10% bed tax takes effect in Helena, Ala.
Owners of short-term rental properties, hotels and motels in Helena, Ala., must now collect a 10% lodging tax on all… Read More »
Posh hotel in works for UK’s noted Selfridges store
The new owners of the luxury Selfridges department stores operating in Europe and Canada plan to open an upscale hotel… Read More »
Booking platform focuses on charities, volunteering
Socially conscious travelers can now use Kind Traveler’s booking platform to donate to charity and volunteer as well as book… Read More »
Jan. 6 anniversary makes bargain of Trump hotel rates
A room at the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C., could be booked for as little at $446 for Thursday night,… Read More »
Construction underway on Orlando, Fla., resort
Single homes, villas, apartments, hotel rooms and a central water amenity form part of an 1,100-acre development under construction near… Read More »
Asia-Pacific M&A prognosticators cautiously upbeat
Hotel investment in the Asia-Pacific region should see modest growth in the first half of the year highlighted by certain… Read More »
Fla. airport completes energy-efficient utility plant
Florida’s Tampa International Airport has completed a $46 million central utility plant that is 30% more energy-efficient and also stands… Read More »
United offers meal service on Hawaii-Guam route
United Airlines is adding complimentary meal service on flights between Hawaii and Guam. The perk had been discontinued after the… Read More »
FedEx Express offers time-definite international service
FedEx has launched International Priority Express, which offers customers the ability to choose delivery by 10:30 a.m. or noon for… Read More »
United plans new business class seat for Airbus jets
United Airlines will install a newly designed business class seat on Airbus A321XLR jets that will begin coming online in… Read More »
American Airlines resumes flights to Sydney, Australia
American Airlines has resumed daily service between Los Angeles and Sydney. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines also fly to… Read More »
Southwest staff returns letters left on a flight
After Rachel DeGolia left a folder of family letters dating back to the 1940s on a flight, Southwest Airlines employees… Read More »
Winter weather, pandemic continue to affect US airlines
Winter weather and COVID-19 infections among US airline employees continue to disrupt flight operations, “but they will not derail the… Read More »
FAA warns about risk of flight disruptions from 5G
The Federal Aviation Administration is highlighting “big differences” between 5G mitigations employed in other countries and the temporary measures agreed… Read More »
Disney World-area hotel makes diversity all-inclusive
The Lake Nona Wave Hotel, which opened in December in Orlando, Fla., has raised the themes of diversity and inclusion… Read More »
Mighty mite of hotel bar soap not ready to wrap it up
The signature miniature bar of soap is a touch that makes a guest feel special, and that’s why it holds… Read More »
Hotel security risks are operational necessities
Guest Wi-Fi systems, social media accounts and third-party vendors are key points of weakness for hotels. “These are not the… Read More »
Hotel, education center finished at Cornell NYC campus
Two buildings on the New York campus of Cornell University have been completed on Roosevelt Island — a hotel and… Read More »
Ace Hotel Chicago’s $63M sale followed by closure
The Ace Hotel Chicago will close this month following the sale of its building for $63 million, one of the… Read More »
Dream Hotel highlights major Miami downtown venture
A 10-story hotel will be part of an ambitious riverfront development in downtown Miami under a plan unveiled by Dream… Read More »
Hotel tax revenue spike fuels Central Fla. Optimism
Confidence in the recovery of Central Florida tourism received a significant boost with news that hotel tax collections in Orange… Read More »
Travelers report long COVID-19 test lines at LaGuardia
Travelers attempting to take flights from New York City’s LaGuardia Airport said they had to endure long, cold waits in… Read More »
Airlines offer travel waivers ahead of winter weather
As winter weather continues to affect travelers’ plans this week, US airlines are issuing travel waivers allowing passengers to reschedule… Read More »
JetBlue names new revenue and planning chief
JetBlue has promoted Dave Clark, vice president of sales and revenue management since 2017, to head of revenue and planning…. Read More »
St. Louis airport officials consider single terminal
A single consolidated terminal would replace the existing terminals at St. Louis Lambert International Airport in a plan under consideration… Read More »
Atlas Air adds 4 Boeing freighters to fleet
Atlas Air has ordered four Boeing 777 Freighters, growing its fleet of the type to 18. “With the best team… Read More »