You may have read a couple blogs about this already, but mine is going to be a little different. Earlier this month, most of the FXExpress Publications, Inc., team set off to Los Angeles for our 19th annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards.
This year we moved away from our normal Beverly Hills location and hosted our event at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, near LA Live — our first time at this location and in this part of town. I stayed at the lovely The Wayfarer Hotel DTLA. The lobby was unique and welcoming, perfect for a millennial looking for a chic stay in Downtown Los Angeles.
The awards highlight the best of the best in the travel industry throughout the past year. Each year, our readers vote for which companies they think are the best in the industry, including everything from favorite airline and favorite destination to everything in between.
To my surprise, this year I was among one of the many who accepted awards. Every year, CEO and publisher Francis X. Gallagher honors a member of our team with the Globility Award, a yearly recognition for a job well done over the past year. Over my three years of attending the awards, I watched in awe as my fellow colleagues accepted the award, not thinking one day I myself would accept it!
When Fran called up members of our Globility Board (a focus group of vetted subscribers) to help introduce the recipient, I was so excited to see which of my colleagues was chosen. Fran started to talk about how the recipient was a huge Philadelphia sports fan, and I started to question whether he was going to say my name. A couple seconds later, I was walking up on the stage to accept the Globility Award in disbelief.
I am truly honored to have received this award, knowing my hard work has paid off. I was so excited to share the news with my family, friends and our loyal readers.
A special thank you to Fran and the rest of the team for supporting and guiding me through my time at the company. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us!
— Mary Melnick, social media & editorial coordinator
Read This Next
Introducing
FX Excursions
FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
#globility
Insta FeedDaily
Jun 4, 2025The Peninsula London Debuts New Peninsula Academy Offerings
The Peninsula London recently launched three bespoke experiences, part of the brand’s Peninsula Academy program. Exclusive to hotel guests, these journeys highlight uniquely London experiences, as led by expert guides.
Sponsored Content
Seoul: Your Next MICE Destination
Seoul has rapidly become a leading global MICE hub, known for its rich culture, advanced technology and strong economy. As the capital of South Korea, it offers a strategic location in East Asia and a booming cultural influence through K-pop, K-movies, Korean cuisine and K-dramas. With its vibrant atmosphere and business-friendly environment, Seoul is increasingly the top choice for MICE organizers and corporate travelers seeking connection and collaboration.
eFlyer Reviews
Jun 4, 2025Hyatt Centric Las Olas Review
Today’s Fort Lauderdale is not the one you or your older relatives experienced in college; while beachfront surf shops along Fort Lauderdale Boulevard recall that colorful Spring Break era, Las Olas Boulevard embodies the city’s recent glow-up, particularly after the pandemic. In fact, it was spring 2020 when Hyatt Centric Las Olas opened its doors and played a major role in reshaping and rethinking Fort Lauderdale as a relaxed but lively vacation or business destination.
eFlyer News
Jun 4, 2025American Airlines Now Offers Touchless ID Screening at These Airports
American Airlines implemented a streamlined process at TSA airport security checkpoints through TSA PreCheck Touchless ID on May 29 at several airports across the United States. AAdvantage members traveling through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport will be eligible.
Sponsored Content
Smarter Business Travel: 12 Tips from IHG Business Edge
For small- and mid-sized businesses, travel is often a necessary part of growth — helping to strengthen client relationships, explore new markets and attend key industry events. But with rising costs and limited resources, keeping business travel efficient and budget-friendly is more important than ever.
June 2025
Jun 4, 2025Enrich Your Skincare Routine with Luxurious Formulas
The Rich Eye Cream For the discerning eye in every sense, Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Eye Cream is the kind of targeted indulgence that elevates any regimen. The formula is driven by the brand’s patented TFC8 technology, designed to guide key nutrients where your skin needs them most. Wild gentian root extract and a matrikine antiwrinkle complex combine skin-soothing botanicals and advanced peptides to deliver deep hydration and visible firming. Rich but not heavy, it melts in smoothly and wears well under makeup for a refreshed look, from morning meetings to late-night galas. $205.
LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts in France
eFlyer News
Jun 4, 2025Daily
Jun 4, 2025Boutique, Culturally Driven Hotel Debuts in Taos, New Mexico
A new refuge emerges in Taos, New Mexico, with Hotel Willa, the latest addition to Casetta’s growing portfolio of boutique hotels and the brand’s entrance into the American Southwest. At the edge of Downtown Taos Historic District, this 50-room retreat reimagines a 1960’s, adobe-style motor lodge.
Sponsored Content
Royal Air Maroc Marks Five Years with oneworld: Strengthening Connectivity Between USA and Africa and Expanding Global Reach
Royal Air Maroc proudly enters its fifth year as a member of the prestigious oneworld alliance. Since joining in April 2020, RAM has demonstrated resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging as a dynamic airline that enhanced its digital services and expanded its network. The airline plans to grow its fleet to 200 aircraft by 2037, reinforcing its global presence.
Daily
Jun 3, 2025Pan Pacific London Unveils Newly Renovated Suites
Pan Pacific London recently unveiled a new standard of luxury across its 42 suites, boasting a tapestry of textures, colors and botanical motifs, designed by Singapore-based FDAT.
ShareThis