Hotel construction moratorium bill flawed, Maui mayor says
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is vetoing the Hotel Construction Moratorium Bill that passed July 2 by the Maui County Council… Read More »
These resorts take glamping to the next level
These 10 resorts offer travelers the option of sleeping outdoors, whether it’s in a tree house or a beachfront villa…. Read More »
Hamptons prices swell from dearth of available rooms
Hoteliers in the heavily booked Hamptons are entertaining offers far in excess of normal rates from well-heeled consumers hungry for… Read More »
CEO: Vaccine issue looms for Asia but travel’s back
Global hospitality executive William Heinecke acts bullish about leisure travel’s comeback in much of the world but warns that vaccine… Read More »
Only Europe enjoys Q2 hotel construction upswing
Europe was the world’s sole region showing a year-over-year jump in hotel construction in the second quarter of this year,… Read More »
MGM Resorts proposes $9B casino resort in Osaka, Japan
MGM Resorts International has joined Japanese financial firm Orix Corp. in presenting a bid to build a $9 billion casino… Read More »
Empty Olympics seats leave hotels with empty rooms
An estimated one million hotel room cancellations could result from the exclusion of spectators from the Olympic Games in Japan,… Read More »
A4A SVP to participate in U.S. Chamber Foundation event
Airlines for America Senior Vice President of Communications Rebecca Spicer will participate in an event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of… Read More »
House bills would require TSA health safety plans
The House has approved two pieces of legislation that would require the Transportation Security Administration to develop a plan to… Read More »
American Airlines ships vaccines to Guatemala
American Airlines flew three million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from Chicago to Guatemala on July 20, donating the… Read More »
San Diego airport opens cargo support building
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has opened a new Airline Support Building that serves as storage for cargo… Read More »
FAA approves LaGuardia Airport transit project in NYC
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved plans to build a $2.1 billion AirTrain to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport and… Read More »
Survey: Passengers confident in airline safety measures
A global survey of 4,700 travelers in 11 markets around the world found that a large majority are confident in… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines spotlights local businesses
Hawaiian Airlines featured Big Island Coffee Roasters as a part of its partnership with Mana Up, a local business accelerator,… Read More »
American Airlines extends Pa. maintenance lease
American Airlines has extended its lease on an aircraft maintenance facility at Pittsburgh International Airport through 2025. “Our experienced team… Read More »
Air Canada says it has pilots to staff full schedule
Air Canada says it took steps to keep pilots qualified during the pandemic, such as overstaffing some flights and will… Read More »
American, JetBlue expand partnership on Northeast flights
The “Northeast Alliance” between American Airlines and JetBlue will operate more than 700 daily flights from New York and Boston starting this winter, including… Read More »
United CEO: Data supports reopening international markets
United CEO Scott Kirby provided an outlook on sustaining the airline’s recovery efforts and reiterated a call for governments to… Read More »
New law set to bring integrated resorts to Japan
The IR Implementation Act is new legislation in Japan that provides regulations surrounding integrated resort and casino operations as well… Read More »
Melia bets on Thai revival with 5-star Chiang Mai hotel
Spanish chain Melia plans to open a five-star hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, giving a vote of confidence to a… Read More »
Hotels at fore as CMBS servicing rate drop persists
The commercial mortgage-backed securities special servicing rate continued its downward trajectory last month, dropping by 41 basis points to 8.24%,… Read More »
Housekeeping cutbacks: Acceptance vs. aggravation
The discontinuation of daily housecleaning has become a fact of life for many hotel guests, and the reception is mixed… Read More »
Las Vegas firm faces tall odds with $450M La. resort plan
Doubts loom over a much-ballyhooed proposal to transform a Louisiana recreational area into a multi-purpose family resort at an estimated… Read More »
Choctaw casino-resort nears opening after $600M upgrade
A new 21-story tower headlines the $600 million expansion of the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla., near the… Read More »
Hotel chains ratchet up short-term rental push
Hospitality giants such as AccorHotels and Marriott International are escalating their battles with the likes of Vrbo and Airbnb for… Read More »
Airlines continue Australia routes despite restrictions
Delta, United and American continue to fly to Australia regardless of the restrictions on the low number of passengers they… Read More »