Karisma Joins Forces With Affirm to Offer Guests Monthly Payment Plans
Karisma Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Affirm, a financial installment loan lender, to enable travelers to break down the… Read More »
Southwest’s first female exec passes away
Camille Keith, the first woman officer of a domestic airline and an original employee of Southwest Airlines, passed away at… Read More »
Alaska launches new Calif. service to N.Y., Texas
Alaska Airlines will launch service between Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, March 18 and begin flying nonstop between San Diego… Read More »
American illustrates enhanced disinfection on aircraft
American Airlines explained how electrostatic spraying works onboard aircraft in its newest American Minute video. “The spray has an electric… Read More »
A4A CEO praises Chao’s tenure at DOT
Airlines for America CEO Nicholas Calio thanked Elaine Chao for her “dedicated service over the past four years” after she… Read More »
Ski vacations still popular but different
Colorado’s ski resorts are proving popular with locals and travelers even as they implement new reservation systems and other restrictions…. Read More »
Black voter movements drive Senate wins for Democrats
Grassroots movements, like Black Voters Matter and New Georgia Project, helped get the Black vote out and deliver historic U.S…. Read More »
Agencies advising brands on how to react to Capitol unrest
Media and PR agency executives say brands have suspended marketing activities and are reviewing their next steps due to the… Read More »
Safari lodges give new meaning to ecotourism
Some of the most cutting-edge advances in tourism can be found in the wilds of Africa, where some tours are… Read More »
Hyatt loyalty campaign encourages stays at new hotels
An initiative by Hyatt Hotels Corp. incentivizes members of the World of Hyatt rewards program to book stays at new… Read More »
Pros, cons to staying loyal to loyalty programs
Depending on how much you plan to travel this year and how much your life circumstances have changed amid the… Read More »
Delta inks new satellite partnership, aims for free Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines is partnering with satellite operator Viasat to provide Wi-Fi for more than 300 aircraft starting this summer,… Read More »
Airports invest in touchless technology
Spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, airports have accelerated adoption of technology that makes multiple aspects of the passenger experience “touchless.”… Read More »
TSA screens 1.3M passengers to end holidays
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 3 million passengers in the first three days of January, including 1.3 million… Read More »
MSC Cruises Forced To Further Suspend Mediterranean Sailings From Italy
MSC Cruises has just announced the cancellation of two of MSC Grandiosa’s planned upcoming Western Mediterranean cruises out of Genoa, Italy,… Read More »
LinkedIn reports jump in engagement, livestreams
A LinkedIn blog post reveals that the platform is garnering three new members each second, livestreams have jumped 89% since… Read More »
A4A seeks global testing instead of bans
Airlines for America is asking the federal government to replace travel bans with testing for travelers coming into the country…. Read More »
Get a taste of UK at Macao’s Londoner resort
Sands China is opening The Londoner resort in Macao in February with a 600-room luxury hotel with 14 Suites by… Read More »
Wyndham widens reach with $100M buy of Travel + Leisure
Wyndham Destinations Inc. will pay $100 million to Meredith Corp. for the Travel + Leisure publication, forming a company with… Read More »
Iowa city speeds up $1.2M loan issuance for new hotel
The Clear Lake, Iowa, City Council has voted to extend a $1.2 million loan to a Marriott hotel and event… Read More »
Ski vacations still popular but different
Colorado’s ski resorts are proving popular with locals and travelers even as they implement new reservation systems and other restrictions…. Read More »
Commentary: Hotel property values slumping, unsettled
Hotel property values have declined sharply during the pandemic, but sellers and buyers won’t arrive at levels of discounts until… Read More »
Philadelphia to welcome $600M Live! Casino & Hotel
The $600 million Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia will open this month in the city’s Stadium District, more than two… Read More »
Hyatt loyalty campaign encourages stays at new hotels
An initiative by Hyatt Hotels Corp. incentivizes members of the World of Hyatt rewards program to book stays at new… Read More »
Sell 20% of China business, financier advises MGM
MGM Resorts International has been urged by an investment firm to sell 20% of its China business to a strategic… Read More »
Investor pushes for Ashford Hospitality to overhaul board
Activist investor Cygnus Capital expressed concerns about the management of Ashford Hospitality Trust and notified shareholders that it is backing… Read More »