One-on-One With Hard Rock Hotels

Hard Rock Hotels offers guests a unique experience – giving visitors an upscale stay just like rock star royalty. With… Read More »
Epicurean Atlanta makes debut as COVID-19 eases

The upscale Epicurean Atlanta hotel opened last week as Georgia’s latest coronavirus surge began to recede. The member of Marriott… Read More »
Concerns loom as Hawaii hotels post strong August

Hotel revenue and average room rates in Hawaii surpassed 2019 levels in August despite persistent worries about the coronavirus and… Read More »
Hilton unleashes pet welcome at extended-stay hotels

Hilton Hotels Corp. is following the scent of rising consumer demand by designating two extend-stay brands 100% pet friendly as… Read More »
Margaritaville Resort Times Square snags $317M refi

Developers of the Margaritaville Resort Times Square that opened this summer say the $317 million refinancing package they’ve secured is… Read More »
Mich. casino completes expansion project

Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Mich., has completed the fourth phase of an expansion that increased the size of the… Read More »
$2.5B later, L.A. landmark will reopen as hotel, more

The Fairmont Century Plaza, one of Los Angeles’ most noted hotels, will reopen as part of a mixed-use development after… Read More »
White House travel opening hailed by trade group

The Biden administration’s announcement Monday that vaccinated travelers may enter the country beginning in November “is a major turning point… Read More »
The Norwegian Prima Debuts Entertainment and Onboard Experiences

Norwegian Cruise Line has debuted the entertainment and onboard experiences available for its latest ship, the Norwegian Prima, which will… Read More »
Crystal Cruises Extends Vaccine Requirement Through 2022

Crystal River Cruises has extended its vaccination requirement for all guests and crew through December 2022 to allow for easy… Read More »
Spain’s Vueling to take over 18 of Air France’s Orly slots

Vueling Airlines (VY, Barcelona El Prat) has been selected by the European Commission to take over up to 18 daily… Read More »
Southwest to open MRO facility in Baltimore

Southwest Airlines (WN, Dallas Love Field) is to build and manage a USD135 million maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility… Read More »
Nigerian regulator gets tough on outstanding charges

Nigerian start-ups and existing airlines must agree to an automatic deduction of aeronautical charges by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority… Read More »
Maldives’ FlyMe to debut scheduled int’l ops

FlyMe (Maldives) (VP, Malé) is to commence scheduled international passenger flights on September 29 with a twice-weekly service between Maamigili,… Read More »
DOT to reallocate ex-Southwest slots at Newark to an LCC

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is planning to reallocate 16 peak hour slots at New York Newark, returned by… Read More »
Asian, EU regulators argue over slot usage rules

Airlines could be forced to operate unviable long-haul services between the European Union and the Far East, despite a lack… Read More »
OMR Corp. to acquire parent of Canada’s Cascadia Air

Canadian commuter airline Cascadia Air (CBF, Penticton) is to receive a shot in the arm with the acquisition of its… Read More »
Airbus and partners target more energy efficient flights

Airbus, Air France and DSNA, the French Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), have begun working towards the development of “most… Read More »
Caeli Nova agreement to expand Airbus’ sustainable technology offering

Breathing technology expert Caeli Nova is signing a Co-Development Partnership Agreement with Airbus to enhance technical collaboration on Cordillera, Caeli… Read More »
Lola Ceases Operations, Touts ‘Next Phase’

Small-and-midsize-enterprise-focused travel management provider Lola has shuttered its services, according to a notice on its website citing “new things to… Read More »
“Airport of the Year” award to Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport has been deemed worthy of the “Airport of the Year” award at the “2021 Air Transport Awards”, one… Read More »
Western Sydney International will get passengers moving faster

17th September 2021: Cutting-edge technology and innovative design will come together on the airfield at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird… Read More »