“Friends” cruise in May aboard Celebrity Equinox
Fana World Travel is offering a special cruise for fans of the sitcom “Friends.” The cruise on Celebrity Equinox, taking… Read More »
Going green is going great guns in travel, survey shows
Nearly half of Americans changed their views on sustainable travel because of the pandemic and 81% of travelers worldwide plan… Read More »
United plans big winter boost to mountain destinations
United Airlines is planning to increase its schedule to mountain snow destinations for the winter of 2021-2022, adding flights from… Read More »
Focus on those still hurting, AHLA chief tells Congress
American Hotel and Lodging Association CEO Chip Rogers is asking Congress to enact relief for the hospitality industry that targets… Read More »
What Expedia’s Q1 data says about travel
Expedia’s Travel Recovery Trend Report analyzing first quarter data confirms that people are beginning to travel again, with domestic travel… Read More »
What is cost of housing homeless in hotels?
Kansas City, Mo., council members pressed a new nonprofit about how $4.7 million in funding is being spent to house… Read More »
2 New Orleans hotels open doors for art showings
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, will feature the works of artists Michael Godard, Kre8 and Duaiv that are also part of… Read More »
Modular hotel faces delays; pieces sit in Brooklyn port
Construction of 26-story modular Marriott hotel in New York City has stalled while the developer raises more funds, leaving parts… Read More »
New Hard Rock Hotel venue also an emergency shelter
Enhancements to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento totaling $65 million include a 16-pump gas station with a convenience… Read More »
Trump golf resort up against new ban on gambling
The city of Doral in Miami-Dade County voted to ban gambling, affecting former President Donald Trump’s Doral golf resort, which… Read More »
Design of Aparium hotels taps into buildings’ history
Aparium Hotel Group has made its name by opening in secondary markets such as Des Moines, Detroit and Minneapolis and… Read More »
United forms firm with sustainability focus
United Airlines has formed a venture capital company that will invest in clean energy technology and “developments and innovative technologies… Read More »
Delta flight features annular eclipse from 39K feet
A Delta A319-100 aircraft provided a unique perspective of the annular eclipse for a few dozen passengers this week. The… Read More »
Alaska adds flights from Portland, Ore.
Alaska Airlines will add new routes from Portland, Ore., in December. The flights will go to Tampa, Fla., and New… Read More »
Southwest adds cities, resumes Caribbean routes
Southwest Airlines is adding two new cities to its network with flights to Syracuse, N.Y., from Baltimore and Orlando, Fla.,… Read More »
Air Canada to recall 2,600 employees as demand rises
Air Canada will recall more than 2,600 employees back to work in June and July as it prepares for increased… Read More »
American Airlines invests in electric air taxi company
American Airlines is investing $25 million in Vertical Aerospace and plans to buy as many as 250 of the electric-powered… Read More »
Air France Extends Network to France as Country Reopens
France reopened its borders this week to vaccinated Americans after more than a year of travel restrictions. In time for… Read More »
American Airlines Retiring In-Flight Magazine
American Airlines is the latest carrier to say goodbye to its in-flight magazine during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, the airline… Read More »
Hertz Emerging From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is on the road to emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a court confirmed the… Read More »
An Ideal Destination for a Romantic Honeymoon
The wedding season is back in full swing, and couples are in search of that perfect spot to celebrate their… Read More »
Harrah’s Las Vegas Unveils New Look, Amenities After $200 Million Renovation
Harrah’s Las Vegas has unveiled a brand new look following a $200 million renovation. Highlights include 2,542 redesigned guest rooms,… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Not Changing Sailing Plans Despite COVID Cases
Royal Caribbean is not changing its strategy on vaccination after there were recently positive cases on board a Celebrity ship. Two… Read More »
Ukraine Int’l Airlines defers Warsaw flights, blames Belarus
Ukraine International Airlines (PS, Kyiv Boryspil) has said it will not resume flights between Kyiv Boryspil and Warsaw Chopin on… Read More »
Canada’s Panorama Aviation to add two Beech 1900Ds
Panorama Aviation (PNO, Alma) has announced the addition of two Beech 1900Ds “in the coming months” as it seeks to… Read More »
Air Seychelles set to retrench 11 pilots
Air Seychelles (HM, Mahé) is to retrench 11 pilots, citing the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced flying, and… Read More »