United CEO: Vaccination requirement is “about saving lives”
United CEO Scott Kirby reflected on the toll of the pandemic and the decision to require vaccination against COVID-19 for… Read More »
Airline crew take on new mission in Afghanistan evacuation
US airline crews participating in the Afghanistan evacuation efforts expressed gratification at the opportunity to help so many people start… Read More »
Controversial N.C. hotel-eviction bill vetoed
A North Carolina legislative measure that sought to clarify hoteliers’ right to expel misbehaving guests has been vetoed by Gov…. Read More »
Data sources show Delta variant weighing on economy
Data sources for different sectors of the economy — including airline travel, restaurant dining and hotel occupancy — have indicated… Read More »
Forgot your charger? Hyatt, Gopuff have you covered
Hyatt Hotels Corp. has teamed up with the consumer platform Gopuff to provide free delivery of a variety of convenience… Read More »
Universal theme park with hotels to open Sept. 20 in Beijing
The opening of Universal Studios’ first theme park in Beijing, China, has been set for Sept. 20. The theme park… Read More »
Hotel websites inundated with accessibility lawsuits
Hotels have been a prime target of a wave of lawsuits accusing websites, rather than facilities themselves, of inaccessibility under… Read More »
$2.3B ecodistrict with hotels planned in Va.
An environmentally friendly mixed-use project that includes more than 2,000 residential units is planned in Henrico County, Va. The $2.3… Read More »
Progress, with perils, shown by hotel stocks
The stock market status of US lodging, particularly of the real estate investment trusts that own many hotels and resorts,… Read More »
Mexican resort caters to canines
Dogs are not only welcomed at Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende, they are pampered. Canine guests receive… Read More »
IATA advocates global adoption of EU vaccine certification
The International Air Transport Association is urging the adoption of the European Union’s Digital COVID Certificate as a worldwide standard… Read More »
TSA reports declining air travel volume
The Transportation Security Administration reported its lowest passenger screening counts since May on Aug. 24 and 25 after setting records… Read More »
States take the lead on vaccination verification
Some states are moving ahead with digital vaccination verification systems in the absence of guidance from federal authorities. Airlines continue… Read More »
Airline operations affected following Gulf Coast storm
Service at the New Orleans airport and other Gulf Coast airports was affected into Tuesday for Southwest, Delta and American… Read More »
Satellite system added to ecoDemonstrator on Alaska jet
Boeing’s 2021 ecoDemonstrator program, which operates on an Alaska Airlines 737-9, is adding Inmarsat’s Internet Protocol Suite satellite communications system… Read More »
EU issues new travel recommendations
The EU has recommended that its member countries impose travel restrictions on unvaccinated American tourists. Member States will now individually… Read More »
American Airlines adds routes from Chicago to Costa Rica
American Airlines is adding two routes between Chicago and Costa Rica, with service to San Jose and Liberia set to… Read More »
Atlas Air to build Korea maintenance facility
Atlas Air is planning to build a maintenance facility at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport. The facility, which is to… Read More »
FedEx tests delivery robot in Richardson, Texas
FedEx is testing its autonomous delivery vehicle in Richardson, Texas. “Roxo,” a wheeled robot that operates on roads and sidewalks,… Read More »
US Airlines increase hiring plans
Southwest Airlines hopes to add 5,200 employees by the end of November while Delta Air Lines aims to hire 3,000… Read More »
Alaska Airlines reaps fuel efficiency from mapping software
In its six-month trial of Flyways, software that evaluates weather and air traffic to map efficient routes for aircraft, Alaska… Read More »
US airlines support Afghanistan evacuation efforts
US airlines continue to provide operational support to facilitate the government’s mission to transport Afghan evacuees on Civil Reserve Air… Read More »
Legoland Shenzhen Resort in China to debut in 2024
Merlin Entertainments says construction of the new Legoland Shenzhen Resort in China has begun and is expected to be completed… Read More »
Vaccine proof demands arise among US hotels
Some US hotels are requiring proof of vaccinations by guests and staff in light of the resurgence of coronavirus infections…. Read More »
Troubled Crown reports loss, drops $2.3B deal talks
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts reported an annual loss on Monday amid regulatory entanglements and said it’s called off talks… Read More »
Female hotel-design team honors woman-power landmark
An all-female company is blending history with invisible service and themed decor in reviving an 1850s Philadelphia rowhouse that became… Read More »