Planet Hollywood hits Cancun with tsunami of a splash
The Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun made its debut Friday on the shores of Costa Mujeres, bringing 898 rooms, 13… Read More »
JetBlue reveals redesigned business class seats
JetBlue has revealed the redesigned Mint business class seats that will be offered on its new service to London from… Read More »
American brings back pre-order meals
Premium passengers on American Airlines flights between New York and California and most Hawaii flights will again be able to… Read More »
CDC mandate builds on airlines’ mask requirements
The CDC issued an order Friday requiring face coverings on airplanes and all public transportation, strengthening an executive order signed… Read More »
Business travel recovery expected by 2025
A complete recovery of business travel is not expected until 2025, although industry spending this year is projected to be… Read More »
Okla. airport’s terminal project on schedule
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport’s modernization effort is on schedule, with a new baggage claim area set for completion in April…. Read More »
How ASTA is lobbying Congress
ASTA is keeping the travel industry’s plight before Congress with requests for agencies to receive 3.5 times their monthly payroll… Read More »
Airlines offer passengers flexibility during snowstorm
More than 1,000 flights were impacted Feb. 1 as a snowstorm hit the East Coast, with more snow expected. Airlines… Read More »
Hotel construction down in Q4
Hotel rooms under construction plunged to 199,700 in the fourth quarter from 655,026 in Q3, according to Lodging Econometrics. Meanwhile,… Read More »
Southwest among world’s most admired companies
Southwest Airlines was among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021. “The hospitality our employees provide—from gestures big to small—does… Read More »
American shares about inclusivity and equality efforts
American Airlines shared an article written by MIA Control Center Manager, Brittney Portes, who detailed the efforts she and her… Read More »
Air Canada resumes 737 Max operations
The Boeing 737 Max 8 has returned to service for Air Canada, with 24 of the aircraft in its fleet… Read More »
Alaska highlights ground service worker
Alaska Airlines featured Travion Smith, a Seattle ground service agent for Alaska Airlines’ Horizon Air affiliate and discussed the significance… Read More »
Delta spotlights diversity initiatives
In marking Black History Month, Delta Air Lines is highlighting efforts to increase diversity within the company, such as reducing… Read More »
Tampa hoteliers extol Bucs, but pine for, say, Packers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be the first team in Super Bowl history to play in its home stadium, and… Read More »
Airlines, unions welcome federal mask mandate
Airlines and aviation unions welcomed the new federal mask mandate, which authorizes the Transportation Security Administration to enforce compliance with… Read More »
Delta and Alitalia To Codeshare on COVID-Tested Flights
Delta Air Lines and Italian carrier Alitalia are now codesharing on COVID-tested flights between the two countries, the airlines announced… Read More »
Delta Refreshes In-Flight Entertainment for Black History Month
For the first time in nine months, Delta Air Lines is introducing fresh content to its in-flight entertainment, with an emphasis geared… Read More »
COVID-19 Forces Delay in Delta’s new Long-Haul Route
The continuing coronavirus plague just forced Delta Air Lines to delay the debut of one of its most talked-about long-haul… Read More »
Aviation Industry Looking for Another $15 Billion From Congress
A coalition of aviation unions is banding together to pressure Congress for another $15 billion extension in funds to avoid… Read More »
New Government Mask Mandate for Airlines Now in Effect
Airlines around the United States have updated their existing mask requirements to meet the new mandatory changes incorporated as part… Read More »
Sandals Foundation Scholarships To Provide Elite Staff Training
The Gordon “Butch” Stewart Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship will provide funds for four-year college hospitality and tourism training for full-time… Read More »
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Reducing Schedule to Battle Cancer
Marriott International announced president and CEO Arne Sorenson would be temporarily reducing his schedule to undergo more demanding treatment for… Read More »
US News Releases 2021 Best Hotel Rankings
The Best Hotels U.S. News analyzed more than 30,000 luxury hotels to come up with the best hotels across the… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Group’s CEO Richard Fain Sees Optimistic Signs
Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group, has released another video, providing his view on the pandemic… Read More »
Loyal Silversea Guests Help Crew Members They Consider Family
If you’ve ever doubted that crew members and passengers on a cruise ship become like family, look to Steve and… Read More »