What’s up with NYC’s Waldorf Astoria redo? Cost, mostly
The partial conversion of New York City’s storied Waldorf Astoria to luxury condos, one of the most ambitious projects of… Read More »
Manhattan hotels trading at deep discounts
Hotel owner in New York City are selling assets at deep discounts to buyers who are bullish about the area’s… Read More »
US hotel profits climb to 28-month high
US hotels saw gross operating profit per available room at $83.81 hit its highest point since November 2019 in March,… Read More »
Pacers owner leads team seeking Indy hotel complex
A group headed by the owner of the Indiana Pacers is proposing a $250 million mixed-use development with a 16-story… Read More »
American, Gol partnership to expand Fla. Service
Its partnership with American Airlines has Brazilian carrier Gol eyeing a significant expansion of service between South America and Florida…. Read More »
Thailand lifts restrictions for vaccinated travelers
Thailand has lifted test requirements and quarantine for travelers who are fully vaccinated. The amount of health insurance also has… Read More »
Southwest CEO optimistic about corporate travel recovery
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan expressed optimism about the recovery of corporate business travel. “Demand is strong — that’s leisure… Read More »
Business travel making a comeback
Recent surveys have found that business travel is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, with conventions and conferences among the top reasons… Read More »
Delta, United, JetBlue extend voucher expiration
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have extended unused travel vouchers issued during the pandemic until the end of 2023…. Read More »
UPS donates $10K to child care center
UPS has donated $10,000 to the Backside Learning Center, which serves the families of employees at the Churchill Downs horse… Read More »
United marks 75 years of serving Hawaii
United Airlines celebrated 75 years of serving Hawaii with a May 2 event at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in… Read More »
Southwest employee marks Asian heritage month
Southwest Airlines marked the start of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an essay and video by Christel… Read More »
Air Canada starts new routes from Quebec City
Air Canada has launched two new routes to Calgary and Vancouver from Quebec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport. “These new… Read More »
Southwest exec discusses sustainability plan
Stacy Malphurs, vice president of supply chain management and environmental sustainability at Southwest Airlines, said the carrier has an “actionable… Read More »
UPS to speed package processing with RFIDs
UPS will deploy RFIDs on packages at 100 facilities this year, aiming to avoid manual scanning and speed up package… Read More »
Alaska Airlines offers early boarding to Star Wars fans
On May 4, which fans celebrate as Star Wars Day — as in “May the fourth be with you” —… Read More »
Delta partners with Australian airline
Delta Air Lines is entering an interline agreement with Australia’s Regional Express, a carrier known as Rex, which will allow… Read More »
JetBlue features offerings from Black-owned wineries
Through June 30, JetBlue will feature a wine list from five Black-owned wineries in premium cabins. “This latest effort underscores… Read More »
JetBlue CEO calls for access to SAF in N.Y.
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes and Rick Cotton, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, called… Read More »
Teslas available to rent from Resorts World Las Vegas
Resorts World Las Vegas has partnered with EVolve Rental, the first carbon neutral rental car company in the US, to… Read More »
Travel’s future: Space hotel development
Orbital Assembly has been designing a new hotel that is set to open in 2025 and will include futurist concepts… Read More »
Terrapin CEO talks on hotel acquisitions
Terrapin Hospitality added 17 hotels to its management portfolio this year, following its acquisition of K Partners in September 2021…. Read More »
Calif. tourism up from 2020 but still below pre-COVID levels
A new report by Visit California found that in 2021, the state’s tourism economy improved, bringing with it a 46%… Read More »
Fremont Hotel announces expansion to casino, dining
Fremont Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is expanding its casino floor and replacing its buffet with a new dining… Read More »
Hersha Hospitality Trust selling properties for $505M
Hersha Hospitality Trust is selling seven hotels for $505 million — $360,000 per key — as part of its strategy… Read More »
A4A CEO: Air travel demand “getting better”
Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio appeared on Full Measure to discuss the recovery of air travel demand… Read More »