Airlines encouraged by strong domestic recovery
Air passenger volume continues to increase and airline executives note continued momentum for recovery as domestic destinations receive strong demand…. Read More »
VICI makes deal with Great Wolf Resorts
VICI Properties may provide funding for Blackstone’s Great Wolf Lodge properties across the US as part of a new arrangement…. Read More »
Reopening guidance sought for Malaysian parks, attractions
The Malaysian Association of Theme Park & Family Attractions is urging the prime minister to allow theme parks, family entertainment… Read More »
Iconic Lexington Hotel in NYC sells for $185M
The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott, a near-century-old New York City landmark, has been purchased for $185 million by… Read More »
AHLA warns of persistent revenue, labor shortfalls
A new study by the American Hotel & Lodging Association clouds the recovery picture with a projection that business travel,… Read More »
U.S. CDC says Americans should avoid UK travel
The CDC and the State Department raised the US travel warning for the UK to Level Four, the highest level,… Read More »
The Boca Raton resort in Florida plans $175M upgrades
The Boca Raton Resort and Club in Florida has changed its name to the Boca Raton as part of $175… Read More »
JetBlue, Mastercard celebrate NYC
JetBlue is partnering with Mastercard on a summer advertising campaign celebrating its hometown of New York City. In conjunction with… Read More »
Boston Harbor-NYC flights begin Aug. 3
Tailwind Air will begin flights from Boston Harbor to New York City next month, a flight that takes about 75… Read More »
Digital nomads and the blending of work, life, vacation
The number of digital nomads in the US — remote workers on the move — rose almost 50% between 2019… Read More »
Former flight attendant honors 9/11 victims
Paul “Paulie” Veneto, a former United Airlines flight attendant, plans to push an airline beverage cart from Boston’s Logan Airport… Read More »
Portland, Ore. airport adds locally-sourced timber roof
Workers at Portland International Airport in Oregon are building a massive undulating roof using 3.3 million board feet of Douglas… Read More »
Supply constraints hit airports with jet fuel shortages
Increased demand for firefighting efforts, lack of pipeline bandwidth and insufficient truck drivers are contributing to an aviation fuel shortage… Read More »
Air Canada helps Olympic and Paralympic athletes “Fly Higher”
Air Canada has released a video commemorating Canada’s 2021 Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The airline is transporting more than 740… Read More »
American Airlines increases pilot hiring commitment
American Airlines plans to hire hundreds of pilots this year and next, increasing its previous commitments. “Though we were limited… Read More »
United expects record year for European travel in 2022
United Airlines expects its capacity to be higher in 2022 than in 2019, with a record year for European travel… Read More »
American, Southwest encouraged by rising travel demand
A jump in travel demand in the second quarter led to increased revenue for American and Southwest airlines as the… Read More »
ISPA Unveils the 2021 “Big Five” Statistics
In a special edition Town Hall session on July 28, PrivewaterhouseCoopers’ Russell Donaldson and Colin McIlheney will highlight the unveiling… Read More »
Relief grants rolling out to N.Y. small businesses
Small businesses and small arts and cultural groups in New York have begun to receive grants of up to $50,000… Read More »
Eurozone banks expect borrowing surge, tighter credit
Eurozone banks anticipate a surge in loan demand from businesses and a modest tightening of bank credit standards in the… Read More »
Tips for boosting customer service
When it comes to customer service, make sure you’re offering a variety of choices to help the most customers, but… Read More »
No startup wants to fail. Why cash is the No. 1 factor
One of the top three issues leading startups to fail is a lack of cash, writes Michael Tasner, CEO of… Read More »
Farrah Fawcett’s hair flip back in style
A reboot of Farrah Fawcett’s ’70s flip is trending thanks to TikTok. Actresses Brie Larson and Ella Balinska have both… Read More »
Updated Seawater Spa to reopen in Dec.
Gurney’s Montauk Resort’s waterfront spa in Long Island, N.Y., is undergoing a renovation directed by architect Ignacio Alonso of Alonso… Read More »
Hotel spa guests seek naturopathic healing options
The availability of a resident naturopath at Anantara Veli Maldives and licensed naturopathic physicians at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa… Read More »
Spa programs address lingering COVID symptoms
The COVID-19 Health Rejuvenating program at the RAKxa resort in Thailand is a prime example of a new wave of… Read More »