Las Vegas is back from the desert, and prices show it
Sold-out hotels and increased rates signal new life for Las Vegas’ tourism-dependent economy. The latest shot in the arm comes… Read More »
IHG CEO cites business stay bump as recovery continues
Resurgent business, international and group bookings are raising overall hotel revenues to near-2019 levels, IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO Keith… Read More »
3% hotel tax advances in Honolulu City Council
Rail transit would be a partial beneficiary of a 3% tax on Oahu hotels approved by a Honolulu City Council… Read More »
STR: Hotel occupancy inches closer than ever to 2019’s
US hotel occupancy reached its highest pandemic era point in late August at 65%, down 10% from 2019, STR reports…. Read More »
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai in UAE now open
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai debuted recently on Deira Islands in the United Arab Emirates. The resort is home to… Read More »
Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark to rise in Okla.
The Chickasaw Nation is planning to build a resort-style development called Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark next to the First… Read More »
Delta execs, employees join at stock exchange closing bell
Seven Delta Air Lines employees and a pair of athletes from Team USA joined CEO Ed Bastian and CFO Dan… Read More »
Southwest halfway to “aggressive” hiring goal
Southwest Airlines is “aggressively hiring” and is “more than halfway toward” the goal of adding 5,000 employees this year, reports… Read More »
Southwest offers points for carbon offset contributions
Southwest Airlines will award 10 Rapid Rewards bonus points for each dollar members contribute to offset carbon emissions and also… Read More »
Air Canada announces carbon offsets for corporate clients
Air Canada is debuting a sustainability initiative that allows corporate customers to reduce the carbon footprint of business travel by… Read More »
A look at JetBlue’s naming origins
JetBlue was almost named Taxi, and its planes might have been painted yellow and black like the taxi cabs in… Read More »
Travel data shows continued uptick in air ticket sales
The Airlines Reporting Corp. reported that the travel agencies it accredits booked 175% more air tickets in September compared to… Read More »
United charted strategic path through pandemic
As United Airlines executives evaluated the course of the pandemic, they realized they could not predict its timeline and agreed… Read More »
Alaska Airlines CEO discusses recovery strategy
On CNBC’s The Exchange, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci explained the airline’s recovery strategy. “We had a very measured approach,… Read More »
US airlines optimistic about industry rebound
US airlines expressed optimism about signs of industry recovery, citing an uptick in bookings. Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines,… Read More »
Comment: Hotels should check into hostels on way back
Hotel chains could enhance their recovery efforts by studying his industry, which operated in the so-called “new normal” way long… Read More »
Is breakfast on? Hotels chided for fuzzy updates info
Pre-pandemic amenities such as free hot breakfast and happy hour treats that hotel guests used to take for granted are… Read More »
NYC Planning Commission approves hotel permit rule
The New York City Planning Commission approved a zoning text amendment Tuesday that institutes a permit requirement for new hotel… Read More »
Marriott loyalty agent PlacePass bought by Hopper
Startup PlacePass, which operates Marriott International’s loyalty program, has been acquired by online travel and tech agency Hopper. In addition… Read More »
Putting final touches on the Ritz-Carlton
The 45-story Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences are nearly complete and expected to open early next year at 1185 Broadway in… Read More »
MGM Resorts puts 11 Picassos on block, seeking $100M
MGM Resorts is auctioning off its store of 11 Pablo Picasso works by way of clearing room for a more… Read More »
Nov. 1 reopening coming to Hawaii as pandemic eases
The long wait for full access to Hawaii will end Nov. 1, Gov. David Ige proclaimed Tuesday, citing a decline… Read More »
Survey: Long lines a top concern for travelers
Travelers are most worried about long lines and overcrowding (39%) and changing travel restrictions (36%), a new survey from TripIt… Read More »
Passenger fees to rise at Heathrow
Heathrow Airport, the UK’s busiest airport, can raise passenger fees between $33.76 and $47.41, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has… Read More »
American Airlines resumes service to Martinique
American Airlines will resume weekly flights to the Eastern Caribbean island of Martinique Nov. 6 and add two more weekly… Read More »
TSA: AI and biometrics will change airport security
Dan McCoy, chief innovation officer for the Transportation Security Administration, said the day is coming when biometrics, mobile IDs and… Read More »