New ways afoot across the board, lodging execs note
“Bleisure” travel by businesspeople working remotely, mobile dining and locally oriented experiential stays are prominent trends heading into the post-pandemic… Read More »
Nev. convention center, Vegas Loop projects advance
Officials in Las Vegas have agreed to release $435 million for the third phase of renovations to the Las Vegas… Read More »
$500M scored by Electra-AKA independent hotels venture
Electra America Hospitality Group has exceeded its first-round funding goal of $500 million for acquisition of independent hotels in prime… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines kicks off hiring initiative
Hawaiian Airlines is looking to hire hundreds of employees for airport, operational and administrative roles as air travel demand continues… Read More »
Airlines support humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine
Delta Air Lines is supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine through contributions to the American Red Cross and Global Red Cross… Read More »
Southwest to transfer livery honoring founder
Southwest Airlines is retiring two 737-700s featuring retro desert gold paint schemes, but the livery honoring founder Herb Kelleher will… Read More »
FedEx Express CEO named
Richard Smith, the son of FedEx founder, chairman and CEO Frederick Smith, will take over as president and CEO of… Read More »
OTA move seen as sign of hotel-vacation rental blending
London-based startup OTA Insight, which helps hotels track competitors’ rates, announced the purchase of a Madrid-based gatherer of business information… Read More »
Construction begins on $750M Las Vegas hotel-casino
Station Casinos has commenced construction of its long-expected Durango hotel and casino in Las Vegas as it works on others… Read More »
Host takes massive loss with Sheraton Times Square sale
Host Hotels & Resorts is reportedly selling the Sheraton New York Times Square to New York-based MCR for $356 million,… Read More »
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt send Russia to sidelines
Marriott International said Thursday it would place a hold on hotel openings and all future hotel development and investment in… Read More »
Technology tools are changing travel in 2022
Apps for hotel reservations, room service and car rentals are some of the top travel technology tools stemming from COVID-19… Read More »
JetBlue founder’s new airline takes off with new routes
Breeze Airways, a startup airline launched by JetBlue Airways’ founder David Neeleman, is expanding to add as many as 77… Read More »
Loews shares earnings to ease teachers’ hardship
Loews Hotels & Resorts is recognizing the pandemic’s toll on the teaching profession by donating 2% of revenues from business… Read More »
Robots deliver food at 2 Fla. Hotels
Robots are helping feed guests at two Florida hotels. Betty-bot brings orders to restaurant tables at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale… Read More »
High-tech airport terminal expansion in Orlando nears completion
The approximately $3 billion expansion of Orlando International Airport in Florida is about 90% complete, according to the Greater Orlando… Read More »
The Palm in Dubai, UAE, gets new Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
The new Taj Exotica Resort & Spa has opened at The Palm in Dubai, UAE. The five-star resort offers 325… Read More »
American Express to open Atlanta airport lounge
American Express plans to open a new Centurion Lounge in 2023 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport which will be the… Read More »
Delta invests in sustainability fund
Delta Air Lines is investing in TPG Rise Climate, a fund that focuses on sustainable solutions in clean energy and… Read More »
American adds 600 Miami-based customer agents
American Airlines plans to hire more than 400 customer service employees, in addition to 200 now in training. “As the… Read More »
Alaska Airlines launches pilot training school
In partnership with Oregon’s Hillsboro Aero Academy, Alaska Airlines is launching a pilot training program, offering low-interest school loans and… Read More »
Biden administration extends mask mandate for transportation
The Biden administration announced that the federal transportation mask mandate, which was set to expire on March 18, will be… Read More »
Delta adds array of plant-based meals
Delta Air Lines is adding new vegetarian and plant-based dishes to its premium cabin menu this month, complementing “mindful” inflight… Read More »
Miss. city seeks permission to raise hotel tax
Tourism in Laurel, Miss., has climbed since the debut of the HGTV television show “Home Town,” spurring a proposal to… Read More »
How has technology changed in travel?
Technology has changed the travel industry, from digital room keys to apps and the rise of virtual queues. Since the… Read More »
Analysts consider whether gas prices will impact travel
Tourism analysts in Nevada are looking at whether rising gas prices will negatively affect travel to Las Vegas. Nevada Resorts… Read More »