Hyatt CEO: Business travel will return in the fall
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian asserts that the leisure travel that’s led a resurgence of the lodging business soon will be… Read More »
Hotel, airline app downloads soar as travelers return
As travelers gear up for long-delayed vacations, downloads of hotel apps were up 258% and airline apps 311% in May… Read More »
Breakthrough for hotels: Court victory vs. insurers
A New Hampshire court has granted a partial summary judgment on behalf of a group of hotels that sued eight… Read More »
N.Y. lawmakers OK $100M plan for hotel, office re-use
Newly passed legislation would empower the state of New York to spend up to $100 million to buy distressed hotels… Read More »
US airlines commemorate Juneteenth
United Airlines marked Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US, with a flight operated entirely by… Read More »
Airlines add flights as Europe begins easing restrictions
The European Union has lifted travel restrictions for vaccinated Americans, and airlines adding flight capacity across the continent, especially to… Read More »
Southwest Airlines unveils “Freedom One” livery
Southwest Airlines has unveiled “Freedom One,” an aircraft decorated with American flag livery, a salute to the military and also… Read More »
Alaska expands its flights to American hubs
As Alaska Airlines adds new nonstop flights from Anchorage, Portland, Ore. and Austin, Texas, Vice President for Network and Alliances… Read More »
Delta returns to South Africa, restoring last Africa route
Delta Air Lines will resume service to Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 1, restoring the last of its interrupted African flights,… Read More »
Southwest Airlines adds 2 Puerto Rico routes
Southwest Airlines will add two new routes to Puerto Rico in November. The airline will fly to San Juan from… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines to resume Tahiti service
Hawaiian Airlines will resume service between Hawaii and Tahiti Aug. 7 under a deal between the state and the government… Read More »
Alaska aims to connect to American hubs
New nonstop flights Alaska Airlines has added from Anchorage, and others that are planned, aim “to add depth to the… Read More »
United Commemorates Juneteenth With All-Black Crew
It was an emotional and historic flight. From takeoff to landing and likely beyond. United Airlines commissioned an all-black crew… Read More »
Amtrak Modernizing Long-Distance Trains With New Rooms and Seating
Amtrak has just begun a massive, multi-year, multi-million-dollar modernization project that will elevate the customer experience aboard its long-distance trains that… Read More »
Royal Caribbean’s Unvaccinated Cruisers Face More Fees, Less Options
Presumably, loyal cruisegoers were overjoyed to learn of Royal Caribbean’s impending July restart of U.S. operations, but it seems that pandemic-era… Read More »
AirAsia X obtains extension of creditor restraining order
Malaysia’s High Court has granted AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur Int’l) a nine-month extension of the restraining order it previously… Read More »
Southwest Unveils Special Livery and a Surprise for Employees
Southwest Airlines celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first flight on Friday with the unveiling of a new livery and a gift… Read More »
Hilton Makes Big Bet on Las Vegas
Hilton Hotels will nearly double its presence in Las Vegas by the end of this year, just in time for… Read More »
Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk: Modern Design in Alamo City
San Antonio’s Riverwalk has been around for decades, and many of the hotels dotting the banks have been around almost… Read More »
Florida Granted Preliminary Injunction Against CDC Cruise Restrictions
A federal judge on Friday sided with the state of Florida’s lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More »
Biometrics partnerships move toward touchless airports
Frequent Flyers on United Airlines, Air Canada and other Star Alliance airlines will be able to use touchless biometrics services… Read More »
CDC OKs cruises for fully vaccinated passengers
The CDC has approved cruises for fully vaccinated people and recommended they be tested before and after their trips. In… Read More »
Fake reviews affect $4.1B in travel spending
Fake reviews on travel sites will affect $4.1 billion in consumer spending, says a new study by the University of… Read More »
Nev. casino first in area to use Autonomous Security Robot
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino’s newest security officer in the Reno, Nev., facility is a Knightscope K5 Autonomous Security Robot… Read More »
Whitbread looking skyward after uptick in low times
The UK’s travel restrictions couldn’t keep Premier Inn owner Whitbread PLC from enjoying a rise in bookings and share value… Read More »
What pandemic? Wyndham pipeline nearly matches norm
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts spent the pandemic replenishing its pipeline to roughly 90% of the previous year’s level, making nearly… Read More »