Atlas Air makes aircraft purchases to maintain capacity
Atlas Air announced that it will be purchasing eight Boeing 747-400 freighters to ensure capacity as air cargo volumes remain… Read More »
United CEO focuses on improving customer experience
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was among aviation leaders interviewed by a BBC reporter for a series airing this week… Read More »
Canada reopens border to fully vaccinated US travelers
Starting August 9, fully vaccinated American travelers can enter Canada’s land borders for non-essential travel for the first time since… Read More »
Vacation Confidence Index shows Americans ready to travel
Allianz Partners’ 13th Annual Vacation Confidence Index shows that 56% of Americans haven’t traveled in a year and 60% say… Read More »
Pre-pandemic levels place Choice Hotels alone at top
Brands built for car trips and for leisure rather than corporate travel have carried Choice Hotels to a unique position… Read More »
Ex-slugger A-Rod’s firm buys Miami Beach hotel
CGI Hospitality Opportunity Fund I, whose investors include former baseball star Alex Rodriguez, has purchased the Celino South Beach hotel… Read More »
Hotel at Legoland New York Resort now open to public
Legoland New York Resort in Goshen opened its Legoland Hotel to the public recently. The 250-room hotel features Lego-themed play… Read More »
Biden’s limited reopening idea displeases travel group
The Biden administration is considering reopening the US to foreign visitors, but only the fully vaccinated, a measure that is… Read More »
Calif. casino restaurant hopes to boost area dining
San Manuel Casino hopes its Serrano Vista Cafe will boost the property’s dining profile, as well as the surrounding area’s… Read More »
Wyndham targets barriers to hotel ownership by women
An initiative by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts seeks to draw women into hotel ownership by addressing discrimination and offering personalized,… Read More »
Air Canada resumes routes to London, Dublin
Air Canada is resuming more transatlantic routes as the country reduces travel restrictions. The airline has restarted flights between Toronto… Read More »
Airlines continue to innovate as inflight service resumes
Airlines are re-introducing inflight food and beverage service, and offerings vary widely between airlines and on flights of different lengths…. Read More »
American Airlines CEO appears on NYT podcast
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker joined the New York Times’ podcast, Sway, to discuss the future of air travel, reopening… Read More »
Delta CEO to interview Shake Shack founder for podcast
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian will interview Danny Meyer, Union Square Hospitality Group CEO and founder of Shake Shack,… Read More »
United Airlines to require vaccinations for US employees
United Airlines announced it will require all US employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 25, or five weeks… Read More »
Calif. plans $5.8B hike for hotels-to-shelters program
California spent $800 million in 2020 to convert vacant hotels, motels and other idle buildings into shelters for 8,200 homeless… Read More »
Unprecedented Calif. hotel dealing affirms optimism
California hotel transactions have soared to historic highs this year as investors wager on the waning of the pandemic. The… Read More »
Summer bounce advances lodging on long recovery path
A summer travel surge is driving a slow but steady comeback for the hospitality business led by non-top-25 markets, a… Read More »
Hotel planned for iconic San Antonio broadcast site
A Sinclair Broadcasting investor group has secured preliminary city approval to build a 29-story mixed-use tower with hotel on the… Read More »
KFC opened a hotel
This KFC-themed hotel looks finger-licking good. The “House of Harland” features a KFC video game and a button guests can… Read More »
VICI makes deal to buy MGM Growth Properties
VICI Properties is acquiring MGM Growth Properties in a transaction that values MGM Growth at $17.2 billion. VICI said the… Read More »
Study tells Asian-American hoteliers’ success story
Asian-Americans own 60% of US hotels and 89% of lodging properties in Texas, yielding $680 billion in annual sales, according… Read More »
US Bank announces credit card for business travel
US Bank announced a new card to help earn points on business travel. The US Bank Business Triple Cash Rewards… Read More »
Air Canada flyers can transfer Chase points to Aeroplan
Air Canada’s frequent flyers can now transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to its Aeroplan loyalty program. The credit card company… Read More »
Airlines plan for business travel uptick
Airlines continue to plan for the fall and winter, including adding premium cabin seats and capacity on routes favored by… Read More »
Delta employees restore ballfield in honor of Hank Aaron
Delta Airlines employees worked with the Atlanta Braves to restore a historic ballfield to mark Hank Aaron Weekend, honoring the… Read More »