Legoland theme park, hotel to rise in Beijing
A Legoland theme park is expected to open in the Fangshan District in Beijing. The 304,000-square-meter Legoland Beijing Resort, a… Read More »
31-story tower with hotel planned for Charlotte, N.C.
Construction may begin late this year on a $600 million, 31-story tower in Charlotte, N.C., said Sagar Rathie, managing director… Read More »
Savannah, Ga., mayor lobbies state for hotel tax hike
Savannah, Ga., Mayor Van Johnson insists the Georgia legislature is passing up a “win-win-win” opportunity by delaying action on the… Read More »
American pilot helps build LGBTQ support network
After becoming a pilot in 2008, David Pettet became an active member of the National Gay Pilots Association, which he… Read More »
Air Canada restores schedule, adds new routes
Air Canada said it will operate 90% of its pre-pandemic North American schedule by this summer and launch seven new… Read More »
American Airlines exec explains “truths” and expectations
American Airlines’ communications department has an eight-item list of common values that outlines expectations for employees, establishes a baseline for… Read More »
Delta flyer thanks crew who helped him survive heart attack
Delta Air Lines shared the reunion between Scott McCulloch and three flight attendants who helped him when he suffered a… Read More »
Southwest set to resume work on headquarters expansion
Southwest Airlines is gearing up to restart work on the expansion of its Dallas headquarters that will add training space…. Read More »
IHG buoyed by 2021 profit turnaround
IHG Hotels & Resorts voiced high hopes for the end of the pandemic last week after reporting a pretax profit… Read More »
Hotel idea revived for Alaska’s largest airport
The possibility of adding a hotel to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has been raised again. A hotel has been… Read More »
High-end Catskills campground lowers sale price
The Camp Here Here glampsite in New York’s Catskill Mountains, with nine luxury cabins among its amenities, can be had… Read More »
Calif. county ballot referendum could raise hotel tax
Voters in Santa Cruz County on California’s Pacific Coast will be asked in June to approve increases in hotel and… Read More »
Drake’s name dropped from San Francisco hotel
The Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco is losing the name it bore for 94 years in one of… Read More »
Switzerland eases most travel restrictions
Switzerland has dropped almost all its restrictions for foreign travelers as the incidence of the coronavirus has plunged. However, US… Read More »
Host celebrates Q4 success with Noble merger unveiling
Host Hotels & Resorts accompanied a glowing fourth-quarter earnings report last week with the announcement it’s acquired a 49% interest… Read More »
Virgin Galactic now taking reservations for space
Virgin Galactic is now booking for the trip of a lifetime into space for $450,000. The 90-minute flight includes breathtaking… Read More »
Hard Rock eyes potential locations for NYC casino
The gambling, hospitality and entertainment company Hard Rock wants to build a $2 billion casino in New York City and… Read More »
Delta passengers can pay over time with American Express
American Express cardholders can now book Delta Air Lines flights and pay for them over time. The option is available… Read More »
American Airlines cuts schedule due to aircraft delay
American Airlines will cut back its summer schedule due to delays in receiving new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline will… Read More »
United’s pilot academy purchases training aircraft
United Airlines’ Aviate Academy has purchased 25 TRAC SR20 aircraft. The planes are designed specifically for pilot training with state-of-the… Read More »
Delta to add new Hawaii routes this year
Delta Air Lines will add three new routes to Hawaii at the end of 2022 in time for the holidays…. Read More »
Alaska positioned to meet strong domestic demand
As passengers return to travel in the wake of relaxed travel restrictions, Alaska Airlines announced its new subscription plan for… Read More »
A4A: Investment needed to scale and speed sustainability goals
New engine types are under development and sustainable fuel production is ramping up, but government investment is necessary for the… Read More »
Southwest adds Unshattered to upcycling program
Southwest Airlines is adding Unshattered to its Repurpose with a Purpose program, which aims to upcycle aircraft components and support… Read More »
Air Canada CEO calls for easing travel restrictions
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau called on the Canadian government to go further in easing pandemic travel restrictions. “If bars… Read More »
Qatar Airways says Airbus using A321neo as leverage in A350 paint row
Qatar Airways accused Airbus on Feb. 18 of revoking an order for 50 A321neo jets to put pressure on the… Read More »