Federal transportation mask mandate no longer in effect
The Biden administration announced that the federal transportation mask mandate will no longer be enforced following the ruling of a… Read More »
CDC revamps travel advisory rankings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has altered its system for evaluating and communicating risks associated with COVID-19, and… Read More »
American restarts inflight alcohol service
American Airlines is resuming alcohol sales onboard today after pausing for more than two years. The airline will “slowly reintroduce… Read More »
Hotel asset managers looking up, with staffing as caveat
A survey of 84 members of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association indicates qualified optimism for industry recovery, along with serious… Read More »
Waterborne guestrooms take space needs to outer space
Guests with plenty of bucks to float can spend nights plying the ocean in flying saucer-shaped hotel rooms created by… Read More »
State-funded L.A. County lodging buys will aid homeless
Los Angeles County plans to purchase a hotel and two motels into temporary housing for homeless people using a state… Read More »
Hotel Pegasus sign fix will cost Dallas taxpayers $358K
The Dallas City Council has approved using $358,000 in tax dollars to repair a damaged 30-ton Pegasus sign atop the… Read More »
“Field of Dreams” project with hotel said to be near reality
A hotel, dormitories and an array of baseball diamonds may open for business next year at the Iowa site near… Read More »
Asia-Pacific rush highlighted by Hyatt’s plans for 760 hotels
Hilton Hotels is leading a resurgence in Asia-Pacific expansion by lodging firms betting on a post-pandemic explosion in travel, especially… Read More »
Hyatt cuts off dealings with 2nd hotel in Russia
Hyatt Hotels has responded to the invasion of Ukraine by suspending services provided under a management agreement with the Hyatt… Read More »
United resumes flights between Los Angeles, London
United Airlines resumed service between Los Angeles and London for the first time in two years on April 16.
US airlines prepare for busy summer travel season
US airlines are preparing for peak travel season as demand for air travel spikes. “We’re seeing an increase in demand… Read More »
UPS moves goods across New York Harbor by barge
UPS is trying out a new way to move goods across New York Harbor: transporting cargo containers by barge from… Read More »
Dallas Love Field Airport boasts a rich history
Dallas Love Field once had ice skating and roller rinks, and it was the first airport to install a moving… Read More »
Strong air travel demand over holiday weekend
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 6.5 million people between Thursday and Saturday. Thursday, April 14, was the second… Read More »
Dallas airport to upgrade cargo facilities
DFW International Airport will invest $119 million to upgrade its cargo handling facilities. “Right now, about 98% of international e-commerce… Read More »
Battle Creek, Mich., hotel will double as teaching site
Hospitality career training for high school and college students will be featured at the McCamly Plaza Hotel in Battle Creek,… Read More »
Graton Rancheria tribe proposes casino, hotel expansion
The Graton Resort and Casino in Sonoma County, Calif., which is owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, filed… Read More »
Buyout, privatization of GreenTree reportedly in offing
China-based GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. could go private if its management team’s talks with buyout firm CCIC Capital reach fruition,… Read More »
Inflation surge can’t quell pent-up wanderlust
Hotel room rates have jumped 25.1% over the past year, the Federal Reserve reports, highlighting the general impact on travel… Read More »
Locals laud Fla. hotel project that irked Congress members
A forthcoming government-owned luxury hotel whose partial funding with COVID relief funds drew fire from Congress was hailed this week… Read More »
Sit down with culinary union, labor judge tells Red Rock
Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas has been ordered by a National Labor Relations Board judge to bargain with the… Read More »