Southwest CEO notes “sharp” uptick in demand
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly pointed to “strong” bookings for the upcoming holiday travel period as a significant indicator of the… Read More »
American, Southwest report growth in Jamaica demand
Data from Southwest Airlines and American Airlines indicate that demand for flights to Jamaica is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, said… Read More »
United Airlines adds more premium economy seats
United Airlines said it will retrofit Boeing 767-300ERs with premium economy seats and offer a premium economy cabin on its… Read More »
Fla. airport adds express lanes for passengers without bags
Tampa International Airport is opening express lanes for dropping off and picking up passengers who have no checked baggage. The… Read More »
A4A: Competition keeps air travel affordable, accessible
The price of flying in 2020 was 60% lower than it was in 1980, Airlines for America reports, and 87%… Read More »
Delta boosts New York City schedule for fall
Delta Air Lines is adding more than 100 daily flights to New York City’s two airports this fall, boosting total… Read More »
American CEO expects return of business, international trips
Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines, predicted an uptick in demand for both international and business travel over the coming… Read More »
Belize resort offers digital detox spa package
Naia Resort & Spa in Belize is inviting guests to recharge with the Zoom Mom Digital Detox package. It includes… Read More »
Lufthansa, easyJet win EU court backing to buy Air Berlin assets
German airline Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) and British peer easyJet (EZJ.L) on Wednesday gained backing from Europe’s second top court for their… Read More »
United Airlines CEO voices concern over jet fuel costs
United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL.O) Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby on Wednesday warned about jet fuel costs in the short… Read More »
Miami investor, Hilton join in pledge for greater good
Several Hilton Hotels brands will bear a new designation by the Miami-based global investment firm CGI Merchant Group that speaks… Read More »
Hotels adjust to the new business environment
Hotels are changing in response to a pandemic-shaped environment in which labor is scarce, business travel is still down and… Read More »
Plans revealed for new theme park resort in Saudi Arabia
Plans have been revealed to open a theme park and hotel resort called The Rig at an oil rig platform… Read More »
Fla. firm pays $27.2M for Fort Lauderdale lodgings, lot
LWHT Property Management, based in Coral Springs, has purchased six boutique hotels and motels and a parking lot in the… Read More »
Construction raises prospect of 27th Disney World hotel
A road rerouting project that opens a large swath of land near the Grand Floridian hotel is viewed by observers… Read More »
D.C. attorney general accuses Marriott of resort fee fraud
The District of Columbia Attorney General is suing Marriott International for alleged deceptive practices in reaping what the office says… Read More »
Mindful eating may help improve well-being
Mindful eating — being present physically and emotionally to experience food as it is being eaten — has been shown… Read More »
Tips for when to take out loans, use credit cards
People with wealth take out loans and use credit cards, but generally they tend to borrow to grow their finances,… Read More »
UK regulator caps London Heathrow fee-raising plan but airlines still furious
The UK aviation regulator said Britain’s biggest airport Heathrow will not be permitted to raise passenger charges by as much… Read More »
How to make customer service a game-changer
Startup executives must see customer service as a priority if they want to outshine competitors, write authors Martin Schilling and… Read More »
Sales managers must ensure customer, employee loyalty
Sales leaders are always focused on building customer loyalty, but often overlook the importance of encouraging loyalty within their companies…. Read More »
How to turn customers into fans with loyalty programs
McKinsey research indicates successful loyalty programs can boost revenue from customers by 15% to 25% annually, but two-thirds of such… Read More »
OTO plans global expansion
OTO, a UK company that supplies CBD spa products to Mandarin Orange hotels, Selfridges and Harrods, is expanding after raising… Read More »
UK town could get Elysium Water Park with spa
The developers behind the proposed Elysium Water Park are considering Bournemouth, England, as the possible location for the $103.5 million… Read More »
Fla. spa package features special Swiss skin care treatment
Eau Palm Beach Resort in Manalapan, Fla., is offering a two-night luxury package that benefits breast cancer research and includes… Read More »
Pure sustainable fuel powers Trent 1000 engine
Rolls-Royce has successfully demonstrated the functionality of pure sustainable aviation fuel to power its Trent 1000 jet engine, which recently… Read More »