Black hotel owner seeks to bring more color into industry
A 34-year-old Atlantan who owns three hotels is out to raise the number of fellow African-Americans heading lodging businesses, currently… Read More »
American, Expedia offer customized purchases
American Airlines is expanding its partnership with Expedia, allowing passengers who purchase flights through the travel site to customize their… Read More »
Federal mask mandate extended to May 3
The Centers for Disease Control is keeping the mask mandate for air travel and public transportation in place for two… Read More »
Alaska Airlines offers full Paine Field schedule
Alaska Airlines will offer a full flight schedule from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., starting in June. “Paine Field is… Read More »
American sticks to plan for resuming alcohol sales
American Airlines will stick to its plan to resume serving alcohol on domestic flights April 18 even though the federal… Read More »
UPS pilots to fly Thunder Over Louisville
A crew of UPS pilots will join the Thunder Over Louisville air show, which returns to full capacity this year… Read More »
United retains 2 long-haul Hawaii routes
United Airlines will continue operating two Hawaii routes that were added to meet the pandemic-era demand for leisure destinations. The… Read More »
A4A urges lifting of pandemic-era transportation policies
Appearing on both ABC World News Tonight and NBC Nightly News, A4A President and CEO Nick Calio urged the CDC… Read More »
Administration extends transportation mask mandate
The Centers for Disease Control announced that the mask mandate for air travel and public transportation will be extended for… Read More »
American Airlines to reopen final airport lounge
The full slate of American Airlines’ Flagship Lounges will be back in operation when the Chicago location reopens April 21…. Read More »
Dallas airport to create digital twin of runway and terminal
A digital twin to be created for a runway and terminal at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will help the… Read More »
Wood taken to new heights in architecture
Wood is increasingly finding its way into supporting structures for ever taller buildings. Eric Niiler explores the example of a… Read More »
Mass. community college invites aspiring hotel workers
Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts is offering a free seven-week course in hotel operations, covering the business from front desk… Read More »
Boardwalk hotel tower idea sparks mayor’s race N.J.
Both Mayor Jay Gillian and his re-election opponent, Councilman Keith Hartzell, proclaim strong opposition to opening the Boardwalk in Ocean… Read More »
Startups tailor loyalty cards to smaller hotel chains
The Selina chain of more than 130 premium hostels and hotels is among smaller lodging companies that have entered the… Read More »
London West Hollywood Hotel at Beverly Hills up for sale
The impending sale of the 226-room London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills could fetch about $384 million, observers say, placing… Read More »
Sommelier at Ireland’s Cliff House part of “seamless” team
Alexandra Raitaneva, restaurant manager and head sommelier at the Michelin-starred restaurant at the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, Ireland, works… Read More »
Hoteliers urged to start taking tech into tomorrow today
Cloud-based data storage and other advanced technology are a must for hotel operators seeking to streamline operations, navigate the challenging… Read More »
Delta CEO looks toward recovery with “historic” demand
“The demand is phenomenal,” Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said on CNBC’s Squawk Box, noting that the airline is… Read More »
Biden calls for sustainable aviation fuel tax credit
President Joe Biden renewed his call Tuesday for a sustainable aviation fuel blender’s tax credit, praising US airlines for their… Read More »
A4A sends new letter urging Biden administration to lift testing, mask requirements
News reports indicate that predeparture testing requirements will remain in place and the federal mask mandate will not end before… Read More »
Southwest boosts flight schedules
Southwest Airlines is boosting service on many routes and adding some new ones within California. Other routes seeing increased service… Read More »
Southwest offers corporate sustainability programs
Southwest Airlines is offering an array of sustainability programs for corporate customers, including one that enables companies to earn funds… Read More »
Major hoteliers weigh status of 3rd-party hotels in Russia
Marriott International, Inc. and IHG Hotels & Resorts say they are assessing their agreements with third-party operators of their hotels… Read More »
$36M Marriott San Antonio Airport completed after delays
The Chicago-based Bricton Group has finished the $36 million conversion of the closed Holiday Inn hotel tower into the new… Read More »
S. Korean firm will dump N. Korean resort idled by shooting
South Korean lodging operator Ananti plans to write off its Mount Kumgang resort and golf course in North Korea, which… Read More »