2021 Travel Restrictions: How US Airlines Rank for Flying During COVID-19
Rating Major Carriers’ COVID-19 Response NerdWallet has released its latest comprehensive analysis of how nine U.S. airlines are responding to… Read More »
Airplane Passenger Tries To Bite Seatmate’s Ear Off
United Airlines flight UA728, bound from Newark to Miami on Wednesday, was forced to divert to Charleston International Airport, where… Read More »
Delta Boosts Service To 20+ Outdoor Leisure Destinations for Summer
With travel inquiries and bookings on the rise amid COVID-19 vaccine rollouts; with the Biden Administration predicting that vaccines will be available to… Read More »
Passenger’s Vape Pen Catches Fire Mid-Flight
A passenger was forced to spring into action when his vape pen caught fire on a Southwest Airlines flight from… Read More »
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Announces Newest Addition To Restaurant Collection
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is excited to announce the newest addition to its world-renowned Restaurant Collection with the anticipated… Read More »
Why Travelers Can Choose RIU Hotels & Resorts With Confidence
Spring break travel is in full swing, and summer vacations are right around the corner – and travelers are gearing… Read More »
Diversify finances to recover from crisis, expert writes
Recovery from COVID-19 shock has been complicated for one small business by its lack of financial diversification, writes Uma Shashikant… Read More »
Hawaii tourism sees uptick
Hawaiian travel is slowly returning, as the state screened a pandemic high number of air passengers recently and nearly 30,000… Read More »
First hotel at Chicago’s Navy Pier set to launch Thursday
Chicago’s iconic Navy Pie will host its first hotel Thursday with the opening of a Curio Collection by Hilton property…. Read More »
Industry remembers travel pioneer Philip Wolf
Travel industry colleagues remember the travel tech pioneer Philip Wolf, who died this week at 64. The founder of Phocuswright,… Read More »
United increases flights to vacation destinations
United Airlines has increased the frequency of flights on its summer schedule to Mexico, as well as some destinations in… Read More »
Your plans for returning clients
Last week, we polled on what you were doing to prepare for the return of customers. So many selected “other,”… Read More »
USTA advocating for travel tax credits
The US Travel Association is trying to drum up support for the bipartisan Hospitality Commerce and Jobs Recovery Act, which… Read More »
FAA extends policy on unruly air passengers
The Federal Aviation Administration will extend its “unruly-passenger zero-tolerance policy,” originally in place through the end of March, until the… Read More »
Forgot the sunscreen? Book an ice hotel
The first-of-its-kind Icehotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, continues to draw guests to its comfort, with a formidable array of ice sculptures… Read More »
Seeing the aurora on Alaska Airlines
Yes, you can see the aurora borealis, popularly known as the “northern lights,” from an aircraft. A Washington Post writer… Read More »
Ky. lawmakers draw fire over Louisville hotel aid bid
The landmark Seelbach Hilton hotel in downtown Louisville would be singled out for up to $6 million in state funds… Read More »
Bankrupt San Jose, Calif., hotel catches break in court
A US bankruptcy court judge has granted breathing room to owners of the historic, idled Fairmont Hotel in San Jose,… Read More »
Forgot the sunscreen? Book an ice hotel
The first-of-its-kind Icehotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, continues to draw guests to its comfort, with a formidable array of ice sculptures… Read More »
Noted Detroit hotel tower said to be foreclosure-bound
A downtown Detroit hotel that underwent an historic redevelopment is facing foreclosure due to pandemic-related losses and months of missed… Read More »
$1B San Francisco tower with hotel approved by board
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has authorized Hines to develop an 806-foot tower including a proposed hotel, despite an… Read More »
Travel damage estimate: $1.1 trillion, 5.6 million jobs
The US travel industry last year lost $1.1 trillion in value, a plunge of 42%, according to a new study…. Read More »
3 diversity practices that do more harm than good
The vital role that diverse perspectives play in the success of businesses and organizations is no longer up for debate,… Read More »
Accountability can build trust or squander it
Trust requires accountability, and that accountability is displayed when expectations align with values and people are encouraged to do the… Read More »
Panel: Be inclusive to attract Hispanic customers
A United Fresh panel at Brandstorm discussed how to reach Hispanic consumers and the estimated $1.9 trillion in buying power… Read More »
Rosalind Brewer takes up Walgreens CEO post
Rosalind Brewer officially took over as Walgreens CEO this week, making her the only Black woman serving as chief executive… Read More »