Delta offering vaccines to Atlanta employees
Delta Air Lines will provide coronavirus vaccines starting today to employees at its Atlanta home base who are at least… Read More »
Furloughs anticipated without additional federal aid
Airline and labor leaders are urging lawmakers to take immediate action to protect airline employees’ jobs. “We strongly support the… Read More »
Why businesses should pretend to start over
Business owners can conquer the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic by adopting the approach of a brand new company,… Read More »
Valuable social platform tools, trends to tap in 2021
Experts predict that 4 billion people will be active on social media before 2021 ends, and Syed Balkhi recommends that… Read More »
Cruises banned by Canada until March 2022
Canada is banning cruise ships in its waters until the end of March 2022. The government is advising all Canadians… Read More »
Aspen Club in Colo. to live again as fitness destination
The tennis and fitness club once famous for its sports stars and celebrities will be transformed into a health and… Read More »
Silversea adds S.A.L.T. to its cruise menu
Silversea’s Silver Moon will feature its S.A.L.T. program on a Mediterranean cruise with chefs on board to share their expertise… Read More »
Health, safety drive strategies for LGBTQ travel firms
LGBTQ travel advisors say their clients are looking for destinations closer to home with small groups and an emphasis on… Read More »
N.Y. county to raise room occupancy tax rate
Officials in Onondaga County, N.Y., have approved a plan to increase the local room occupancy tax rate to 7% from… 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 »
San Francisco’s historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel sold
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust says it has transacted with an unnamed party to sell the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, a landmark… Read More »
Asheville, N.C., will allow new hotels, with limits
The city of Asheville, N.C., is lifting a year-and-a-half-old ban on hotel construction, but strict rules on locations are expected… Read More »
Hotel giant IHG gears for future with new name, look
InterContinental Hotels Group has renamed itself IHG Hotels & Resorts in an effort to redesign and revitalize a portfolio that… Read More »
Panel: Pandemic didn’t dim inflight connectivity prospects
A panel of aviation and technology experts agreed that the coronavirus pandemic has not reduced the long-term viability of the… Read More »
Airport technology gets a push from pandemic
Airports are using technology such as artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze traffic patterns and reassess the effectiveness of signage and… Read More »
Canadian government committed to aid for airlines
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “Canada needs and will have a vibrant competitive airline industry after this is all… Read More »
UPS keeps jets flying with computer upgrade
UPS is extending the lifespan of 52 Airbus A300-600 jets by replacing their cockpit computers, allowing them to store more… Read More »
Delta prepares to roll out digital concierge
Delta Air Lines is finalizing its digital concierge, an integrated digital travel tool that will help passengers with booking, COVID-19… Read More »
Domestic testing mandate would be “devastating” to airline industry
Airline and labor leaders continue to oppose a federal mandate requiring COVID-19 testing for domestic flights, citing that such requirements… Read More »
Expert tips to simplify PPP application, forgiveness
Opening a business checking account specifically for Paycheck Protection Program funds will simplify forgiveness applications, says Edward Barry, CEO of… Read More »
An otherworldly trip down under
Australia offers an otherworldly destination with the iconic sacred rock Uluru famous for its rock paintings and the nearby Field… Read More »
Expedia’s Knox looks at 5 travel trends
Though the travel industry is still in the pandemic doldrums, Expedia’s Ian Knox anticipates five trends in the coming year,… Read More »
YouTube influencer has designated slots room at Plaza
The Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has opened Brian Christopher Slots at the Plaza, a special area dedicated… Read More »
Expected Mardi Gras hotel bump won’t match typical year
New Orleans hoteliers project 50%-60% occupancy during the weekend before Mardi Gras, a sharp rise from recent weekends but well… Read More »
Great Wolf Lodge in Ill. plans Thursday reopening
Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Ill., will implement its Paw Pledge Program when it reopens Thursday. The program includes measures… Read More »
Japan casino-resorts: Wynn out for now, Mohegan bidding
Wynn Resorts has withdrawn its bid to develop a resort-casino in Yokohama, Japan, but says it remains interested in the… Read More »