New normal leaves daily hotel housekeeping behind
The traditional hotel staple of daily housekeeping is fading into history for a range of reasons, including staff shortages, pandemic-inspired… Read More »
Traveler poll finds resounding local sensitivity
A survey by the woman- and veteran-owned booking platform Kind Traveler found 96% of travelers wanting to have a positive… Read More »
RevPAR recovery accelerating, analysis finds
CBRE Hotels Research has brightened its outlook for hotel revenue per room, forecasting a return to 2019 nominal levels by… Read More »
IHG’s China express chugs on through COVID-19 chill
IHG Hotels & Resorts has grand plans to expand in China, despite the market’s fall to last place among the… Read More »
Canada drops test requirement for vaccinated travelers
Canada will drop its COVID-19 test requirement for vaccinated travelers entering the country starting on April 1. “Adjustments to Canada’s… Read More »
Aircraft noise exposure has declined significantly
The number of people affected by aircraft noise has declined significantly due to improvements in technology and shifts in flight… Read More »
Delta, Airbus collaborate on hydrogen-powered aircraft
Delta Air Lines will work with Airbus on the manufacturer’s effort to develop a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft. “To pull the… Read More »
American Airlines to resume selling alcohol on flights
American Airlines will resume selling alcoholic beverages April 18 on domestic flights over 250 miles and also shorter international flights,… Read More »
United Airlines’ pilot academy embraces diversity, inclusion
United Airlines’ new Aviate Academy aims to make pilot training more accessible by removing both aspirational and financial obstacles for… Read More »
Alaska Airlines donates travel to cancer patients
Alaska Airlines and GCI will donate a million air miles annually for three years to help Alaskan cancer patients travel… Read More »
Southwest supports anti-trafficking organization
Southwest Airlines is highlighting New Friends New Life, a nonprofit organization that assists women who have survived sex trafficking and… Read More »
Downtown hotel plan revival weighed in Raleigh, N.C.
City officials are taking a new look at a 500-room convention center hotel plan from 2018 for downtown Raleigh, N.C.,… Read More »
Google expands free hotel booking, adds other services
Google is adding to its Search and Maps the free hotel booking it launched a year ago on Google Hotel…. Read More »
Dior’s new hotel immerses guests in the luxury brand
Dior’s remodeled Paris flagship and headquarters at 30 Avenue Montaigne features a lighter, brighter boutique, a museum, three restaurants and… Read More »
Accommodations look to appeal to remote, hybrid workers
With many people still working from home at least part-time, hotels and other lodging options are seeking to draw those… Read More »
Planned water park in Derbyshire, England, draws concerns
Plans to build a water park called Amber Rock Resort on a former quarry in Derbyshire, England, have been met… Read More »
Dior’s new hotel immerses guests in the luxury brand
Dior’s remodeled Paris flagship and headquarters at 30 Avenue Montaigne features a lighter, brighter boutique, a museum, three restaurants and… Read More »
Multiple deals in PREIT’s sales pipeline
Pennsylvania REIT has several sales pending in its pipeline, with the properties involved including hotel development parcels, multifamily buildings and… Read More »
NYC hotels take COVID-linked insurance claims to court
Three New York City hotels have sued their insurers, maintaining that their policies covered the massive losses suffered because of… Read More »
Accommodations look to appeal to remote, hybrid workers
With many people still working from home at least part-time, hotels and other lodging options are seeking to draw those… Read More »
How to transition back to business travel
Resuming business travel after a long hiatus can be difficult, so carefully consider which trips offer the best value, ease… Read More »
Delta builds corporate responsibility into supply chain
Delta Air Lines is partnering with EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings, to integrate environmental and social responsibility goals… Read More »
Air Canada opens cold chain cargo facility
Air Canada has opened a $16 million cold chain handling facility at Toronto Pearson International Airport. “The enhanced temperature-controlled facility… Read More »
Delta flies Paralympians home from Beijing
Delta Air Lines flew members of the US Paralympic Team home to Salt Lake City on March 15 following the… Read More »
FedEx invests $200M in Alaska cargo facility
FedEx is investing nearly $200 million in its cargo facilities at Alaska’s Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. “Right now cargo… Read More »
UPS to deliver Novavax vaccine in Europe
UPS is partnering with Novavax to deliver the biotech company’s COVID-19 vaccine to 27 EU countries. “The extensive infrastructure UPS… Read More »