Milestone reached at Charlotte, N.C., airport expansion
Crews have finished about half of a $608 million lobby expansion at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, and… Read More »
Atlanta airport expansion includes wine bar
The expansion of Concourse T at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will feature a Vino Volo wine bar and a gourmet… Read More »
Star Alliance card to allow point use across airlines
The Star Alliance, which includes United Airlines, plans to offer a credit card that allows passengers to redeem points earned… Read More »
Kimpton Hotels teams with Wag! to take pet parade lead
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is partnering with a mobile-based canine services company called Wag! to offer professional dog walking, sitting… Read More »
Southwest’s Seattle crew wins sustainability honor
The Port of Seattle has awarded Southwest Airlines’ team at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport its “Sustainable Century Aviation Award” for 2022…. Read More »
Ala. airport approved for space vehicle landings
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Huntsville International Airport as a landing site for space vehicles. The Alabama airport is… Read More »
US domestic business travel improving
Signs suggest that business travel is returning within the US, with increases in business meetings, conventions and trade shows as… Read More »
United launches “Good Leads the Way” campaign
Linking its leadership efforts on behalf of customer service, diversity and sustainability, United Airlines is launching a new national campaign… Read More »
Behind that cocktail hangs a tale, starring hotel bar
From the Black Russian at Hotel Metropole in Brussels, Belgium, to the Rob Roy at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria,… Read More »
UPS CEO honored with Atlanta leadership award
The Council for Quality Growth is honoring UPS CEO Carol Tome with this year’s Four Pillar Award for her leadership… Read More »
United CEO upbeat on travel outlook
In an interview discussing rising travel demand, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby credited returning travel for reinvigorating office culture as… Read More »
Buddhavanam theme park debuts in Telangana, India
An inauguration ceremony Saturday marked the opening of a Buddhist heritage theme park called Buddhavanam in Telangana, India. The theme… Read More »
Manitoba weighs larger hotel role in trafficking watch
Legislation being considered by the Manitoba government would address human trafficking by requiring hotels, short-term rentals and online booking operators… Read More »
Las Vegas casino’s staffers hit jackpot with $5K bonuses
The Cosmopolitan casino-hotel in Las Vegas has given $5,000 to each of its 5,000-plus workers, with the one-time surprise bonus… Read More »
Get busy getting green, investors exhort hospitality
Investors are ratcheting up the pressure on hoteliers to take action on sustainability and climate change, JLL’s Gilda Perez-Alvarado reports… Read More »
San Francisco airport Hilton Garden Inn sale finalized
Summit Hotel Properties has completed the $75 million sale of the Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport North through its… Read More »
Layover lodging: Transit hotels fill niche for weary flyers
Airports throughout the world offer transit hotels for travelers caught between flights who need a few hours’ sleep in unadorned… Read More »
2025 forecast for travel’s full comeback, with caveats
International travel from North America and overall is projected to rebound to 2019 levels by 2025 in a new analysis… Read More »
$1B expansion planned for Nev. Airport
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is planning a roughly $1 billion expansion over six to eight years at Reno-Tahoe International Airport… Read More »
United launches service to the Azores
United Airlines’ inaugural flight to the Azores included many passengers and crew members with personal ties to the Portuguese archipelago,… Read More »
United Airlines to bring back P&W-powered 777s
United Airlines is working with the Federal Aviation Administration on the return to service of Boeing 777 aircraft powered by… Read More »
FedEx delivers groceries for Boxed e-commerce platform
The e-commerce grocery platform Boxed has announced a collaboration with FedEx, which will deliver a majority of its orders. The… Read More »
Air Canada restarts service to two Midwest cities
Air Canada has resumed service from Toronto to Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Both routes had been suspended for two years due… Read More »
American adds flights for college football fans
American Airlines is adding almost 70 nonstop flights to its fall schedule to correspond with for dates when college football… Read More »
FedEx makes progress with diversity initiatives in workforce
FedEx’s commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and promoting from within has continued accelerating the company to be a minority-majority… Read More »
Alaska CEO affirms commitment to ensuring reliability
Alaska Airlines affirmed its commitment to running a strong operation and stated it will hire and train 150 new pilots,… Read More »