Qatar Airways in spat with Airbus over A350s
Qatar Airways (QR, Doha Hamad Int’l) has refused to take deliveries of already-built A350-1000s over unspecified technical concerns, Qatar Airways… Read More »
United Airlines orders 15+35 Boom supersonic jets
United Airlines (UA, Chicago O’Hare) is buying ultra-fast jets from Denver-based aerospace company Boom Technology (Denver Centennial) in a move… Read More »
AirAsia Group targets fundraising of up to $606mn in 2021
AirAsia Group plans to raise between MYR2 billion and MYR2.5 billion ringgit (USD485-606 million) in 2021 through a combination of… Read More »
SmartLynx Airlines Malta adds first widebody, an A330
SmartLynx Airlines Malta (LYX, Malta Int’l) took delivery of its first widebody aircraft, an A330-300, on May 31, 2021, Skyliner… Read More »
EU to formally sanction Belavia, officials
The European Union is likely to ramp up pressure on Belarus by formally banning state-owned carrier Belavia (B2, Minsk National)… Read More »
Legoland New York Resort in Goshen opens for previews
Legoland New York Resort in Goshen recently opened for previews, while adhering to safety measures such as ticket reservations, social… Read More »
Hotel profit, revenue continue strong climb
April saw US hotel profit per room hit its highest level since February of 2020, according to HotStats, as rising… Read More »
Companies look set to begin traveling again
Corporate travel is still about 70% or more below pre-pandemic levels, according to airlines, but they are spotting signs that… Read More »
Longtime cruise ambassador Gavin MacLeod remembered
The cruise industry is mourning the loss of its most iconic spokesman, Gavin MacLeod, 90, who starred as Capt. Stubing… Read More »
ISPA celebrates Stronger Together Summit success
Through the Stronger Together Summit, ISPA stayed true to its mission of elevating the spa industry and providing educational opportunities… Read More »
How dictionaries have evolved
Schoolmaster Robert Cawdrey created the first English-word dictionary in 1604, and the form evolved to include experts to curate words… Read More »
Next steps for the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
Now that new applications are no longer being accepted by the Paycheck Protection Program, here is a look at the… Read More »
A thoughtful approach to preventing inauthenticity
The Rolling Stone Culture Council offers tips on how to avoid the pitfalls of appearing disingenuous and driving consumers away,… Read More »
Don’t lose ground to rising turnover
With vaccinations rising and employees returning to work, it’s expected that higher levels of turnover will be experienced in the… Read More »
Augustinus Bader teams up with Thalassa Spa
Augustinus Bader products will be incorporated into specially designed treatments at Thanos Hotels & Resorts, Anassa’s Thalassa Spa in Cyprus…. Read More »
Best luxury spas within driving distance of NYC
Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill, N.Y.; Troutbeck in Amenia, N.Y., and Nemacolin in Farmington, Pa., top this New… Read More »
Naturopathica reopens following revamp
Naturopathica’s flagship spa in East Hampton, N.Y., has reopened following an extensive renovation and expansion. The spa’s menu has also… Read More »
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon reopens after pandemic shutdown
Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and resort in Iceland has reopened and hired 112 workers following a closure due to the… Read More »
Symbols, statements reset as WorldHotels turns 50
New logos and revised mission and vision statements have been rolled out in observance of the 50th anniversary of WorldHotels… Read More »
Indonesia tops non-China Asia-Pacific hotel plan growth
Indonesia set the pace among non-China Asia-Pacific nations that collectively posted a 5% year-over-year increase in the hotel project pipeline… Read More »
Sale lifts hopes for Calif. Bay Area lodging rebound
A Louisiana firm’s purchase of the Aloft hotel in San Jose, Calif., for a reported $54 million, is being touted… Read More »
What’s in a name? Bargain at N.Y. hotel if it’s James
The James New York-NoMad hotel is marking its fourth anniversary by offering a 40% discount to any guest who can… Read More »
Blackstone, Starwood Capital increase bid for Extended Stay
Blackstone Group and Starwood Capital Group have increased their bid for Extended Stay America by $1 per share, now offering… Read More »
Lease to Trump D.C. hotel said to be back on block
The Trump organization reportedly has resumed efforts to sell the lease to its flagship hotel in Washington, D.C., after suspending… Read More »
TSA screens more than 8M passengers during Memorial Day travel period
The Transportation Security Administration screened an average of 1.78 million people per day for the five-day Memorial Day weekend period,… Read More »
A4A exec: Sustainable fuel can make an impact quickly
Increased production and consumption of sustainable aviation fuel has the greatest potential to have the most immediate impact on carbon… Read More »