Xenia Hotels to exit Chicago market with hotel sale
Xenia Hotels & Resorts has reached a deal to sell the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago in a $36 million deal… Read More »
Wynn Reports plans events venue in Everett, Mass.
Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts has filed plans to begin construction of an 1,800-seat events venue in Everett, Mass., next year…. Read More »
Hotels implementing environmentally friendly policies
Environmental sensitivity is a growing priority for travelers, and a number of hotels have been ahead of the curve. Marriott… Read More »
Some hotels shrinking rooms, expanding public space
Hotels are beginning to reinvent themselves, setting aside more space for remote workers and corporate travelers. As a result, hotel… Read More »
Hotels maintain guest approval rate despite struggles
The hotel industry’s guest satisfaction level last summer roughly matched 2020 and 2019 scores despite labor shortages and supply issues,… Read More »
New island resort opens in Dubai
The Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort will open Dec. 18 in Dubai, UAE. The resort, owned by Seven Tides, is… Read More »
Air Canada launches US frequent flyer credit card
Air Canada and Chase have launched the long-awaited US credit card linked to the Aeroplan frequent flyer program. It comes… Read More »
D.C.-area Silver Line project marks milestone
Crews building the Washington, D.C. region’s multibillion-dollar Silver Line rail project have completed construction of a rail yard at Dulles… Read More »
Air Canada offers rapid tests to passengers
Air Canada has a sufficient supply of self-administered COVID-19 tests that are proctored online for travel to the US with… Read More »
Alaska Airlines, Starbucks partner for holiday livery
Alaska Airlines debuted a “brew-tiful” new aircraft livery featuring Starbucks coffee, which will fly throughout the network this holiday season…. Read More »
JetBlue names new director of inflight experience
JetBlue has named John Flaherty vice president for inflight experience. Flaherty joined JetBlue as a front line crew member more… Read More »
Air Canada receives first converted freighter
Air Canada has received the first of eight B767-300 aircraft as it prepares to re-launch dedicated all-cargo operations. The freighters… Read More »
American Airlines CEO Parker to retire in March
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will step down in March. “It has been the privilege of my life to serve… Read More »
Southwest CEO looks back at airline’s unique history
Revisiting the San Antonio hotel where the idea for the airline was first sketched onto a napkin, Southwest Airlines CEO… Read More »
Hawaiian CEO: Better days are not so far away
As Hawaiian Airlines continues to rebuild its international reach by resuming flights to Sydney next week, CEO Peter Ingram hopes… Read More »
Coronavirus spurs 5 Banyan Tree brand additions
Growing consumer interest in resort adaptation, wellness, sustainability and community engagement, largely sparked by the pandemic, has inspired the creation… Read More »
Lodging, leisure slump keys poor Nov. jobs report
Hospitality and leisure added only 23,000 jobs in November, compared to 170,000 in October, as US employment grew by less… Read More »
As travel gains altitude, so does Hotel Engine’s value
A comeback for business travel is reflected in rising investment, with one of the latest beneficiaries being booking platform Hotel… Read More »
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust buys Calif. hotel for $108M
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust made a $108 million deal to buy the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. The San Diego-area… Read More »
Reno, Nev., land sale may lead to project with lodging
Nevada-based Station Casinos has continued its real estate asset reduction by selling 88.7 acres in Reno for $32.6 million. The… Read More »
Work to begin soon on $3.3B London Resort in England
Pierre-Yves Gerbeau, CEO of London Resort Company Holdings, announced that the 535-acre London Resort theme park project in Kent, England,… Read More »
What variants? China hotel pipeline hits all-time high
Any fright potential in coronavirus variants appears to be lost on hotel developers, who raised China’s pipeline to a record… Read More »
TSA directs airports to strengthen cybersecurity
The Transportation Security Administration issued security directives instructing airport operators to increase cybersecurity, requiring high-risk targets to report incidents to… Read More »
Southwest announces executive appointments, promotions
Southwest Airlines has announced several executive appointments and promotions, including creation of a new department of operational strategy and design…. Read More »
Airlines move forward with fuel-efficient aircraft investments
Airlines continue to invest in fuel efficient aircraft, said Rick Deurloo, chief commercial officer of Pratt & Whitney, which makes… Read More »
US airlines prioritize sustainability throughout air travel experience
US airlines continue to prioritize sustainability and make investments to reduce their carbon footprint, including introducing alternative beverage packaging, utilizing… Read More »