Flamingo Land’s resort project in Scotland advances
Public consultation has begun on the proposed Flamingo Land resort in Balloch, Scotland. Updated plans for the $54.3 million project… Read More »
STRAT Hotel in Nev. to get new golf attraction
Golden Entertainment has entered into a joint venture with Flite Golf & Entertainment to open a $70 million golf attraction… Read More »
Hotel construction begins at Covington, Ga., complex
Officials have broken ground on a Residence Inn by Marriott in Covington, Ga., the first of three planned major hotels… Read More »
Accor enters lifestyle big leagues with Ennismore deal
Accor commands one of the world’s largest lifestyle portfolios with the closing of a transaction giving it a 66.67% share… Read More »
“Pandora Papers” expose hidden wealth of the powerful
Some 11.9 million documents, dubbed the “Pandora Papers,” have been leaked to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists detailing the… Read More »
Companies offer earned-wage access through debit cards
Employees are gaining more financial flexibility thanks to companies offering earned-wage access via debit cards — a move that is… Read More »
Responding with “yes” keeps customer channels open
Customer service is all about finding a way to accommodate your clients’ requests. Answering your customers with a “no” ends… Read More »
Lessons on survival from independent housewares shops
Top-notch customer service, deep product knowledge, experimenting with different product categories and kicking up the e-commerce component have kept many… Read More »
Restaurant operators seek to keep outdoor dining
New York City and San Francisco have moved to permanently allow the outdoor dining areas that developed during the pandemic,… Read More »
Dermaplaning offers instant glow
Dermaplaning goes a step beyond ordinary exfoliation of the face, with an esthetician removing top layers of facial skin using… Read More »
List: Unique spa experience for international travelers
The underwater spa at Maldives’ Huvafen Fushi resort, the hot springs at Elite Springs Villas in Anxi, China, and the… Read More »
Ramya Hotels & Spa benefits from wellness travel trend
Ramya Hotels & Spa in Udaipur, India, is a popular destination with international travelers and features personalized wellness experiences that… Read More »
A4A chief economist offers aviation industry outlook at IATA meeting
John Heimlich, Airlines for America’s vice president and chief economist, presented at IATA’s general meeting, highlighting the aviation industry’s sustainable… Read More »
Delta Air Lines supports breast cancer research
Delta Air Lines will raise money on flights during the month of October and donate 20% of proceeds from all… Read More »
Air Canada to upgrade Toronto refrigeration facilities
Air Canada will invest $16 million to expand and upgrade its cold storage facilities at Toronto Pearson International Airport for… Read More »
United Airlines resumes cargo flights on passenger jets
United Airlines has resumed operating cargo-only flights with passenger aircraft after travel demand dipped due to surges in COVID-19 rates…. Read More »
Southwest mandates COVID-19 vaccination for employees
Southwest Airlines will require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8 or receive a medical or religious exemption… Read More »
Airlines prepare for continued recovery in 2022
The International Air Transport Association reported that the global airline industry expects to lose nearly $12 billion in 2022, but… Read More »
Alaska affirms commitment to inclusivity, accessibility
Alaska Airlines is recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 35th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act by… Read More »
Piece of Times Square Hotel land debt put up for sale
A $150 million loan on heavily indebted land beneath the Times Square Edition luxury hotel-retail complex is on the sale… Read More »
Hyatt exec on pandemic changes that will continue
Hyatt Hotels reacted quickly after the onset of the pandemic, talking with loyalty program members and developing technology-driven initiatives to… Read More »
Manhattan hotel study: Permanent losses, renewal
Manhattan may have forever lost about 11,100 hotel rooms, or roughly 10% of its pre-pandemic total, but the bulk of… Read More »
No relief in sight for hotels on business travel front
The continuing slump in business travel bodes ill for the final quarter for US hoteliers, offsetting the leisure bookings boost… Read More »
IHG provides deals as part of anniversary
IHG Hotels & Resorts is hosting limited-time offers through April as part of its 75th-anniversary celebration. “We’re delighted to raise… Read More »
What was once a Black beach resort returned to family
The state of California returned a beachfront property to a Black family that was stripped of the land in 1924… Read More »
Full-service hotels draw investors’ interest
Blackstone’s $5.65 billion sale of the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas resort and casino is an example of the resilience of the… Read More »