Calif.’s homeless initiative opened rooms for 35K people
The Project Roomkey program in California has helped around 35,000 people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic by providing space in… Read More »
US agency issues data security suggestions for hotels
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued its first recommendations on tightening security in the hotel sector,… Read More »
Source: Choice Hotels chief seeking Tribune Publishing
Choice Hotels International Chairman Stewart Bainum and billionaire Hansjorg Wyss reportedly have made a fully financed $680 million bid for… Read More »
Chicago sparks interest with casino resort vision
Chicago is on the verge of soliciting proposals for its first casino resort, and four gaming companies are among 11… Read More »
Iowa airport begins $21M taxiway upgrade
Construction is underway on a $21 million project that will relocate two taxiways at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids,… Read More »
JetBlue sets ambitious sustainability goals
Jetblue has a set of Environmental Social Governance targets, including achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The airline pledged… Read More »
Alaska CEO discusses future of electric aircraft
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said the airline is researching electric-powered aircraft and the technology “is going to be an… Read More »
UPS workers donate Easter baskets for children
UPS employees dropped off 200 Easter baskets for children at Home of the Innocents and Volunteers of America after the… Read More »
Alaska’s Oneworld membership opens frequent flyer options
As Alaska Airlines joins the Oneworld alliance, new travel routes open for frequent flyers, along with ways to earn and… Read More »
Summer by the Snake River, Twin Falls, Idaho
Submitted by Tom P. Do you have a cool travel photo to share? Email it to us here to include in a… Read More »
7 features to watch out for with travel insurance
Travel insurance is increasingly seen as a necessity but the devil is in the details, according to travel expert Steven… Read More »
Hilton spas offer variety of food-themed treatments
Strawberry-themed treatments at the Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Roosevelt New Orleans and Taro Honey Body Therapy at Hawaii’s Hilton… Read More »
Exodus Travels offers rewilding experience
Exodus Travels aims to make a trip to the Italian Apennines an experience in eco-tourism. The UK tour operator has… Read More »
Survey: Some ready for “treat yourself mentality” travel
Analytics company GlobalData is finding that people who are not worried about their finances could be counted on to express… Read More »
Report: Europe hotel values drop less than feared
Hotel values in Europe declined between 5% and 15% last year from 2019, but the falloff was milder than expected,… Read More »
At these hotels, animals are welcomed — and employed
Pet friendliness is a familiar theme in hospitality these days, but some hotels have taken animal accommodations to the next… Read More »
Louvre Hotels charts innovative blend for Europe, China
Tulip Residences, a hotel-apartment hybrid based on co-working, wellness and co-living, will debut this summer by Louvre Hotels Group, a… Read More »
Pre-launch of Catawba casino resort in N.C. coming soon
A pre-launch modular facility of the Two Kings Casino Resort in Kings Mountain, N.C., is slated to open this summer… Read More »
Nashville undergoes $450M hospitality makeover
A $450 million makeover could boost downtown Nashville’s tourism appeal. The new attractions include 2,500 more hotel rooms, the National… Read More »
Sports events provide winning season for Indy hotel
The Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis will switch to football next week after serving since early March as the primary bubble… Read More »
St. Louis airport sees passenger numbers rise
Travel activity is on the rise at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, a facility that recently had its busiest week… Read More »
Kansas City, Mo., airport terminal at halfway point
Thousands of foundation piles are in place and structures are beginning to take shape as work on a new airport… Read More »
Delta, Alaska, United add capacity in Alaska
US airlines are increasing capacity to Alaska’s Fairbanks International Airport. “We are optimistic this will be a good summer to… Read More »
American enables quarantine-free travel to Italy
American Airlines passengers on upcoming service from New York’s JFK airport to Milan and Rome will be able travel quarantine-free… Read More »
Air Canada resumes service to southern “sun” destinations
Air Canada is planning to bring back suspended vacation routes to Mexico, Barbados and Jamaica. Travelers are welcoming back these… Read More »
Airline CEOs discuss recovery, uptick in travel
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby are voicing optimism regarding the recovery in US travel,… Read More »