European chain bets big on NYC with first US hotel
Spain-based NH Hotel Group gave New York City’s lodging industry a vote of confidence last week by unveiling its first… Read More »
Chicago hoteliers, workers reach agreement on ordinance
A Chicago City Council committee has approved a “Right to Return to Work” ordinance for hotel employees after their union… Read More »
Ind. spa offers calming sound treatment
Woodhouse Day Spa in Indianapolis is offering sound wave therapy in its “relaxation cove” as a unique spa offering amid… Read More »
Driftwood Spa set to open in Scotland
Scotland’s Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa in will unveil the the Driftwood Spa next month. “With our new development,… Read More »
Las Vegas hotels prevail in tax calculation dispute
Paris Las Vegas will receive a $155,000 tax refund from Clark County, Nev., in an agreement that settles a five-year-old… Read More »
Not-to-miss Korean spas of L.A.
Wi Spa, Crystal Spa and Century Day & Night Spa top this list of the best Koreatown spas in Los… Read More »
Rejuvenation, responsibility woo new brands’ guests
Burgeoning consumer interest in personal wellness and care for the planet drive four new hotel brands, featuring state-of-the-art spas, innovative… Read More »
How the hospitality industry has evolved in LGBTQ travel
Travel journalist Mark Chestnut says travel destinations are far more welcoming to LGBTQ travelers, recounting some of the experiences he… Read More »
American employee’s finds support in journey to parenthood
As American Airlines Customer Relations Representative Christion Smalley and his husband strive to complete their family through adoption, Smalley noted… Read More »
DOT rolls out program to aid aviation manufacturers
The US Transportation Department is offering $3 billion in subsidies to aviation manufacturers and companies that repair and overhaul aircraft… Read More »
Philadelphia airport plans major cargo expansion
Philadelphia International Airport is planning a $1.8 billion expansion of its cargo facilities, including 800,000 square feet of additional freight… Read More »
DFW terminal expansion first in US to use prefab modules
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport’s five-gate terminal expansion will be the first US airport terminal built with prefabricated modules. “Our ultimate… Read More »
Air Canada restores service, adds routes
Air Canada is restoring service to about three dozen Canadian airports this summer and adding new routes from Montreal to… Read More »
Delta CEO: Crews prepared for summer volume
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian explained in an interview on “Good Morning America” that safety is “of paramount concern,”… Read More »
Alaska Airlines unveils aircraft celebrating Pride
Alaska Airlines has unveiled an Airbus A320 painted to commemorate Pride Month. The aircraft has “FLY WITH PRIDE” written on… Read More »
Southwest Technical Issues Extend Cancellations for Third Day
Southwest Airlines’ technical problems have extended to a third day and continue to mean delayed and canceled flights. The issues… Read More »
LATAM Group Launches IATA Travel Pass
LATAM Airlines Group has now begun using the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Travel Pass app to help its passengers… Read More »
Elbow Room the Cause of Latest Airline Incident
Ah, the old passive-aggressive jostling of elbows to gain dominance over the arm rest between two seats on a plane…. Read More »
US Wants $25 Million Fine Against Air Canada
U.S. officials are proposing a $25 million fine against Air Canada, saying the airline failed to provide timely refunds to… Read More »
Universal Orlando’s Aventura Hotel Now Reopened
Guests were once again welcomed back to Universal’s Aventura Hotel today, June 16. This reopening is significant for the theme… Read More »
Wyndham Continues Strong Momentum in 2021 and Beyond
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, has continued… Read More »
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expands Portfolio of Properties
Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 11 new luxury properties in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and India from Feb. 1 through May… Read More »
Sandals Resorts Launches 30 Days of Honeymoon Do Overs
Sandals Resorts is giving away a romantic seven-day honeymoon for couples who couldn’t have a honeymoon during the pandemic with its… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Starts Construction on Icon of the Seas
Construction has started on Royal Caribbean International’s first Icon Class ship, which is named Icon of the Seas. To celebrate the milestone,… Read More »
Atlas Ocean Voyages Redeploys World Navigator to Egypt, Greece
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the new “luxe-adventure” cruise brand, has replaced its summer 2021 Holy Land program with voyages from Greece… Read More »
Lindblad Sets Inaugural Voyage of New Polar Ship for July 2021
Lindblad Expeditions announced that its new polar expedition ship, National Geographic Endurance, will depart on its maiden voyage on July 21,… Read More »