NYC’s noted Public Hotel takes lead with shots mandate
The high-profile Public Hotel has become New York City’s first to require coronavirus vaccinations, with all staff, guests and visitors… Read More »
Expansion planned for Nashville Zoo in Tenn.
Work on a new “African Safari” exhibit at Nashville Zoo in Tennessee is to begin this fall. The 40-acre expansion… Read More »
Houston’s idle Hotel Alessandra changes hands for $65M
Host Hotels & Resorts has paid $65 million to purchase downtown Houston’s Hotel Alessandra, which has been closed since January… Read More »
Oyo reportedly shortlists banks for $1.2B IPO
The Indian hospitality startup Oyo Hotels & Rooms aims to raise $1.2 billion or more in an initial public offering… Read More »
Business travel strides forward, with some steps back
The reopening of New York City’s expanded Javits Convention Center, followed by the abrupt cancellation of a major auto show… Read More »
American gives high school interns IT experience
As part of American Airlines’ first high school internship program, students from W.H. Adamson High School worked with departments focused… Read More »
Southwest teams up to bring joy to children
Southwest Airlines teamed up with local organizations to throw a party for 45 children in the Dallas area as part… Read More »
US airlines invest in fuel-efficient aircraft
American Airlines and United Airlines are among airlines that have ordered the new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which is expected to… Read More »
Long-haul air commercial service embracing synthetic fuel
Rolls-Royce CEO Warren East says the aerospace industry seeks synthetic fuel — not hydrogen — as the next step in… Read More »
United offers activity kits to child passengers
United Airlines is offering complimentary activity kits to children on all mainline flights. The goodie bags include a travel activity… Read More »
UPS deploys predictive analytics to track packages
UPS has deployed a platform that integrates a broad scope of operational data and uses predictive analytics to more accurately… Read More »
Atlas Air makes aircraft purchases to maintain capacity
Atlas Air announced that it will be purchasing eight Boeing 747-400 freighters to ensure capacity as air cargo volumes remain… Read More »
United CEO focuses on improving customer experience
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was among aviation leaders interviewed by a BBC reporter for a series airing this week… Read More »
Canada reopens border to fully vaccinated US travelers
Starting August 9, fully vaccinated American travelers can enter Canada’s land borders for non-essential travel for the first time since… Read More »
Vacation Confidence Index shows Americans ready to travel
Allianz Partners’ 13th Annual Vacation Confidence Index shows that 56% of Americans haven’t traveled in a year and 60% say… Read More »
Pre-pandemic levels place Choice Hotels alone at top
Brands built for car trips and for leisure rather than corporate travel have carried Choice Hotels to a unique position… Read More »
Ex-slugger A-Rod’s firm buys Miami Beach hotel
CGI Hospitality Opportunity Fund I, whose investors include former baseball star Alex Rodriguez, has purchased the Celino South Beach hotel… Read More »
Hotel at Legoland New York Resort now open to public
Legoland New York Resort in Goshen opened its Legoland Hotel to the public recently. The 250-room hotel features Lego-themed play… Read More »
Biden’s limited reopening idea displeases travel group
The Biden administration is considering reopening the US to foreign visitors, but only the fully vaccinated, a measure that is… Read More »
Calif. casino restaurant hopes to boost area dining
San Manuel Casino hopes its Serrano Vista Cafe will boost the property’s dining profile, as well as the surrounding area’s… Read More »
Wyndham targets barriers to hotel ownership by women
An initiative by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts seeks to draw women into hotel ownership by addressing discrimination and offering personalized,… Read More »
Air Canada resumes routes to London, Dublin
Air Canada is resuming more transatlantic routes as the country reduces travel restrictions. The airline has restarted flights between Toronto… Read More »
Airlines continue to innovate as inflight service resumes
Airlines are re-introducing inflight food and beverage service, and offerings vary widely between airlines and on flights of different lengths…. Read More »
American Airlines CEO appears on NYT podcast
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker joined the New York Times’ podcast, Sway, to discuss the future of air travel, reopening… Read More »
Delta CEO to interview Shake Shack founder for podcast
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian will interview Danny Meyer, Union Square Hospitality Group CEO and founder of Shake Shack,… Read More »
United Airlines to require vaccinations for US employees
United Airlines announced it will require all US employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 25, or five weeks… Read More »