Q2 brings boom in hotel sales volume, prices
The historically rapid rebound of the US economy is reflected in lodging transactions, with the second quarter volume of trades… Read More »
Defunct N.Y. destination finds buyer for $2.9M
Vasco Ventures, a Brooklyn-based investment firm, has purchased a once-popular and long-shuttered hotel and catering hall in Slate Hill, N.Y…. Read More »
New Richmond, Va., casino opening date shifts to 2024
The casino at ONE Casino + Resort in Richmond, Va., is now expected to be ready for an October 2024… Read More »
Hotel isolation may not arrest new virus, leaders fear
Hotel quarantines may not be effective against the spread of the new coronavirus variants, public health experts in several countries… Read More »
New Maui hotel tax could make bonanza of tourism rise
Hotel guests in Maui soon will be paying an extra hotel tax as officials cope with a burdensome new influx… Read More »
France begins preparing for return of tourists
Fully vaccinated US travelers are welcome in France, which is beginning to shift its restrictions in anticipation of the fall… Read More »
NYC’s $370M Margaritaville Resort makes debut
The $370 million Margaritaville Resort Times Square hotel has opened in Manhattan’s entertainment district, complete with the city’s only year-round… Read More »
Plan well in advance if you need a passport
If you are planning an international trip and need to renew your passport, start the process right now as the… Read More »
Business travel rebounding more quickly than expected
Business travel has rebounded to at least 30% of pre-pandemic levels, analysts say. However, lucrative international business travel is still… Read More »
Daily housekeeping ended at most of Hilton’s US hotels
Housekeeping at Hilton hotels in the US will be done daily only at the request of guests, except for the… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines backs Merrie Monarch Festival
As a sponsor of the Merrie Monarch Festival for three decades, which showcases hula dancers, musical groups and local art,… Read More »
Delta tops Red Cross blood donor sponsor list
Delta Air Lines employees donated more than 11,000 pints of blood in fiscal year 2021, which ended June 30, making… Read More »
Mont. airport adapts to boom in outdoor tourism
With airlines boosting service to outdoor vacation destinations, Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Mont., is partitioning its lobby, expanding… Read More »
Hawaii to accept CommonPass app for vaccination proof
Hawaii will allow incoming passengers to use the CommonPass app to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination for the purpose of… Read More »
United to buy electric aircraft, hopes to launch by 2026
United Airlines and its regional airline partner Mesa Airlines have each committed to buy 100 19-seat electric aircraft from Heart… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to test greenhouse gas sampling
Alaska Airlines is working with Boeing and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to test greenhouse gas sampling equipment on… Read More »
JetBlue begins using sustainable fuel in Los Angeles
JetBlue has begun using sustainable aviation fuel supplied by World Energy and World Fuel Services at Los Angeles International Airport…. Read More »
Southwest Airlines plans to hire 120 pilots
Southwest Airlines plans to hire about 120 new pilots this summer. The recruits will begin training in December.
Commerce secretary “pushing hard” to ease travel restrictions
Amid growing pressure to reopen international travel, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she’s “pushing really hard” to relax travel restrictions… Read More »
Lessor BBAM orders 12 Boeing 737-800 converted freighters
Boeing said on Monday aircraft lessor BBAM LP ordered 12 more 737-800 converted freighters to meet rising demand from the… Read More »
Hotel included in proposed Facebook city-within-city
A 193-room hotel, 1,700 apartments, office space, a supermarket and more will comprise a town Facebook plans to build for… Read More »
Tenn. panel approves $100M in bonds for mountain hotel
A $100 million bond issue to finance a proposed hotel on Tennessee’s Lookout Mountain was approved last week by the… Read More »
Ground broken for $60M Viva Wyndham Dominican resort
The presidents of Viva Wyndham Resorts and the Dominican Republic were on hand last week as the company broke ground… Read More »
Timing of Oyo IPO undecided, CEO says
The Indian startup Oyo Hotels and Homes is looking seriously into going public in an initial public offering but no… Read More »
Vive la difference: Women hoteliers make it new
Six female independent hotel owners are previewing the future of a traditionally male-dominated industry by combining distinctive personal touches with… Read More »
Qatar to open 100+ hotels for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Qatar, host for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, will be ready with 105 new hotels and serviced apartments. The properties… Read More »