Tahiti hit by French-imposed shutdown
An unexpected edict from France threw Tahiti’s recovering travel industry into turmoil, especially after airlines suspended flights. Though companies are… Read More »
Study cites travel as star player in economic rebound
Revitalization of global travel will play a key role in economic recovery from a pandemic that affected an estimated 174… Read More »
Hotels join industry-academia travel diversity effort
Tourism Diversity Matters, an organization launched this month, is centered on apprenticeships, diversity-equity-inclusion training, workforce development and research in the… Read More »
Great Wolf Lodge in Jackson, Tenn., being considered
An official with Great Wolf Resorts confirmed that the company is still planning to open a Great Wolf Lodge water… Read More »
New booking tool caters to business traveler
Monaker’s new engine NextTrip offers bookings for alternative lodging, everything from a chalet to a castle for business travel. NextTrip,… Read More »
Multilingual robot to tend bar on MSC Virtuosa
Rob, a new humanoid robot, will mix and serve the drinks on MSC Cruises’ new MSC Virtuosa. Rob, who speaks… Read More »
Hospitality industry is top PPP recipient
Hospitality industry borrowers have received 18% of Paycheck Protection Program loans so far, more than any other sector. PPP loans… Read More »
Marriott CEO dies following bout with cancer
Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson, 62, who had been battling cancer since 2019, died Monday, the company announced. The world’s… Read More »
Resort guides guests through Hawaii COVID-19 restrictions
‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach has teamed up with a medical group to establish the first COVID-19 concierge service among Hawaii… Read More »
American plans service to new Idaho, Calif. destinations
American Airlines is adding two new cities to its route map, launching service to Eureka, Calif., and Idaho Falls, Idaho,… Read More »
Passengers can use US Mobile Passport at 7 airports
Passengers using the US Customs and Border Patrol’s Mobile Passport app can skip the main customs line at seven US… Read More »
UK gets tough on “red list” travelers
Travelers to the UK from the “red list” countries will pay hefty fines for failing to follow mandatory quarantine measures… Read More »
Top 10 Airlines for Safety, Service and Convenience
North America’s Top Performing Airlines The COVID-19 pandemic has put a premium on safety and convenience but the airline industry… Read More »
World Travel Holdings offers franchise owners stimulus
World Travel Holdings is offering a stimulus plan of its own to its franchise owners, who are eligible for up… Read More »
CDC: “Not recommending” testing for domestic travel
“At this time, CDC is not recommending required point of departure testing for domestic travel,” says a CDC statement. The… Read More »
Delta to test health pass, roll out digital aids
Delta Air Lines will test CLEAR Health Pass starting Thursday on one flight daily from Los Angeles to Honolulu as… Read More »
Canada’s Pivot Airlines eyes US charters
Canadian start-up Pivot Airlines (GGN, Toronto Pearson) has set its sight on providing on-demand transborder charters to the United States… Read More »
Fidelity once more cuts Air Canada stake amid bailout talks
Air Canada’s largest shareholder has once again reduced its shareholding in the carrier to less than 10%. In a stock… Read More »
Costa Rica returns to FAA Category 1 status
Costa Rica’s international aviation safety ranking has been upgraded to Category 1 status, the highest possible ranking, by the US… Read More »
Emirates targets 1Q24 for B777X deliveries, mulls B787 swap
Emirates (EK, Dubai Int’l) does not expect to take delivery of its first B777-9 earlier than the first quarter of… Read More »
Bahrain Defense Force doubles its ARJ-100 fleet
The Bahrain Defence Force (BFW, Bahrain Int’l) has bought a second ARJ-100 via a transaction facilitated by Skyworld Aviation. SE-DSZ… Read More »
Pretoria short-lists three equity partners for SAA
The South African government has short-listed three potential strategic equity partners (SEPs) for its bankrupt flag carrier and will make… Read More »
Shipping record for Norwegian seafood from Oslo Airport
Demand for fresh Norwegian seafood continued in 2020 despite covid-19, and at Avinor Oslo Airport a record was set in… Read More »
5 ways feedback can inspire better performance
Give your employees meaningful feedback by making sure they know what success looks like and including their perspective on how… Read More »
Speak your team’s language
People will be more engaged and motivated when you discover their “love languages,” writes Lolly Daskal, such as time with… Read More »
Why businesses must hire and value diverse employees
Sheila Talton, CEO of Gray Matter Analytics, faced racism in her career and is used to being the only Black… Read More »