Florida’s Sterling Airways to resume US commuter services
Via Airlines Inc. t/a Sterling Airways (Jacksonville Craig, FL) has announced it has received its Part 121 certification from the… Read More »
Fiji Airways lands $65mn in bank loans
Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) has signed a USD65 million liquidity support facility with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help… Read More »
EU approves €351mn Finnish gov’t loan to Finnair
The European Commission has approved a Finnish government loan to Finnair (AY, Helsinki Vantaa) of EUR351.38 million euros (USD419.2 million),… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic in talks to raise $222mn in fresh financing
Virgin Atlantic (VS, London Heathrow) is negotiating with shareholders and creditors to obtain further support worth GBP160 million pounds (USD222… Read More »
Ghana’s Cabinet greenlights new national carrier project
The Ghanaian Cabinet has granted policy approval for establishing a new flag carrier with strategic partner participation, President Nana Akufo-Addo… Read More »
Will Mexico become a “pot niche”?
Mexico is on the verge of becoming largest legal marijuana market if legislation makes it through the Congress. Travel advisors… Read More »
80% of fares refunded by Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises says that by the end of April 95% of its refunds should be paid for cruises that were… Read More »
How Hong Kong plans to revive its tourism
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is looking ahead to the resumption of travel, developing strategies to support the various tourism… Read More »
Travel app to give away free flights for a year
A contest from the travel app App in the Air will give away a year of free flights to one… Read More »
Alila Napa Valley debuts as Hyatt’s 1,000th hotel
The adults-only Alila Napa Valley, a “restorative retreat” nestled in a California vineyard, is the 1,000th hotel established by Hyatt… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines expands Pre-Clear to Japan, South Korea
Hawaiian Airlines has extended its Pre-Clear Program to three international destinations, allowing passengers from two Japanese airports and Seoul, South… Read More »
Peace of mind for a price: “Resort bubble” era opens
Island resorts in venues such as Hawaii and the Caribbean are going beyond coronavirus protocols such a pre-testing for visitors… Read More »
Advisors need to be on hunt for ideal client
Travel advisors find themselves competing for clients with credit card companies, Costco and do-it-yourselfers for a considerably smaller pool of… Read More »
Pulse Partner Spotlight: SOTHYS
SOTHYS is a highly specialized brand that, from its creation in 1946, quickly developed an exceptional reputation thanks to its… Read More »
Take your first step toward the Summit
This May 10-14, join your fellow spa leaders for the ISPA Stronger Together Summit, a one-of-a-kind virtual event that includes… Read More »
Adults are drinking out of baby bottles
In a desperate attempt to appear cool on social media, tragically hip people in Dubai, Bahrain and other Gulf Arab… Read More »
Diversify finances to recover from crisis, expert writes
Recovery from COVID-19 shock has been complicated for one small business by its lack of financial diversification, writes Uma Shashikant… Read More »
Digital experience lessons for brands from Clubhouse
The popularity of Clubhouse offers lessons for brands in the importance of delivering digital experiences that enable human connections, writes… Read More »
Diverse teams benefit customers and the company
Research shows that diverse teams are more productive and make better decisions, so it’s important for founders to prioritize diversity… Read More »
Some college students continue spring break plans
Even though 60% of colleges canceled spring break and many others offered alternative breaks this year to keep students from… Read More »
Ultraceuticals products now available at US spas
Ultraceuticals is in the midst of a US expansion with a wide range of products available online and at spas… Read More »
Woodhouse Day Spa to open in downtown Indianapolis
The Woodhouse Day Spa is opening a location in downtown Indianapolis and will offer specialized treatments including halotherapy and sound-wave… Read More »
Peninsula Hot Springs resort planned for Metung, Australia
The first phase of construction of the new Peninsula Hot Springs resort is set to start this year at Kings… Read More »
Spa designs embrace natural elements
Incorporating nature and natural elements in spa designs is a rising trend as the wellness industry prepares for an influx… Read More »
FAA hands out stiff fines for mask refusal, bad behavior
An airline passenger who refused to wear a mask and then reportedly urinated in the seating area faces a federal… Read More »
Scottish Highlands offer plenty to explore
Applecross in the west of County Ross in Scotland offers countless landscapes to explore, lochs to canoe and local cuisine…. Read More »