United plans flights to Cape Town, South Africa
United Airlines plans to begin service Nov. 17 between Washington Dulles International Airport and Cape Town, South Africa, and will… Read More »
Hotel kitchens, bars show appetite for changing tastes
Five emerging strategies are driving the comeback of hotel restaurants from the throes of the pandemic, according to Kimberly Grant,… Read More »
Delta aircraft commemorates Braves’ World Series win
Delta Air Lines unveiled an aircraft painted with a design commemorating the Atlanta Braves’ 2021 World Series win. “As the… Read More »
Hawaii hotel bookings drop, but earnings top 2019 mark
Hawaii hotel revenue for the year’s first half beat 2019’s level by 21% at $2.7 billion despite a lag in… Read More »
Great Wolf Lodge project advances in Visalia, Calif.
Plans to build a Great Wolf Lodge water park resort in Visalia, Calif., are moving forward after the Tulare County… Read More »
High-end improvements planned at Nev. casino-resort
A number of upgrades meant to evoke a more upscale vibe are in the works at Red Rock Casino and… Read More »
UPS invests to rev up delivery speeds
UPS has launched the Total Service Plan initiative in the US that is designed to boost precision and predictability for… Read More »
Report: Hotel planning at record high
Plans for US hotel projects as of the end of the second quarter were up 9% from a year before,… Read More »
A4A: US airlines committed to safety, service and you
US airlines are adjusting schedules, hiring aggressively and increasing collaboration with the industry stakeholders as they work to restore post-pandemic… Read More »
Study links hotel use with better health for homeless
Emergency housing of homeless people in hotels during the pandemic coincided with sharply reduced emergency room visits and hospitalizations for… Read More »
Hotel pricing shows ups and downs as travel roars back
A new survey affirming the resurgence of leisure travel cites rising room revenue as an indicator even as it notes… Read More »
Renewal with hotel set for Wigan, England, complex
Contractor BCEGI has reached an agreement with joint venture partner Cityheart and Wigan Council to demolish and redevelop the 440,000-square-foot… Read More »
Insurer, developer sue each other over hotel collapse
Cincinnati Insurance filed a lawsuit against developer Tenneva over claims resulting from the 2020 collapse of a hotel in Bristol,… Read More »
New Delta technology gives passengers the personal touch
Delta Airlines has introduced Parallel Reality for passengers in Detroit; the system allows up to 100 people to look at… Read More »
Pool surcharges swamp rising tide of hotel guests
An extra $200 for a poolside lounge chair? That charge at the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas, which rises in… Read More »
Resort, convention center project in California advances
Work started Wednesday on the new Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in Chula Vista, Calif. The resort will form… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines eager to restore Japan flights
Hawaiian Airlines has restored most of its international routes but is waiting for a cap on passenger arrivals to be… Read More »
Airlines recognized for disability inclusion
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines all received perfect scores on the 2022 Disability… Read More »
JetBlue to acquire Spirit Airlines
JetBlue Airways has reached an agreement to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion, which would make JetBlue the nation’s fifth… Read More »
Southwest eliminates expiration dates for flight credits
Southwest Airlines has announced that new and currently valid flight credits will never expire, eliminating the requirement that passengers use… Read More »
Southwest CEO cites high summer travel demand
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan credited record operating performance for sustaining Southwest Airlines through the busy summer travel period. Jordan says… Read More »
American gives $1.2M in scholarships to staff dependents
The American Airlines Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships to 452 students in eight countries who are… Read More »
Delta celebrates 65 years of service to Mexico
Delta Air Lines is celebrating 65 years of service between the US and Mexico. In addition to operating its own… Read More »
Alaska Airlines sponsors “aloha shirt day”
Alaska Airlines celebrated its Hawaiian connection by sponsoring “aloha shirt day” at a San Francisco Giants game. “We wanted to… Read More »
FAA rule would require second barrier protecting cockpits
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new rules, required by a 2018 law, that would require new commercial aircraft to… Read More »
Indoor water park, hotel coming to Fargo, N.D.
Renderings of a new indoor water park and hotel in Fargo, N.D., have been unveiled by EPIC Companies of West… Read More »