Some airports allow non-travelers to access terminals
The Ontario International Airport near Los Angeles launched the ONT+ program, which allows non-travelers to apply for a pass to… Read More »
United, Jaguar partner for all-electric gate-to-gate transfers
United Airlines has teamed up with Jaguar North America to allow United MileagePlus Premier members gate-to-gate transfers in the I-Pace… Read More »
Caption by Hyatt brand debuts in Memphis, Tenn.
Memphis’ new Caption by Hyatt encourages both guests and staff to “Be you, see you, do you.” That motto gives… Read More »
10,000 NYC hotel rooms are still closed
Despite an occupancy rate of 86%, 10,000 New York City rooms in 46 hotels remain shuttered two years after they… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to expand its Boeing fleet
Alaska Airlines will buy an additional 52 Boeing 737 Max planes through 2026 with the option to buy 105 more… Read More »
How Choice’s Ron Burgett got where he is
Ron Burgett had planned to become a doctor but shifted into business and followed the opportunities that have led him… Read More »
JetBlue prepares for continued growth
JetBlue Airways reported plans to hire 1,000 pilots into next year and expand flying 1% to 4% in the fourth… Read More »
Banyan acquires Castle Inn in Orlando, Fla.
Orlando’s Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott, is being acquired by Banyan Investment Group. The 213-room hotel is across the… Read More »
Meyer Jabara’s next generation pivots for growth
The pandemic has provided many challenges for Meyer Jabara Hotels but also many opportunities. The family-owned company shifted management as… Read More »
American to phase out first class, add more business class seats
American Airlines plans to phase out first class in favor of more business class seats. “The quality of the business… Read More »
4 spooky hotels for the perfect Halloween getaway
Halloween is fast approaching and there can be nowhere better to get into the spirit of things than one of… Read More »
Where to look for business travel savings
Transporting rather than shipping supplies, using loyalty programs and limiting luggage are among ways to make business travel cheaper, writes… Read More »
Barcelona hotel wins award for world’s best hotel suite
The 5-star Majestic Hotel & Spa Hotel in Barcelona, Spain, has won the accolade of Best Hotel Suite in the… Read More »
Delta improves reliability into the fall
As demand for air travel has soared, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the carrier has improved staffing to… Read More »
Tips for keeping employees
To help the hotel industry with the ongoing challenge of finding and keeping the right workers, Larry and Adam Mogelonsky… Read More »
Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its portfolio
Fourteen properties are now part of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the largest independent hotel brand. The US properties include Salamander… Read More »
Wanted: Chief Eats Officer
Ramada by Wyndham is seeking a Chief Eats Officer with a salary $10,000 and all-expense-paid travel budget. It’s a tough… Read More »
Room2 blends apartments, hotels into “hometels”
Independent hotel company Room2 has combined hotels and apartments into “hometels.” They are developed to be low-carbon emission, pet friendly… Read More »
Knoxville’s new Hotel Cleo has deep roots
The 1898 Hope Brothers Building in Knoxville, Tenn., has been transformed into Hotel Cleo, which opens in December. The 16-room… Read More »
Delta, Seahawks raise funds for breast cancer research
The Seattle Seahawks are partnering with Delta Air Lines to donate the savings from a less expensive airport handling arrangement… Read More »
Researchers use plant waste to make sustainable fuel
Researchers are developing a method for making sustainable aviation fuel from lignin, a tough biopolymer that makes up one-third of… Read More »
Iowa city seeking hotel developers
City leaders in Burlington, Iowa, are seeking developers for hotels and other amenities to attract visitors. Burlington Mayor Jon Billups… Read More »