Hawaiian to operate freighters for Amazon
Hawaiian Airlines announced an agreement that calls for the e-commerce giant to acquire a stake of up to 15% in… Read More »
US airlines respond to transatlantic flight demand
US airlines are responding to increased demand with more transatlantic flights, a trend that has been accelerated by a strong… Read More »
Here’s how loyalty programs are adapting to stay relevant
Research has shown that hotel loyalty programs are an important tool in the battle to win and retain guests, but… Read More »
One Croatian hotel’s bid to heal wartime traumas
Aside from its Scandinavian-inspired design and locally sourced produce in its restaurant, the 58-key Hotel Lyra in Croatia is making… Read More »
Construction begins on Wash. airport terminal upgrade
Construction work has commenced on the $150 million project to upgrade and expand the Terminal C building at Spokane International… Read More »
Airline ticket sales up in September
The Airlines Reporting Corp. says the number of airline tickets sold in September was about the same as in September… Read More »
American to add 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 »
Airlines report strong travel demand
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have all reported strong third quarter profits in the past… Read More »
Amazon extends UPS as option for seller-fulfilled returns
Amazon’s extension of the UPS option for seller-fulfilled returns underscores the two companies’ enduring ties, even as UPS reduces the… Read More »
Volunteer pilots offer adventures to kids with special needs
Pilots volunteering with Challenge Air provide free 30-minute flights to children with special needs to inspire an interest in aviation… Read More »
S.D. hotel barred Native American guests, DOJ claims
The US Department of Justice has claimed the owners of a hotel in South Dakota violated anti-discrimination provisions when they… Read More »
VICI Properties funds new Canyon Ranch facility in Texas
VICI Properties is funding the development of an Austin, Texas, location for spa resort brand Canyon Ranch by tapping a… 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 »
Building inspectors share blame in La. hotel collapse
An official investigation has concluded that building inspectors failed to carry out adequate supervision of construction activity at the Hard… Read More »
Organization seeks to boost aircraft connectivity
The Seamless Air Alliance, led by Airbus and Boeing, is developing global standards for aircraft connectivity. “The goal is to… Read More »
1 Hotel creates a stir with its latest San Francisco venture
San Francisco has a reputation for being something of a desert for hotel connoisseurs, but 1 Hotels is doing its… Read More »
Challenging times ahead for hotel executive teams
Rising inflation, strong demand and a shortage of suitably qualified personnel are just three of the challenges on the agenda… Read More »
Enhanced fitness options, wellness perks offered at hotels
Wellness activities at hotels are a top priority for business travelers, according to a survey by Hilton Hotels, which will… Read More »
Las Vegas officials OK Tilman Fertitta’s Strip development
Local officials Wednesday approved Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s proposal for a 2,420-key hotel-casino property on the Las Vegas Strip featuring… Read More »
Expert insights suggest mixed outlook for hospitality
That we are living through unsettled economic and political times is certain, but less clear is what it all means… 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 »
Southwest flies “Kidd’s Kids” to Fla.
Southwest Airlines has again flown children living with long-term illness and their families to an expenses-paid vacation in Orlando, Fla.,… Read More »