September Cover Battle
Seoul battled Berlin for the cover position in September. With the kaleidoscope of reds and greens on the Seoul cover, it was our favored choice. But the Berlin nightscape was a close runner-up. What did you think?
The Seoul cover was incredibly interesting, with its intricate details and colors. The door’s placement was slightly off-center, lending an interesting perspective to the cover. With the detailing and the perspective coupled, it was simple yet complicated. A stunning selection.
Larry Murphy, via email

Turning the Tide
I visited Manila in 2005 for business, and I haven’t been back since. A new prospective client headquartered in the Philippine city means an upcoming trip in December. The Destination One: Manila article in the September issue was a comprehensive look at the city today, and I plan to use it as a go-to guide for navigating the business climate on my upcoming trip, as I’m sure it’s quite different from my last visit. As Chadner Navarro notes, Manila is bustling.
Hanson Wells, Dallas, Texas

The Trazees
Editor’s Note: In our October 2015 issue of Global Traveler, we featured the winners of the first-ever The Trazees, the awards voted on by the readers of our sister publication, trazeetravel.com. Not all winners could join us at the event, which coincided with the 2015 Global Business Travel Association convention in Orlando in July. Here are two more winners we are happy to congratulate!
Favorite Snorkeling Spot Tom Ludington, general manager, USA, Cayman Department of Tourism

Alaska Airlines, Favorite Green Airline Alaska Airlines’ Corporate Green Team: Ashli Austin, project manager, Alaska Airlines; Annette Chanez, cargo accounting manager, Alaska Airlines; Jacqueline Drumheller, sustainability manager, Alaska Airlines; Rhonda Smith, corporate real estate and analytics manager, Alaska Airlines; Lynne Hiemer, human resources coordinator, Alaska Airlines

State Lawmaker Calls for Smoking Ban in All Hotel Rooms
In the Sept. 8 issue of eFlyer USA, we reported a new bill introduced would make it tougher for smokers visiting New York State to light up. State lawmaker Ken Zebrowski proposed a bill banning smoking at all hotels in the state. Do you believe smoking should be permitted or banned in hotels?

Smoking is a legal right. I do NOT agree with a smoking ban. I never have and I never will.

Joanne Davis, New York, N.Y.

Yes, I totally agree with the proposed bill. Smoke not only travels through the ventilation system, but the rooms that are smoked in will always have that nasty, stale smoky smell. Yuck! I don’t care how much you try to clean the rooms, they will still smell like smoke.
Leigh Madden, Jackson, Miss.

Is Your Driver’s License Valid for Airport Security?
In the Sept. 30 issue of eFlyer USA, we reported that if you reside in New York, Minnesota, Louisiana or New Hampshire, your driver’s license will no longer get you through airport security starting as early as next year. One reader living abroad clears up some other potential misconceptions stemming from the license issues.

Good article. However, it really should have mentioned only U.S. states are included in the new regulations. For your readers not residing in the United States who do not have a U.S. driver’s license, it’s important to note the Transportation Security Administration will not accept a driver’s license from outside the United States, even with the proper requirements. I have tried. This is also true for the Clear program — you must have two official U.S. forms of identification.
Donald Feinberg, via email