Dollywood in Tennessee to debut new resort in fall 2023
Work on the new HeartSong Lodge & Resort at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is progressing and on track to… Read More »
Texas’ Newcrestimage buying again after major sell-off
A North Texas hotel firm that sold more than two dozen of its properties in an $822 million deal last… Read More »
Ind. city told it should enlarge hotel-conference center plan
A consulting firm is urging the city of Columbus, Ind., not only to proceed with a contemplated hotel and conference… Read More »
China COVID-19 news lifts US hotel, travel stocks
Hotel, airline, casino and cruise stocks rose in preliminary trading Tuesday as the U.S. market responded to China’s relaxation of… Read More »
A nuclear-powered sky hotel concept went viral
There are many novel ideas out there to make aviation more sustainable, but a new design that has taken the… Read More »
Jackson Hole, Wyo., airport reopens
The Jackson Hole, Wyo., airport has reopened after a two-month shutdown to complete renovations. In addition to $44 million in… Read More »
American Airlines employee shares “coming out” story
Emily Barrow-Sparkman, who followed her parents to a career at American Airlines, “felt overwhelmed with support and positivity” when she… Read More »
Airport screenings set post-pandemic record
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 2.46 million people at airport security checkpoints June 26, for the highest single-day… Read More »
FedEx predicts double-digit profit growth
FedEx expects double-digit growth in profits through 2025. “Our strategy is focused on driving yields, expanding margins, and elevating returns… Read More »
Delta offers rebooking flexibility for July Fourth weekend
Delta Air Lines is offering passengers the opportunity to rebook flights scheduled for the July Fourth weekend, giving “Delta customers… Read More »
JetBlue launches 12th annual “Soar with Reading” initiative
JetBlue’s twelfth annual Soar with Reading program will place five free vending machines in Newark, N.J., this summer to distribute… Read More »
IHG terminates operations in Russia, home to 28 hotels
IHG Hotels & Resorts says it will halt all operations in Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine and… Read More »
Margins start to thin for hospitality but sector remains optimistic
Margins in the lodging sector are starting to soften due to labor issues, rising interest rates and elevated construction costs,… Read More »
Sparks, Nev., casino resort OK’d for late summer opening
Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, Nev., has earned final approval from the state’s Gaming Commission and is on track for… Read More »
Vinpearl partnership grows Marriott presence in Vietnam
Eight hotels comprising 2,200 rooms in Vietnam will undergo development and conversion under a new agreement between Marriott International and… Read More »
Resort stays in S.E. Asia go cheap to narrow tourism gap
Posh hotel stays are going for bargain rates in Southeast Asia as the region courts Western travelers to compensate for… Read More »
N.C. airport executes significant renovations
Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C., is working on $54 million in runway repairs paid for by federal grants…. Read More »
Lemon, lime wedges return to United flights
United Airlines is bringing back lemon and lime wedges and bamboo cocktail stirrers for its in-flight beverage service. In premium… Read More »
Alaska flyers can use miles on Air Tahiti Nui
Alaska Airlines frequent flyers can now use Mileage Plan miles to book flights on Air Tahiti Nui. The airline flies… Read More »
Air Canada resumes Toronto-Milwaukee flights
Air Canada has resumed service between Toronto and Milwaukee, which was paused in 2020. The daily flights will be operated… Read More »
Hotels focus on wellness as industry recovers
Hotel companies are broadening the type of wellness offerings available to customers, including river baths and abdominal massages. “I think… Read More »
American regional carrier triples pay for pilots in July
Envoy Air, which operates regional American Airlines flights, will offer pilots triple pay for the month of July. “We are… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ hedging program pays off
Southwest Airlines’ commitment to hedging the costs of jet fuel has paid dividends as prices have soared above $100 per… Read More »
FedEx continues Ukrainian relief flights
FedEx delivered 52 tons of medical relief supplies to Poland destined to help Ukrainian refugees, part of an ongoing partnership… Read More »
JetBlue employs artificial intelligence
JetBlue is employing artificial intelligence to provide dynamic input for scheduling and price setting. “Collaborating with FLYR, a pioneer of… Read More »
Upscale hotels converge on Nashville, Tenn.
A spate of new luxury hotels dramatizes the resurgence of tourism in Nashville, Tenn., and there’s much more grandeur yet… Read More »