American to phase out first class, add more business class seats
American Airlines plans to phase out first class in favor of more business class seats. “The quality of the business… Read More »
4 spooky hotels for the perfect Halloween getaway
Halloween is fast approaching and there can be nowhere better to get into the spirit of things than one of… Read More »
Where to look for business travel savings
Transporting rather than shipping supplies, using loyalty programs and limiting luggage are among ways to make business travel cheaper, writes… Read More »
Barcelona hotel wins award for world’s best hotel suite
The 5-star Majestic Hotel & Spa Hotel in Barcelona, Spain, has won the accolade of Best Hotel Suite in the… Read More »
Delta improves reliability into the fall
As demand for air travel has soared, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the carrier has improved staffing to… Read More »
Tips for keeping employees
To help the hotel industry with the ongoing challenge of finding and keeping the right workers, Larry and Adam Mogelonsky… Read More »
Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its portfolio
Fourteen properties are now part of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the largest independent hotel brand. The US properties include Salamander… Read More »
Wanted: Chief Eats Officer
Ramada by Wyndham is seeking a Chief Eats Officer with a salary $10,000 and all-expense-paid travel budget. It’s a tough… Read More »
Room2 blends apartments, hotels into “hometels”
Independent hotel company Room2 has combined hotels and apartments into “hometels.” They are developed to be low-carbon emission, pet friendly… Read More »
Knoxville’s new Hotel Cleo has deep roots
The 1898 Hope Brothers Building in Knoxville, Tenn., has been transformed into Hotel Cleo, which opens in December. The 16-room… Read More »
Delta, Seahawks raise funds for breast cancer research
The Seattle Seahawks are partnering with Delta Air Lines to donate the savings from a less expensive airport handling arrangement… Read More »
Researchers use plant waste to make sustainable fuel
Researchers are developing a method for making sustainable aviation fuel from lignin, a tough biopolymer that makes up one-third of… Read More »
Iowa city seeking hotel developers
City leaders in Burlington, Iowa, are seeking developers for hotels and other amenities to attract visitors. Burlington Mayor Jon Billups… Read More »
Dominican Republic getting Marriott all-inclusive resort
A W Hotels property will be built in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. It is the first of the… Read More »
American announces partnership to hire aviation maintenance professionals
American Airlines is partnering with Aviation Institute of Maintenance to provide aspiring aviation maintenance technicians pathways to start careers with… Read More »
N.J. airport to develop master plan, open new terminal
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has tapped two transportation planning companies to develop a long-term master… Read More »
JetBlue moves into Orlando’s new Terminal C
JetBlue has completed its move to Orlando International Airport’s new Terminal C, a $4.2 billion project which opened in September…. Read More »
American CEO: Visa wait times hinder international travel recovery
International travelers are facing long waits for visas — a year or more in Brazil, India and Mexico — which… Read More »
The Langham Chicago inspired by “Stranger Things”
Chicago’s 5-star Langham is getting spooky for Halloween with a variety of drinks inspired by TV’s “Stranger Things.” Mixologists will… Read More »
Club Med to open in Utah in 2025
Club Med is expanding into the US with a Utah property for its Exclusive Collection to open in 2025. It… Read More »
The special challenges of campus hotels
More colleges and universities are adding hotels to their campuses, which come with unique challenges. These properties need to handle… Read More »
Hyundai IONIQ provides unique hotel experience
A pop-up hotel in Essex, England, is powered by an IONIQ 5, making Hotel Hyundai the first car-powered hotel. The… Read More »
IHG Hotels sees double-digit revenue increase in Q3
IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeing a strong comeback in the Americas and slower growth in EMEAA as its global… Read More »
The Hoxton plans 7 hotels in Europe
The Hoxton is bouncing back from the pandemic with new properties across Europe in Dublin, London, Edinburgh, Brussels, Amsterdam, Vienna… Read More »
UPS CEO Carol Tomé receives leadership award
Atlanta’s Council for Quality Growth has given UPS CEO Carol Tomé its Four Pillar Award. It is named for the… Read More »
Airport museum displays inflight tableware
San Francisco International Airport’s Museum is hosting a temporary exhibit of vintage inflight tableware and menus. The display includes items… Read More »