UK may require airlines to pay for wheelchair damage
A proposal by the UK government would require airlines to provide full compensation to people who use mobility aids if… Read More »
NYC’s Hotel Pennsylvania demolition enters new stage
Interior demolition has begun at the 103-year-old Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City, with the exterior scheduled to follow in… Read More »
NYC’s Times Square Edition Hotel building goes to lenders
The 42-story tower that houses the Times Square Edition Hotel in New York City has been acquired in a foreclosure… Read More »
Hotel, water park added at Mich. casino-resort
Island Resort & Casino in Escanaba, Mich., has unveiled a newly completed hotel with 138 guest rooms and luxury suites,… Read More »
Banyan Tree turns COVID-19 discouragement on its head
Singapore-based Banyan Tree Group is defying the growth challenge of the pandemic with a plan to double its portfolio to… Read More »
Cancellations widespread in wake of winter storm
The latest winter storm has caused the cancellation of about 5,200 flights as of Thursday morning, FlightAware reports. And Amtrak… Read More »
Calif. resorts welcome guests as COVID-19 rule drops
Hotels and lodges at ski resorts and mountain towns in California’s Mammoth and Lake Tahoe areas are reopening following Gov…. Read More »
Omaha hotel joins ranks of homeless center conversions
A defunct hotel in downtown Omaha has been bought by a nonprofit for repurposing as transitional housing for elderly people… Read More »
Airports are adjusting to pandemic
Airports are making major adjustments in response to the pandemic, including a focus on business travelers. Julie Strupp explores changes… Read More »
JetBlue employs Salesforce software to track emissions
JetBlue will use Salesforce Net Zero Cloud to track aircraft emissions and share the data with members of its corporate… Read More »
American delays 787 Dreamliners, buys more 737s
American Airlines will delay delivery of 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and has exercised options to buy 30 more 737 Max… Read More »
FedEx adds flights from UK to US
FedEx cargo flights originating in Paris will stop at East Midlands Airport in the UK four times per week before… Read More »
Southwest, Delta, FedEx, UPS among “most admired”
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, FedEx and UPS among Fortune’s “most admired companies” for 2022. The magazine’s rankings evaluate companies… Read More »
A4A, coalition requests removal of testing for vaccinated travelers
Airlines for America joined more than two dozen travel and business aviation groups in urging the US government to remove… Read More »
Alaska CEO marks start of Black History Month
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci marked the start of Black History Month and reflected on the airline’s diversity and inclusion… Read More »
U.S. passenger and cargo carriers warn 5G interference issues could linger for years
It will likely take “years” to permanently address airplane interference issues caused by the deployment of 5G wireless in the… Read More »
UAE island resort project brings Wynn to Middle East
Wynn Resorts plans to develop a “multibillion-dollar” resort with more than 1,000 rooms, a “gaming area” and a spa on… Read More »
Mixed-use development underway in Austin, Texas
Construction has begun on a 156-acre mixed-use development in northwest Austin, Texas, near Apple’s new $1 billion campus. Inspire Development’s… Read More »
Marriott opening new property in Greece
Marriott International will be opening the luxury W Costa Navarino on 32 acres on the Ionian Sea in Greece. The… Read More »
Pets, safety, socializing: The year ahead for hotels
Pet friendliness, emphasis on wellness and laser focus on hygiene and ecology are among nine emerging features awaiting hotel guests… Read More »
J.MAK Hospitality shows off robotics in travel industry
Jon Makhmaltchi, founder of J.MAK Hospitality, has a new way to connect with travel advisors: the videoconferencing robot J.MAK 1000…. Read More »
Converted 767s strengthen Air Canada Cargo fleet
Air Canada is converting Boeing 767 passenger aircraft for cargo flights instead of retiring them, a move that enables the… Read More »
5 ways airports are adjusting to pandemic
The pandemic continues to impact how airports approach design and construction, including increased prioritization in touchless technology, adaptable terminals and… Read More »
Artisanal coffee helps boutique hotels stand out
Boutique hotels are finding guests are welcoming a new service — artisanal coffee. Tom Sullivan of The Blake Hotel in… Read More »
Boeing unveils 777 freighter
Boeing has unveiled a freighter version of its 777 jet, as cargo demand continues to grow. It will be the… Read More »
Delta, Aeromexico offer seamless check-in
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico will be the first to implement technology developed by the SkyTeam alliance that will allow… Read More »