they enjoy a multitude of activities including:
Hands-on activities, such as a Dive & Water Sports Pavilion, where they’ll discover travel options that are based around water-based itineraries, presented by PADI.
Live entertainment on the Global Beats Stage and take-home mementos courtesy of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma at the green screen photo booth.
The new Outdoor Pavilion will feature the top destinations and tour companies for those seeking new and unique outdoor experiences, presented by OWAA.
Beach backdrops, complimentary rum tastings and tasty goodies to sample can be found at the Caribbean Pavilion which this year features even more Caribbean destinations than ever before.
LGBTQ Pavilion
Back by popular demand! LGBTQ travelers and their allies will find a warm welcome at the LGBTQ Travel Pavilion, where they’ll have the opportunity to connect with expert speakers offering educational, inspiring and entertaining insights on experiences, tours, cruises and travel packages. Additionally, they can discover truly welcoming hotels and the most LGBTQ-friendly insurance, ensuring safe and confident travel experiences. Sponsored by South African Tourism and Visit Fort Lauderdale, the LGBTQ Pavilion will also host multiple presentations and seminars throughout the weekend.
“Since its introduction three years ago, the New York Travel & Adventure Show has become the premier event in travel in the most important travel market in the USA,” said John Golicz, CEO of the Travel & Adventure Show Series. “It’s the largest event in our 2024 nine-city series with the widest breadth of Travel Exhibitors ever assembled; tens of thousands of New York Metro area travelers, travel advisors, trade, and media professionals will find unlimited travel destinations, organized tours, and cruises and travel options to explore. And with so many unpublished fares and specials, it’s a traveler’s dream destination for planning their next vacation!”
Event Sponsors include Supporting Sponsors Rick Steves’ Europe, MSC Cruises and Wonderful Indonesia, Contributing Sponsors Go Touch Down Travel & Tours, Visit Loudon and Taiwan Tourism, as well as Featured Destination Sponsor the Croatian National Tourist Board.
With air travel records being broken this holiday season, AirHelp, an air passenger rights advocacy organization, reported the results of its annual AirHelp Score of best and worst airlines and airports for 2023. Among the key findings:
AirHelp found Muscat International Airport, Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport, and Cape Town International Airport to be the best global airports of 2023.
Out of 194 airports analyzed from across the globe for the report, in the U.S., Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport were found to be the best airports in the U.S. for 2023. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s highest ranking category was their restaurants and shops score and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport’s highest ranking category was on-time flights.
Looking at airlines, Qatar Airways, Eurowings, LOT Polish Airlines, Etihad Airways and All Nippon Airways were rated highest among carriers worldwide in 2023. For U.S. airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Airlines were rated the highest in 2023.
Qatar Airways has successfully held its top position since 2018 due to consistency in claim handling, on-time performance, and customer satisfaction. Specifically, Qatar Airways scored 8.0 for claim handling, 8.4 for its on-time performance and 8.8 in customer satisfaction.
The AirHelp Score, first launched in 2015, is a comprehensive data-based evaluation of airlines and airports, ranking the world’s airports based on which deliver on passenger experience. Knowing that travel doesn’t always go as planned, air passengers need to plan ahead and use available information to know what to expect for future flights.
To calculate the scores, AirHelp used its own database of flight statistics, thousands of customer poll responses and its own experience in helping 2 million passengers around the world receive compensation following flight disruption. Access the full 2023 AirHelp Score list can be found here.
AirHelp Score 2023 Findings:
The best United States airports:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport – (13/194)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – (34/194)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport – (38/194)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – (51/194)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport – (55/194)
The worst US airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport – (166/194)
Fort Lauderdale International Airport – (165/194)
Denver International Airport – (138/194)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport – (136/194)
San Francisco International Airport – (128/194)
Top 3 US-Based Carriers
American Airlines
United Airlines
Delta
Worst 3 US-Based Carriers
Spirit
Alaska Airlines
JetBlue
International Insights
The best airports in the world are:
Muscat International Airport – (Muscat, Oman)
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – (Recife, Brazil)
Cape Town International Airport – (Cape Town, South Africa)
Brasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport – (Brasília, Brazil)
Doha Hamad International Airport – (Doha, Qatar)
The worst airports in the world:
Banjarmasin Syamsudin Noor International Airport – (Banjarmasin, Indonesia)
AirHelp developed AirHelp Score to share expert knowledge and industry expertise, allowing air passengers to better predict what their experiences will be at different airports, how the airlines will treat them under normal circumstances, and what to expect if their flights are disrupted. To determine the airline rankings, AirHelp rates airlines equally in three areas, including claims processing, on-time performance, and customer opinion. Airports’ scores are determined by on-time performance, customer opinion and food and shop options.
“Our goal at AirHelp is to educate passengers about their rights, but also to help them ensure those rights are being honored in the event of delays and cancellations. Passengers deserve to have satisfying flight experiences, even when disruptions occur,” explains Tomasz Pawliszyn, CEO of AirHelp. “AirHelp has one of the most reliable and accurate collections of flight data in the world. Providing travelers with an in-depth look at how airlines and airports are performing helps guide them as they book their flights. At the same time, the AirHelp Score is a useful tool for companies to assess their position and identify areas for improvement, as it is the passengers’ experience that is the most important here.”
Since 2013 AirHelp has grown into one of the world’s largest air passenger rights advocates. AirHelp uses data and cutting-edge technology to power an easy-to-use website to smooth processing customers’ claims. AirHelp has a global staff of over 350, speaking 18 languages, a large team of lawyers specialized in air passenger rights, and local knowledge from a network of partners across 30 countries.
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) presents six performances of its acclaimed new production of The Mikado, Jan. 6-14, 2024 at the Kaye Playhouse(photo by Rick Benitez).
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) continues its expanded 49th season with its critically acclaimed new production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. The repertory company is presenting 6 performances at New York’s Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues) on Saturday, January 6 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 7 at 3:00 p.m.; and Saturday, January 13 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m.
The Mikado, which was first performed at London’s Savoy Theatre in 1885, pokes fun at topical aspects of Victorian society, but Gilbert & Sullivan cleverly cloak their satirical barbs behind a charming love story set in an imagined town in Japan, and NYGASP continues the time-honored tradition of topical updating for a modern audience. You’re sure to recognize someone on the “Lord High Executioner’s” comical list of people who “never would be missed”.
The show abounds with absurdity and astounding wit, clever wordplay, memorable tunes and endearing characters. The romantic love story follows Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado (the Japanese emperor), who has fled his father’s court in disguise as a “Wand’ring Minstrel” to avoid marrying Katisha, an elderly suitor, and to find and marry his own beloved, the delicious maiden Yum-Yum, one of “Three Little Maids From School”. Yum-Yum, however, is the ward of Ko-Ko, the “Lord High Executioner”, and has become betrothed to him against her will. As usual in a Gilbert & Sullivan imaginative plot, the tangled web unravels and everyone (well, almost everyone) lives happily ever after.
The new NYGASP production, which premiered in NYC in late 2016, features an original prologue that introduces the audience to the real life characters of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, which originated The Mikado in 1885 London, and emphasizes the work’s satire of human foibles and excesses that transcend generational and national bounds. The production centers the fantastic elements of juxtaposing a Victorian world with an imagined Japanese setting allowing the opera to be a truly inclusive experience for all audiences and artists. The New York Times described this production of The Mikado as “a comic gem” with “handsome designs, sharp acting and impressive singing.”
The comic opera features original choreography and direction by NYGASP Stage Director David Auxier-Loyola, who also authored the show’s prologue.
The cast includes: clever patter man David Macaluso as Sullivan and Ko-Ko; blustering Matthew Wages as Richard D’Oyly Carte and pompous Pooh-Bah; creative David Auxier as author Gilbert and town leader Pish-Tush; charming John Charles McLaughlin as romantic hero Nanki-Poo, rising star Hannah Holmes as lovelorn and overbearing Katisha; beautiful soprano Rebecca L. Hargrove as self-aware Yum Yum; Sarah Hutchison as maiden sister Peep-Bo; mellifluous mezzo Elisabeth Cernadas as adventurous Pitti-Sing; and dynamic bass David Wannen in the title role.
The ensemble features: Caitlin Borek, Camilo Estrada, Chris-Ian Sanchez, James Mills, Katie Hall, Abby Kurth, Lance Olds, Logan Pitts, Maurio Hines, Michael Galante, Michelle Seipel, Sabrina Lopez, and Viet Vo.
The production showcases scenery designed by Anshuman Bhatia, costumes by Quinto Ott and lighting by Benjamin Weill. The Mikado is produced by NYGASP Executive Director David Wannen. Founder and Artistic Director Albert Bergeret,shares the podium with Associate Conductor, Joseph Rubin conducting the 25-piece orchestra.
Performance schedule:
January 6 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
January 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
January 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (Family Overture at 12:45 p.m.) & 7:30 p.m.
January 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
The January 13 performance features “Family Overture,” a musical introduction and plot summary made entertaining for the entire family (12:45 in theatre prior to the Saturday afternoon performance)
Tickets start at $30. For information and to purchase tickets visit www.nygasp.org/.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG stars Daniel Radcliffe as Charley Kringas, Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff as Franklin Shepard, and Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez as Mary Flynn.
(New York, NY) The critically acclaimed, record-breaking, first ever Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG will extend performances through Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the Hudson Theatre (141 W 44th Street), starring Daniel Radcliffe as Charley Kringas, Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff as Franklin Shepard, and Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez as Mary Flynn, producers Sonia Friedman Productions, David Babani, Patrick Catullo and Jeff Romley announced.
Tickets are on sale at the Hudson Theatre box office and at MerrilyOnBroadway.com, starting at $79. In addition, a limited number of $39 tickets will be available for performances of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG via digital lottery each Sunday at 12:01 a.m. for the coming week’s performances and will close at noon on the day before each performance.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG also features Krystal Joy Brown as Gussie Carnegie, Katie Rose Clarke as Beth Shepard, and Reg Rogers as Joe Josephson. The company currently includes Calvin James Davis, Max Rackenberg, Brady Wagner, Sherz Aletaha, Maya Boyd, Leana Rae Concepcion, Morgan Kirner, Ken Krugman, Corey Mach, Talia Simone Robinson, Amanda Rose, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Brian Sears, Evan Alexander Smith, Christian Strange, Koray Tarhan, Vishal Vaidya, Natalie Wachen, and Jacob Keith Watson.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG is directed by multi-Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, a book by George Furth, and is based on the original play by George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG officially opened Tuesday, October 10, 2023 and has smashed the box office record at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre seven times since the production began performances, most recently grossing $2,046,288 for its 8 performances the week ending November 26, 2023. Before MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, the previous 8-performance week house record at the Hudson Theatre was $1,708,386.60, held by PLAZA SUITE.
Spanning three decades in the entertainment business, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends — writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley. An inventive cult-classic ahead of its time, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG features some of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG features a design and creative team that includes Tim Jackson (choreography), Tony Award Winner Jonathan Tunick (orchestrations), Soutra Gilmour (Scenic & Costume Design), Amith Chandrashaker (Lighting Design), Kai Harada (Sound Design), Cookie Jordan (Hair & Wig Design), Jim Carnahan, CSA (casting), Joel Fram (music direction and additional vocal arrangements), Catherine Jayes (music supervision), Alvin Hough Jr. (associate music supervision), Kristy Norter (music coordination).
This production was originally produced at the Menier Chocolate Factory in 2012 followed by a West End run produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, the Menier Chocolate Factory, and Neal Street Productions in 2013. It was later produced at New York Theatre Workshop in 2022.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG was originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince and originally produced on Broadway by Lord Grade, Martin Starger, Robert Fryer, and Harold Prince in association with Ruth Mitchell and Howard Haines.
Sony Masterworks Broadway, along with producers Sonia Friedman, David Babani and Patrick Catullo, released the digital version of the New Broadway Cast Recording of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG out now, alongside the official music video for the title track – watch here. The physical CD is set for release on Friday, January 12, 2024 and available now for preorder here. Produced by David Caddick, David Lai, Joel Fram and Maria Friedman, the album was recorded and mixed by Ian Kagey at Berklee at PowerStationNYC and Renaissance Recording NY. The New Broadway Cast Recording includes new liner notes from Director and Album Producer Maria Friedman as well as former New York Times Chief Theater Critic, Ben Brantley.
A limited number of $39 tickets will be available for performances of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG via digital lottery. The lottery will open for entries on the TodayTix app each Sunday at 12:01 a.m. for the coming week’s performances and will close at noon on the day before each performance. Winners will be notified by push notification and email between 1-4 PM on the day before their selected show, and will have 30 minutes to purchase their tickets in the app. Entrants may request 1 or 2 tickets, and entry is free and open to all. Click here to download the TodayTix app. https://www.todaytix.com/us/static/download
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