Airlines, labor leaders continue to oppose domestic testing mandate
Mandating a negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights would devastate the US airline industry, which has already been decimated by… Read More »
United Airlines resumes flying 737 Max
United Airlines resumed flying the Boeing 737 Max today, with two dozen flights scheduled from its hubs in Denver and… Read More »
Delta CEO: Vaccinations key to open international travel
“Tests and vaccinations are the answer, not quarantine,” Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said in an interview, adding: “Vaccination… Read More »
$1.4B purchase by Hilton Grand Vacations signals upturn
Hilton Grand Vacations, a timeshare spinoff from Hilton Worldwide, says it plans to purchase Diamond Resorts International for $1.4 billion…. Read More »
Ind. community leaders push for hotel tax
Elected officials in the South Bend, Ind., area have joined with business and tourism leaders in pushing for a local… Read More »
Commentary: Hotel gender diversity doesn’t just happen
The hotel industry can improve in several areas to boost the low percentage of women in management, where the pandemic… Read More »
Hard Rock firm buys Nautilus Inn in Daytona Beach, Fla.
The company behind the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach, Fla., has purchased the Nautilus Inn, a longtime family-owned property… Read More »
Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel alterations sought
Developers of the proposed Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel are asking the city to permit design changes including height and… Read More »
Sign of better times: Marriott buys 19 resorts
Marriott International is acquiring 19 resorts with nearly 7,000 rooms in the Caribbean and Central America from Sunwing Travel Group… Read More »
The easiest way to the top is together
The virtual ISPA Stronger Together Summit will provide ISPA members from across the globe with access to elevated professional education… Read More »
Knowledge is power. Help ISPA empower you.
ISPA’s annual U.S. Spa Industry Study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers and funded by the ISPA Foundation for over 20 years, is… Read More »
Alaskan island hosts rare bird population
The uninhabited wildlife refuge of St. Matthew Island off the coast of Alaska plays host to the McKay’s buntings –… Read More »
Buying life insurance as a small-business owner
There are several important points to consider when determining your life insurance needs as a small-business owner. Martin Ochwat discusses… Read More »
How to bring customers back into the fold
As isolated customers need a more personalized approach, Melissa Stone, founder of Eastend Marketing, explains what small-business owners can do… Read More »
Lead with questions to learn more about people
Open-ended questions are a simple way to show interest and give the other person the opportunity to speak without interruption,… Read More »
Local travel to lead post-pandemic recovery
Travel sector players such as Wyndham Hotels, Southwest and Visa will benefit from a recovery in local travel, though businesses… Read More »
Celebrity stylists share latest hair trends
Sixties retro hair, blunt ends and crimped waves are trending now, according to Marie Claire’s poll of celebrity stylists. Long… Read More »
Tradition of caring brings family into spa business
Replenish, a family-run spa in Columbus, Ohio, offers a full range of services in six packages, including the “Caregiver” packaged… Read More »
Hotels let guests rent the entire spa
Rush Creek Lodge in Groveland, Calif., La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio and Florida’s Eau Palm Beach are… Read More »
Fla. spa accepts Bitcoin
In response to client requests, Peace Love Med Aesthetic Rejuvenation spa in Boca Raton, Fla., is accepting Bitcoin as payment…. Read More »
Veteran advisor finds niche as wellness consultant
Travel industry veteran Edyta Satchell turned her own health issues into a niche business, Satchelle Global Travel Wellness. She serves… Read More »
Buttigieg: Domestic testing mandate under discussion
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed that the Biden administration is having “an active conversation” about the possibility of requiring COVID-19… Read More »
Failed French canal turns into Mangalasy haunt
An ambitious 19th century project to outdo the Panama Canal, has left the intriguing Pangalanes canal in Madagascar. Travelers can… Read More »
Travel advisors favor flexibility for vaccine mandates
Travel advisors think there needs to be flexibility around requiring travelers to have a coronavirus vaccination because of the limited… Read More »
Rail Europe stops tours, leaves USTOA
Rail Europe North America Inc. has stopped selling tour packages and has dropped its membership in U.S. Tour Operators Association…. Read More »
ASTA seeks $9.3B in federal grants for travel advisors
ASTA is asking Congress for $9.3 billion in emergency aid for the travel industry and to allow agencies to receive… Read More »