Face mask requirements reinstated at Disney theme parks
Regardless of vaccination status, guests at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California will be… Read More »
Travel tech companies join forces
Two travel tech companies, Revinate and Navis, have merged, but details of the deal were not disclosed. The merger will… Read More »
Report: Microsoft eyes buying into India’s Oyo
Microsoft reportedly is negotiating to invest in Indian hotel startup Oyo, whose leaders say they’re aiming toward a public listing…. Read More »
RLJ Lodging Trust to acquire Atlanta hotel for $58M
RLJ Lodging Trust is acquiring the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown in a $58 million deal. “Midtown Atlanta is… Read More »
Hilton Q2 profit signals industry resurgence
Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported a second-quarter profit Thursday as rising vaccination rates, leisure travel demand and overall economic recovery carried… Read More »
Most flight attendants say they have faced unruly passengers
A survey of more than 5,000 by the Association of Flight Attendants found that 84% of flight attendants have confronted… Read More »
Hawaiian crew help clean up “sister” beach in Japan
Japan-based Hawaiian Airlines employees joined a cleanup project at Shirarahama Beach in the Kansai region, recognizing a “sister” relationship between… Read More »
Gainesville, Fla., airport opens expanded terminal
Gainesville Regional Airport in Florida celebrated the opening of a nearly $16 million terminal expansion, a project that was completed… Read More »
Southwest tax accountant was drawn to company culture
Southwest Airlines tax accountant Kiki Gao relates that her internship at the airline, which included meetings with company leaders, sold… Read More »
More than 1M enter United vaccination sweepstakes
United Airlines announced five grand prize winners in its “Your Shot to Fly” sweepstakes. The contest offered MileagePlus members who… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to deploy AI flight planning nationwide
Alaska Airlines plans to deploy an artificial intelligence system to plan flight routes for aircraft across its US operations. “This… Read More »
US airlines fly monthly record number of tourists to Mexico
US airlines flew more than 2.2 million passengers to Mexico in June, 24% more than in June 2019, setting a… Read More »
American Airlines employee competing in Olympics
DFW-based Envoy Fleet Service Clerk Jordin Andrade will be joining the world’s elite athletes as he competes in the 400-meter… Read More »
The Coolest Honeymoon Destination For Each Month of The Year
While travel is possible throughout the year, some destinations are just perfect for travel during certain months, and that is… Read More »
Long-halted Tulsa, Okla., hotel tax resumes Sunday
About 30 hotels in Tulsa, Okla., will begin paying a 3% room tax on Sunday thanks to a vote this… Read More »
Law says Texas hotel staff must learn trafficking signs
Texas hotel and motel workers have begun training on how to spot and report human trafficking as the industry prepares… Read More »
Don’t undersell new builds, IHG CEO declares
Tight money and pandemic exhaustion may seem to favor conversions as the path to hotel growth, but IHG Hotels &… Read More »
Citigroup to lead bond sale for N.J.’s Showboat water park
Citigroup Inc. is set to replace Janney Montgomery Scott as the underwriter of the $95 million municipal bond sale that… Read More »
Hotel featured in Churchill Downs’ $76M growth plan
A five-story, 123-room hotel will be part of a 135,000-square-foot expansion of Derby City Gaming in Louisville, Ky., Churchill Downs… Read More »
Sorenson award will honor hoteliers who go extra mile
The late Marriott International President and CEO Arne Sorenson will be memorialized in a national award to be presented annually… Read More »
UK expected to reopen to US tourists
The UK is expected to reopen its borders to tourists from the US and European Union who have been fully… Read More »
Delta, American add flights to Bonaire
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are increasing service this winter to the southern Caribbean island of Bonaire, where they… Read More »
NYC airport terminal first to win environmental certification
The new terminal B at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport has earned LEED v4 Gold certification, the first airport terminal… Read More »
Alaska Airlines revs up Seattle Kraken fans
Alaska Airlines, official airline of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, is celebrating the season opening with social media giveaways offering fans… Read More »
American to buy stake in South American airline
American Airlines plans to buy a stake in the South American airline JetSMART and launch a codesharing partnership. American said… Read More »
United offers preordered drinks, food on long flights
United Airlines announced it will allow all passengers to preorder inflight food and drinks in advance on some longer flights,… Read More »