Derbyshire, England, could get new water park resort
A planning application has been lodged with Derbyshire County Council to redevelop the derelict Crich Quarry in Derbyshire, England, into… Read More »
Madrid rides wave of new upscale hotels
The Four Seasons Hotel Madrid and the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, with nightly rates starting at $1,000 and $1,005 respectively, highlight… Read More »
AI to help airport ensure smooth passenger experience
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will implement AI software to help predict passenger arrival times in order to reduce crowding… Read More »
New Seattle-Tacoma airport facility to open soon
A new 450,000-square-foot International Arrivals Facility is on track to open this spring at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Port of… Read More »
American preparing to deploy automated upgrade process
American Airlines will soon begin a behind-the-scenes automated upgrade process that will automatically clear all upgrade requests beginning 40 minutes… Read More »
Canada hotel, travel, air groups urge testing cutback
A coalition of Canadian hospitality, travel and airline businesses is urging the government to accelerate the easing of COVID-19-linked travel… Read More »
Los Angeles airport modernization in last phase
Upgrades at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport are underway as part of the final phase… Read More »
Battle over St. Barts hotel raises issue of over-tourism
A court order forcing the costly deconstruction of a luxury hotel in the making spotlights growing tensions over the hyper-development… Read More »
TSA celebrates 60 years of Federal Air Marshal Service
The Transportation Security Administration is marking the 60th anniversary of the Federal Air Marshal Service. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy… Read More »
United’s Aviate Academy to train new generation of pilots
At United Airlines’ flight school in Arizona, the airline aims to open career opportunities to becoming a pilot for nontraditional… Read More »
American Airlines brings back perks for elite travelers
American Airlines has reopened its flagship lounge at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport after already reopening its popular lounges in… Read More »
IHG’s 50th avid hotel heralds pipeline of 165
The new avid hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport — Cruise in Florida is the 50th property of the brand IHG Hotels… Read More »
Fla.’s Walt Disney World opens new “Star Wars” hotel
The new Star Wars — Galactic Starcruiser hotel debuted Tuesday at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. The “Star… Read More »
Crown follows Blackstone deal with more legal troubles
Australian casino-resort operator Crown Resorts Ltd., which accepted a $6.3 billion takeover offer from US private equity firm Blackstone Inc…. Read More »
Host Hotels ranks high in REIT sustainability
Kilroy Realty, Host Hotels & Resorts and Boston Properties claimed the first three spots in a Barron’s ranking of the… Read More »
Vinpearl partnership boosts Melia’s Vietnam presence
Spain’s Melia Hotels International has become Vietnam’s second-largest hotel operator in room total by assuming management of 12 properties owned… Read More »
Wee Cho Yaw’s Pan Pacific Hotels bets big on recovery
UOL Group plans to spend at much as $294 million to add more than 4,000 rooms across 18 new and… Read More »
Grim China factory forms setting for laid-back grandeur
Architects from Milan, Italy, have refashioned a defunct Beijing industrial building into a five-star hotel that retains the stark character… Read More »
Paris intends to ban cars, become more walkable
Starting in 2024, Paris will ban most vehicular traffic from the historic section of the city in an effort to… Read More »
American Airlines Cargo increases health care shipping options
American Airlines Cargo is offering a new suite of products to make it easier for customers to book life sciences… Read More »
Ammonia borane revisited as potential green jet fuel
An alternative to hydrogen to help reduce jet emissions is being explored by researchers at the University of California, Riverside…. Read More »
United Capt. Corey Shepard is role model, mentor to minority youth
When United Airlines Capt. Corey Shepard started with the airlines 16 years ago, he was one of the only Black… Read More »
Delays force late opening of Dallas Love Field runway
Delays caused by weather and the pandemic have set back the planned opening of Dallas Love Field’s second runway to… Read More »
Weighing pros and cons of Alaska Airlines’ Flight Pass
Alaska Airline’s fixed-price plan for travel, called Flight Pass, allows subscribers to pay a monthly fee based on the number… Read More »
D.C.’s Hotel Zena celebrates Black creativity, unity
The work of local artists, artisans and entrepreneurs was showcased last weekend under the heading Black Her-Story Makers Market at… Read More »
2022 outlook for hotels, travel: Both kinds of green
Major hotel and travel companies are touting 2022 as a banner year for expanded consumer spending, resurgent business travel and… Read More »