Jennifer Flowers

3 weeks ago | afar.com | Jennifer Flowers

The Galápagos Islands of Ecuador need no introduction: The famous laboratory for Charles Darwin and his research on evolution are a naturalist’s paradise, brimming with endemic species. As a wildlife enthusiast, I’ve long had the Galápagos on my wish list, drawn by the promise of up-close encounters with sea lions, penguins, blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, and more. When the 16-passenger Aqua Mare yacht launched in 2022, the islands quickly rose to the top of my list.

2 months ago | afar.com | Jennifer Flowers

Each year, after much consideration and debate, Afar’s global network of editors, writers, and travel advisors anoints the best new and renovated hotels in the world. For 2025, we’ve selected 25 properties that offer so much more than just a picture-perfect stay. These are places that help redefine a destination, set a new bar for sustainability and design, and bring travelers into communities where their dollars can really count. Inspiration for your next great trip starts here.

2 months ago | afar.com | Jennifer Flowers

Leadership in the hospitality industry has long been dominated by men. For every 10 men in hotel investment and development in 2019, there was just 1 woman; today, according to a 2023 Penn State University study, that number has grown to nearly 2. There’s still a long way to go, but the future looks bright. These six trailblazing women are redefining hospitality, leading some of the world’s most exciting hotels—from a South African lodge company to one of Europe’s most storied luxury hotel groups.

Mar 8, 2025 | hotel.report | Jennifer Flowers

As a hospitality geek who grew up with a family in the hotel business, the only thing I love as much as checking into a superb hotel is a lively conversation about how the places where we stay on our travels can shape our experiences.

Mar 7, 2025 | afar.com | Jennifer Flowers

A rendering of the Langham VeniceCourtesy of Langham Hospitality Group As a hospitality geek who grew up with a family in the hotel business, the only thing I love as much as checking into a superb hotel is a lively conversation about how the places where we stay on our travels can shape our experiences.