Citi cardholders can transfer points to American
Citi credit card customers can transfer “ThankYou points” to American Airlines for a limited time. The promotion ends Nov. 13.
US airports increasingly adopt hearing loop tech
Eighteen US airports have installed “hearing loops,” technology that allows travelers who use hearing aids to connect directly to the… Read More »
Airlines explore alternative propulsion concepts
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are among major airlines that are showing interest in the development of electric and… Read More »
United ends service at Paine Field
United Airlines will end operations in October at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines continues to expand service… Read More »
Delta adds Caribbean routes from Boston
Delta Air Lines has added six Caribbean routes from Boston to its winter schedule, five of which have not operated… Read More »
The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine
There is no equal. There is only one. The commercial jet engine in a league of its own. Powered by… Read More »
Air Canada to rebuild US network
As Canada reopens its borders to vaccinated American tourists, Air Canada is restoring its cross-border network. By September, the airline… Read More »
Canada to ease restrictions for vaccinated US travelers
Canada will allow vaccinated tourists from the US to enter the country starting Aug. 9, ending a 16-month border closure… Read More »
United Airlines keeps employees cool with hydration cart
United Airlines keeps its ramp employees in Denver cool with a “hydration cart” that roams the airport. “We have carts… Read More »
Hawaii tourists invited to pitch in
Visitors to Hawaii are contributing time and talent to local communities and being rewarded with free nights in hotels under… Read More »
Mask mandate returns for some Las Vegas casino workers
Las Vegas casinos such as Las Vegas Sands and the Westgate hotel-casino are reinstating mask requirements for all their employees,… Read More »
Ette hotels’ wellness binge includes alcohol abstinence
Developers of a 126-key luxury lifestyle hotel set to open this summer in Orlando, Fla., are banking on changing consumer… Read More »
Kings Island in Ohio unveils $27M Camp Cedar resort
Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, announced the opening of its new Camp Cedar outdoor resort Thursday. The $27 million resort… Read More »
$175M facelift to transform iconic S. Florida resort
A South Florida resort with a history of hosting the rich and famous dating back to the Roaring ’20s is… Read More »
Southwest video series reflects on pandemic lessons
All three parts of Southwest Airlines’ video series about lessons learned from the pandemic, and the resilience of the company’s… Read More »
Coalition seeks support for air taxi infrastructure
A coalition of aviation companies is encouraging Congress to support electric-powered air taxi infrastructure. “Many communities, airports and companies plan… Read More »
Southwest employees contribute to toy drive
More than 1,500 Southwest Airlines employees donated gifts during the carrier’s June toy drive. The donations will benefit the Birthday… Read More »
Air Canada resumes service to Tampa, Fla.
Air Canada has resumed service to Tampa, Fla., which will allow Canadian citizens to enter the United States for leisure… Read More »
United Airlines welcomes 737 Max 8 into fleet
United’s new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft has completed its first passenger flight, service from Houston to Las Vegas. The… Read More »
Airlines look to future with new planes, destinations
Airlines are looking to the future with aircraft acquisitions, new routes to vacation destinations, new transcontinental service and expanded international… Read More »
Hoteliers’ exemption plea delays French Quarter tax
A French Quarter sales tax that was to go into effect July 1 won’t be imposed before October at the… Read More »
Room rates hit new high, occupancy keeps climbing
Average daily room rates for US hotels set an all-time record as of July 10 as occupancy continued improving, STR… Read More »
Vaccinations reach more than half of traveling public
The majority of US travelers are now fully vaccinated, but nearly one-fifth say they’ve no intention of getting their shots,… Read More »
Four Seasons Hotel Miami changes hands for $130M
Fort Partners reportedly has purchased the Four Seasons Hotel Miami for approximately $130 million, giving the company control of all… Read More »
Hotel firm may be Deutsche Bank FX derivatives victim
The Palladium Group hotel chain co-owned by former Spanish Foreign Minister Abel Matutes Juan is included in Deutsche Bank’s internal… Read More »
Report surveys diversity in foodservice, hospitality
A new report created by SmartBrief and the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Association includes an in-depth survey of SmartBrief readers… Read More »