Therme Group could open leisure resort in Scotland
The city council may seek funding from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund to prepare a location for Therme Group’s… Read More »
Giant spud serves growing appetite for offbeat hotels
There’s nothing half-baked about a consumer lure in Idaho celebrating the state’s signature crop: an Airstream trailer transformed into a… Read More »
Some conventions slowly return to in-person format
In-person conventions are slowly starting to happen again, although it could be years before these gatherings reach pre-pandemic attendance. In… Read More »
Buyer wants to resell historic Wis. hotel for $750K
The investment firm that paid $750,000 for the Port Hotel in Port Washington, Wis., earlier this year is putting the… Read More »
61-story tower will house Rosewood San Francisco
The Rosewood San Francisco hotel will occupy 15 floors of a 61-story building scheduled to open in 2026 in the… Read More »
Report: Abu Dhabi fund’s Sydney hotels may yield $500M
The sovereign wealth fund Abu Dhabi Investment Authority could reap about $500 million from the planned sale of two Sydney,… Read More »
Bombardier set to launch updated version of Challenger 350 private jet
Bombardier (BBDb.TO) is launching an updated version of its strong-selling Challenger 350 corporate jet with a redesigned interior, as more… Read More »
Tech dial-up planned in Microsoft-Oyo alliance
Microsoft Corp. is following up on its $5 million investment in Oyo Hotels with a longterm technology advancement program for… Read More »
Mask mandate imposed at Colo.’s Vail Resorts
Mask requirements for indoor venues are back in place for all guests and employees of Vail Resorts in Colorado. Many… Read More »
Poll finds majority support for hotel vaccine rules
Support for vaccine mandates for hotel guests among Americans rose from 44% in April to 53% in August according to… Read More »
Mich. casino launches sportsbook lounge
A new sportsbook lounge at Four Winds New Buffalo casino-resort in New Buffalo, Mich., owned by the Pokagon Band of… Read More »
Loveland, Colo., could get whitewater adventure park, hotel
The city is reviewing three responses from potential developers of the proposed whitewater adventure park in Loveland, Colo., and could… Read More »
Operator buys Miami Beach apartment hotel for $42M
Royal Stays Miami has purchased the Fairwind Miami Beach apartment hotel, which it has been operating since 2018, for $42… Read More »
Troubled Crown Resorts may face demise, auditor says
The survival of Crown Resorts is in serious doubt due to a spate of money-laundering investigations and the likelihood of… Read More »
Bill would prevent diversion of aviation security funds
Airlines for America has endorsed legislation that would increase funding for aviation security and prevent the diversion of the $5.60… Read More »
Former FAA Administrator reflects on personal impact of 9/11
Nearly 20 years ago, then-American Airlines pilot Dan Elwell was scheduled to attend a ceremony at the Pentagon when he… Read More »
US airlines increase 2030 sustainable fuel goal by 50%
Airlines for America’s member airlines have pledged to work with the federal government, fuel producers and other stakeholders in support… Read More »
American Airlines offers live sports inflight
American Airlines is offering live sports and sports networks through its inflight entertainment network on domestic narrowbody aircraft to commemorate… Read More »
Delta’s vaccination policy proves effective
In the two weeks since Delta Air Lines announced that employees who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 would pay a… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to keep Seattle security appointments permanent
Alaska Airlines has made permanent a program that allows passengers to book an appointment for security screening at Seattle-Tacoma International… Read More »
SkyTeam alliance joins gender equity initiative
The 19-member SkyTeam alliance, which includes Delta Air Lines, have committed to the International Air Transport Association’s “25by2025” initiative, which… Read More »
Europe expansion fuels Hyatt momentum from Apple buy
Hyatt Hotels Corp. has ramped up business in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland with six new management and franchise… Read More »
$2.21B deal gives Gates rule over Four Seasons
Bill Gates has taken control of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts through an agreement to pay $2.21 billion for a… Read More »
Swan Hotel in UK prepares to introduce Holte Spa
The UK’s Swan Hotel & Spa is completing an extensive renovation and adding an 8,000-square-foot spa, which is set to… Read More »
Legislator seeks $1K/week for idled NYC hotel staff
Proponents of a New York City Council bill requiring hoteliers to pay up to $1,000 in severance to unemployed workers… Read More »
Hotels change housekeeping services in pandemic’s wake
Hotels are increasingly foregoing daily housekeeping in favor of cleaning every few days or by request to limit person-to-person interaction… Read More »