Review: Maldives spa offers “holistic tranquility”
The spa at Soneva Jani resort, Maldives, is a “haven of holistic tranquility” with both indoor and outdoor treatment rooms…. Read More »
MGM Resorts go green with solar
MGM Resorts International has started up a roughly 100-megawatt solar array outside Las Vegas that will be managed by Invenergy… Read More »
Hotel investors confront unanticipated landscape
Foreclosures and forced sales of distressed hotel properties have not materialized nearly to the wide extent many predicted, leaving investors… Read More »
High-tech, hands-off approach marks lodging’s future
Contactless check-in, digital room keys, vending-machine dining and guest temperature monitoring are among aspects of the new normal as the… Read More »
$100M casino planned on Gila River Indian Community land
Gila River Indian Community plans to build a new casino on tribal land near Chandler, Ariz., now that a revised… Read More »
Middle Tennessee could see debut of new theme park
Plans to build an immersive theme park named Storyville Gardens in Middle Tennessee have been revealed. Hotels, entertainment facilities and… Read More »
NYC moves homeless people to shelters after hotel stays
New York City has begun the process of bringing homeless people who were housed in hotels for about a year… Read More »
Labor, other costs cloud brisk hospitality comeback
Resurgent demand in the hotel industry is being compromised by increased costs, particularly for labor, along with the lag in… Read More »
FAA to fund $2M ramp project at Ore. airport
Astoria Regional Airport in Oregon has embarked on a $2 million construction project to reconstruct a 5.5-acre portion of the… Read More »
Biometrics reduce touch points, processing time at airports
Biometrics can dramatically reduce touchpoints as passengers move through airports and reduce processing times at check-in, baggage drop and security,… Read More »
Delta continues looking toward the future
During the pandemic, Delta Air Lines continued to work towards improving the future of air travel and customer experience through… Read More »
United upgrades cabins, entertainment options
United Airlines’ plans to acquire new aircraft and renovate its existing narrow-body aircraft represents a commitment to modernizing its fleet… Read More »
Alaska Airlines begins codesharing with Qatar Airways
Alaska Airlines is launching a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance Alaska recently joined…. Read More »
United hiring 25K workers to support new jet order
United Airlines plans to add 25,000 new union jobs by 2026, including 10,000 new pilots. The new crew members will… Read More »
UPS key location fuels Louisville economy
The UPS Worldport hub in Louisville, Ky., is “a significant driver for the growth of logistics in Louisville,” UPS spokesman… Read More »
Southwest Offering Double Pay on July 4 Weekend
Southwest Airlines is offering employees double pay over the July 4 weekend in order to avoid service disruptions. The airline… Read More »
Plane Exorcised by Voodoo Priests Following Lightning Strike
A plane that was struck by lightning while waiting at an airport in the Western African nation of Togo was… Read More »
The Exceptional Experience of Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort
Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort Located in the exclusive gated community of Puerta del Mar in the sun-kissed… Read More »
Sneak Peak of Hyatt Ziva Rivera Cancun
Delicious cuisine, a white-sand beach, heartfelt service and endless amounts of fun are all things travelers look for when planning… Read More »
Salamander Hotels & Resorts Announces The Family Reunion Diversity Celebration
Meredith Corporation’s FOOD & WINE and Sheila Johnson’s Salamander Hotels & Resorts announced a multi-day event, dubbed The Family Reunion, would… Read More »
Florida Governor Signs Law Lifting Key West Cruise Ship Ban
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officials signed a new law that lifts all bans on larger cruise ships from entering… Read More »
Crystal Cancels Antigua/St. Maarten Cruises on Symphony
Crystal Cruises canceled voyages on the Crystal Symphony from St. Maarten and Antigua “due to ongoing uncertainty regarding ports of call and availability of adequate… Read More »
Why B2B brands should consider these 3 social platforms
Business-to-business brands should consider three newer social platforms to drive awareness and engagement — Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces and Instagram Reels…. Read More »
Mauritius begins reopening July 15
Mauritius will begin reopening to international travelers July 15, using “resort bubbles” for two-week quarantines with access to pools and… Read More »
Scholarships now available for advisor training
Travel advisors can apply for scholarships for training in the travel industry during the Travel Institute’s Eighth Annual Promote Your… Read More »
What will happen when hotel-based housing ends?
Hotels have housed people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, but as travel resumes and hotels reopen they may have nowhere… Read More »