Signs of hospitality life sprout in Bay Area
Six hotels have opened recently or will open soon in San Francisco’s Bay Area, heralding a comeback from the pandemic-induced… Read More »
Las Vegas resort adds indoor grid team to partnerships
M Resort has signed a sponsorship deal with the Vegas Knight Hawks team in the fledgling Indoor Football League. The… Read More »
Shanghai Disney Resort in China closes temporarily
Shanghai Disney Resort has shut down Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown and Wishing Star Park until further notice due to the rising… Read More »
STR: US lodging continues climb, tops some 2019 stats
February’s US hotel performance edged past January’s and managed to surpass that of February 2019 by some metrics, STR reports…. Read More »
Southwest highlights sales associate in video
Southwest Airlines continues its celebration of Women’s History Month with a video highlighting Monique Bolden, an inside sales associate for… Read More »
Alaska Airlines honors late Rep. Young with patriotic flight
Alaska Airlines provided a patriotic-themed aircraft to fly Rep. Don Young’s body back to Washington, D.C. When he died on… Read More »
FAA offers to assist in China Eastern Airlines investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration said it is “ready to assist in the investigation efforts if asked” after a China Eastern… Read More »
American fields all-female tech ops team at AMT competition
American Airlines is fielding its first-ever all-female team in this year’s Aerospace Maintenance Competition. “I have been doing this for… Read More »
Alaska’s pilot program partners with Md. College
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is one of two historically Black institutions that are offering scholarships as part of… Read More »
Wyo. airport prepares for multi-million improvement project
Jackson Hole Airport in Jackson, Wyo., will undergo major renovations from April 11 to June 28. The $44 million airport… Read More »
TSA to deploy improved airport scanners
The Transportation Security Administration is investing up to $781.2 million in new scanning equipment that should speed passengers through checkpoints… Read More »
US airlines partner with sustainable aviation fuel companies
As they work toward a shared goal of net-zero emissions in 2050, the world’s airlines, including U.S. carriers, are investing… Read More »
Suburban Studios takes Choice into economy realm
Choice Hotels International plans a new look and new name for its Suburban Extended Stay franchise brand in pursuit of… Read More »
“Jumanji” franchise will extend to lodging, beyond
Merlin Entertainments has signed an exclusive agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment to construct “Jumanji”-themed hotel rooms, attractions, rides, lands and… Read More »
Traveler poll finds resounding local sensitivity
A survey by the woman- and veteran-owned booking platform Kind Traveler found 96% of travelers wanting to have a positive… Read More »
New normal leaves daily hotel housekeeping behind
The traditional hotel staple of daily housekeeping is fading into history for a range of reasons, including staff shortages, pandemic-inspired… Read More »
RevPAR recovery accelerating, analysis finds
CBRE Hotels Research has brightened its outlook for hotel revenue per room, forecasting a return to 2019 nominal levels by… Read More »
IHG’s China express chugs on through COVID-19 chill
IHG Hotels & Resorts has grand plans to expand in China, despite the market’s fall to last place among the… Read More »
Canada drops test requirement for vaccinated travelers
Canada will drop its COVID-19 test requirement for vaccinated travelers entering the country starting on April 1. “Adjustments to Canada’s… Read More »
Delta, Airbus collaborate on hydrogen-powered aircraft
Delta Air Lines will work with Airbus on the manufacturer’s effort to develop a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft. “To pull the… Read More »
Aircraft noise exposure has declined significantly
The number of people affected by aircraft noise has declined significantly due to improvements in technology and shifts in flight… Read More »
American Airlines to resume selling alcohol on flights
American Airlines will resume selling alcoholic beverages April 18 on domestic flights over 250 miles and also shorter international flights,… Read More »