Transat AT secures C$700mn in Canadian gov’t funding
Air Transat (TS, Montréal Trudeau) parent Transat AT will borrow up to CAD700 million Canadian dollars (USD570 million) from the… Read More »
Public Donates More Than $100K To Harassed Hotel Worker
A video that went viral of a hotel worker suffering a nervous breakdown after being harassed by a guest has… Read More »
Port Canaveral Becomes First Port To Distribute Vaccines
Port Canaveral in Florida will become the first U.S. port to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to port workers and vessel crew… Read More »
Canada’s West Wind, Transwest Air complete merger
West Wind Aviation (WEW, Saskatoon) and Transwest Air (4T, Prince Albert) have announced their rebranding as Rise Air (4T, Saskatoon),… Read More »
Spain plans to reopen by June
Spanish Secretary of State of Tourism Fernando Valdes Verelst says he is confident that Spain will reopen to tourists by… Read More »
Founder of JetBlue launching new budget airline
Breeze, a new low-cost airline, will take to the sky in May with a focus on second-tier cities. David Neeleman,… Read More »
Canada loans tour operator $570M
A $570 million loan from the Canadian government will enable tour operator Transat AT to stay in business and reimburse… Read More »
Business travelers still avoid big groups, overseas travel
Approximately 47% of business travelers worldwide would feel comfortable taking a domestic flight, with individuals from North America and the… Read More »
Should you acquire a client list?
Travel advisor Valerie Edgemon’s recent acquisition of a client list is a study in dos and don’ts. She advises finding… Read More »
Homeless people to benefit from new Nashville hotel
Local organizations serving the homeless will receive a share of each night’s revenues at the Gallatin Hotel, which will make… Read More »
Sedona, Ariz., resort addition blends form, function
A new visitor center and gathering spot called Trail House at the upscale Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Ariz., features a… Read More »
Barcelona, Spain, hopes to lure US visitors back
Officials in Barcelona, Spain, hope to convince US tourists to return to the city as they roll out new promotional… Read More »
Choice Hotels’ Bainum said to bump up Tribune offer
Choice Hotels International Chairman Stewart Bainum Jr. is offering to add another $200 million of his own money in his… Read More »
Legoland theme park with hotel to debut soon in N.Y.
The media got a sneak peek Wednesday on the $500 million Legoland New York theme park in Goshen ahead of… Read More »
Labor gap may set back hospitality’s comeback
Hotels and casinos face a labor shortage as they gear up from the pandemic, prompting concerns that curtailed customer service… Read More »
Ark. airport terminal work to begin in June
Fifteen years of planning will culminate with a June 12 groundbreaking scheduled for a $34 million passenger terminal at Arkansas’… Read More »
Mich. airport unveils sculpture celebrating Native culture
Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Mich., has unveiled a sculpture that celebrates the culture of Native Americans… Read More »
Miami airport gears up for Mother’s Day floral rush
As 90% of flowers entering the US by air arrive at Miami International Airport, gearing up for Mother’s Day is… Read More »
American Airlines Cargo expands cold shipping capability
American Airlines has expanded temperature-controlled shipping capability to its entire mainline fleet, nearly doubling capacity and extending cold shipping service,… Read More »
Delta flight attendants to get iPhones in 5G collaboration
In a collaboration with AT&T and Apple, Delta Air Lines will equip all of its flight attendants with iPhone 12… Read More »
United CEO looks toward recovery, discusses vaccinations, staffing
United Airlines anticipates its staffing will return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021, said CEO Scott Kirby, who… Read More »
Google Unveils New Tools To Help You Travel Smarter
Google is planning on more people traveling this summer, so it’s rolled out some handy new features, like up-to-date COVID-19… Read More »
Save Big With Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas This Summer
Atlantis Paradise Island is offering travelers a sweet summer deal for those who plan to stay at least four nights…. Read More »
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Reopens Following $80 Million Revamp
The Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach—one of only seven resorts to hold the distinction of sitting directly upon the sands of famed Waikiki… Read More »
Disney Celebrates New Cruise Ship By Donating $1 Million to Make-A-Wish
During the unveiling of Disney Cruise Line’s new Disney Wish ship, the Walt Disney Company announced a $1 million donation to the… Read More »
Uniworld Launches Second 2022 Mystery Cruise
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced a second Mystery Cruise to Europe, which will depart on September 23, 2022. The news… Read More »