US airlines, UPS, FedEx deliver critical supplies to India
US airlines are mobilizing their logistics networks to ship medical supplies to India and transporting desperately needed oxygen concentrators and… Read More »
It’s not too late to register
Register for the ISPA Stronger Together Summit today and enter next week ready to join your industry peers for a… Read More »
Bid now at the ISPA Foundation Spring Auction
The 2021 ISPA Foundation Spring Auction is open for bidding! With nearly 100 items available to bid on, total value… Read More »
The Eiffel Tower used to be its architect’s apartment
Eiffel Tower architect Gustave Eiffel made sure to include enough space for a functioning apartment that featured a kitchen, bathroom… Read More »
Stay ahead of changing customer preferences
There are three techniques small-business owners can use to better understand their customers, writes Marco Ludwig, CEO and president at… Read More »
Using education programs to recruit and retain employees
Companies will need to actively pursue talent to succeed in the post-pandemic environment. Education and training programs can be powerful… Read More »
Md. spa challenges benefit charities
Restore Therapy Spa in Westminster, Md., is raising money for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation with its Cryotherapy Challenge. This… Read More »
N.Y. spa perseveres through pandemic
Naked Perfection Spa in New York’s Industry City was forced to close shortly after being completed last year due to… Read More »
World Spa Awards coming as global lockdowns end
Emirates Palace Spa in Abu Dhabi, Croatia’s Young Face Spa and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park… Read More »
China will see 4 more upscale Hilton-Shimao hotels
The largest Conrad hotel in Asia will be among four luxury properties Hilton and Shimao Group Holdings have agreed to… Read More »
Priceline: Travelers want warm and close to home
Priceline’s latest take on travel trends includes an increase in close-to-home road trips as well as bleisure and workation trips…. Read More »
Hotels, business group partner in Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Hotel District of Grand Rapids, Mich., which comprises 10 downtown properties, is teaming up with the Center City Business… Read More »
Las Vegas’ Pandemic-idled Palms sold to tribe for $650M
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has agreed to purchase the Palms casino-resort in Las Vegas for $650 million… Read More »
Walt Disney World in Fla. to open new hotel in 2022
The opening of the “Star Wars — Galactic Starcruiser” hotel at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., initially planned… Read More »
Halfway there: US hotel revenues continue climb back
US hotels reached 50% of 2019’s comparable total revenue level in March, according to STR’s latest report. The attainment came… Read More »
Delta, BCD Travel reach sustainable fuel agreement
Delta Air Lines and BCD Travel USA have signed a sustainable aviation fuel agreement that will help reduce emissions attributable… Read More »
Air cargo demand continues to surpass pre-pandemic levels
Global air cargo demand continued to exceed pre-pandemic levels in March, when demand was 4.4% higher than in 2019, and… Read More »
Seattle airport pilots new security queuing program
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration are testing virtual queuing technology that allows travelers to reserve a time… Read More »
DFW finds sustainability also reduces costs
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has discovered that its sustainability efforts, such as consolidating rental car operations, installing a thermal storage… Read More »
American Airlines CEO joins Ramadan fast
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker joined a Ramadan fast for one day “to experience what it’s like for Muslims to… Read More »
American, United reopen more airport lounges
American and United Airlines are reopening more airport lounges, with 10 more United clubs and three additional American locations slated… Read More »
Delta plans new seat class, upgrades for 2 aircraft types
Delta Air Lines is upgrading its Boeing 767-300ER and Airbus A330 aircraft to add “premium economy” seating as well as… Read More »
Proactive communication helped United weather storm
Prior to a winter storm affecting its Denver hub in April, United Airlines proactively reached out to more than 200,000… Read More »
United gives crew members more flexibility to hold flights
United Airlines is doing away with “delay codes” that assign a reason for every flight delay, a move that will… Read More »
Corporations boost SAF but urge government support
Corporations eager to meet their own environmental goals are signing up to buy sustainable aviation fuel to offset the impact… Read More »
American Continues To Reopen Admirals Club Lounges
American Airlines is continuing to reopen its Admirals Club Lounges as more and more travelers return to the air. The… Read More »