Editor’s note: As 2022 ends, we’re recalling at the stories that specified Austin this year, which consists of travel– in and out of theCapital City Austinites were most thinking about going out and seeing the world, whether that was through broadened air paths or factors to go to the rest ofTexas Here are the leading 10 travel headings of 2022.
1. Texas’ largest crystal lagoon dives into summer with floating cabanas and more. Lagoonfest Texas returned for its 3rd year with crystal-blue water, white beaches, and the preferred aquabanas– the drifting cabanas. The celebration ran Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day in the Houston residential area ofTexas City Visitors saw cabanas on the beach and on the water and the biggest inflatable challenge course in the country situated on a crystal lagoon.
2.Texas airport lands first coveted 5-star rating in North America William P. Hobby Airport scored a distinguished 5-Star Airport status in the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating for 2022. That makes Hobby the very first airport in Texas, the U.S., and North America– and among simply 16 airports throughout the world– to land the ranking. In the brand-new study, Hobby skyrocketed in all 29 ranking classifications.
William P. Hobby Airport rose beyond the essentials.
Photo by Nash Baker
3.Austin lands first nonstop flight to hot Caribbean destination this summer American Airlines included 2 worldwide beach locations– both in the Caribbean– to its Austin path map. Beginning in June, American released year-round, once-a-week continuously service from Austin to Montego Bay, Jamaica, and from Austin to Cozumel,Mexico American ended up being the very first airline company to fly in between Austin and Jamaica.
4.Austin airport flies away with new nonstops to 2 popular events this spring American Airlines included short-term continuously service this year to Louisville, Kentucky, for the Kentucky Derby and to Augusta, Georgia, for the Masters golf competition.
5.$36 million waterfront hotel splashes into charming Hill Country town The $36 million job will include a high end 123-room Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel and more than 14,000 square feet of conference and occasion area, consisting of a primary ballroom and junior ballroom. A roof location determining about 4,000 square feet makes certain to be a significant emphasize. The almost three-acre home is anticipated to open in early 2024, near to the banks of Lake Marble Falls.
6.Buc-ee’s art installation mysteriously appears in the West Texas desert In April, a small Buc- ee’s– without any gas pumps, gleaming restrooms, or Beaver Nuggets– appeared in a remote area along U.S. Highway 90 about 20 miles east ofMarathon It was similar to the long-term Prada shop reproduction, going back to 2005, that stands about 25 miles northwest ofMarfa Visit Marathon, Texas revealed through social networks that the small Buc- ee’s had actually been gotten rid of
7.6 Austin hotels check in among country’s best in prestigious U.S. News ranking Several Austin homes– consisting of the historical Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection– ranked amongst the very best, according to U.S. News & & World Report‘s brand-new list of the very best hotels in the nation. Commodore Perry Estate was called theNo 2 Texas home, the leading Texas resort, and the 40th finest hotel in the U.S.
The Commodore Perry Estate is among the very best hotels on the planet.
Courtesy of Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection
8.Austin lands first nonstop flight to top Colorado destination this winter In December, American Airlines began continuously service in between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Eagle County Regional Airport inVail No other airline company provides continuously service in between the 2 cities.
9.Austin airport flies away with 2 new nonstops to popular summer playgrounds The seasonal flights were from Austin to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Bozeman,Montana In addition, American relaunched continuously service from Austin to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, along the Florida Panhandle.
10.Texas’ Big Bend named one of the world’s must-see destinations for 2023 National Geographic Travel consisted of the large natural marvel in its current Best of the World 2023 list. The yearly list assemble 25 worldwide locations “under the radar, ahead of the curve, and all set for you to begin checking out,” according to the short article. National Geographic editors framed the list within 5 classifications: Community, Nature, Culture, Family, and Adventure.
