US airlines implement DOT service animal rules
Southwest Airlines has joined other US carriers in allowing only trained dogs to qualify as service animals starting March 1…. Read More »
Hotel bought, 2nd likely, for homeless in Austin, Texas
The Austin, Texas, City Council voted Wednesday to purchase a hotel to house homeless people and is expected to add… Read More »
Normal buzz muted at Trump hotel in D.C.
Manager Mickael Damelincourt waxed upbeat about the post-pandemic prospects of the Trump International Hotel, though it stood virtually vacant on… Read More »
Troubled CRE companies are “facing an existential crisis”
Retail, office and hotel owners are still struggling with the effects of the pandemic and the industry is “facing an… Read More »
Kimpton brand to debut in France
InterContinental Hotels Group will open the first Kimpton-branded hotel in France in a former high-end department store in Paris. The… Read More »
Hyatt offers free COVID-19 tests for guests in certain markets
Hyatt Hotels will offer free COVID-19 tests at 19 properties in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Mexico and South America for… Read More »
$20B development in Chicago hinges on state funds
Landmark Development is planning a $20 billion mixed-use megadevelopment near Chicago’s Soldier Field that includes towers as tall as 89… Read More »
Germ-busting robots roll into hospitality’s future
Robotic self-propelled machines touted for pummeling viruses and bacteria with ultraviolet light are joining the housekeeping staffs of major hotel… Read More »
Pay-over-time travel booking increases during pandemic
While airlines and tour operators are offering flexible rebooking policies, the coronavirus pandemic has also boosted sales through finance companies… Read More »
Delta helps Gates Foundation donate unused ticket value
Rather than hold or request refunds for more than $100,000 in airline tickets, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation worked… Read More »
Mont. airport’s new terminal is on schedule
Construction of Missoula International Airport’s $67 million passenger terminal is proceeding on schedule and is currently under budget. Airport director… Read More »
Calif. airport sells coronavirus tests in vending machines
California’s Oakland International Airport is selling COVID-19 test kits in vending machines. Passengers have to return a saliva sample through… Read More »
Delta CEO discusses the importance of racial equity
Delta CEO Ed Bastian discussed the importance of addressing racial equity and Delta’s diversity efforts on the Harvard Business Review… Read More »
United launches pre-boarding testing program for Hawaii
Starting Feb. 1, United Airlines will allow travelers who provide a valid negative test result to handle document screening before… Read More »
American Airlines Says It Will Monitor ‘Skiplagging’
American Airlines is paying careful attention to the practice of “skiplagging” according to a recent travel agent communication. In a January… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Adds New Routes
Southwest Airlines today announced its addition of a new route between Kahului (Maui), Hawaii and Long Beach, California—the Dallas-based carrier’s fifth… Read More »
US Airlines Report Major Financial Losses for 2020
Several airlines in the United States reported fourth quarter and year-end results, with massive losses due to the impact of… Read More »
Hotels in the United States That Offer COVID-19 Tests
The hospitality industry is known for inventing new services and amenities to stay competitive. In today’s decidedly different reality brought… Read More »
Playa Hotels & Resorts Offers Extended Stay Protection Plan
Playa Hotels & Resorts announced that its resorts will now offer an Extended Stay Protection Plan for guests who test positive… Read More »
Mexican Caribbean to Boost Hotel Portfolio With 2021 Openings
Despite the pandemic, the Mexican Caribbean continues to bolster its portfolio of hotels and resorts with new property openings in… Read More »
US Hotel Industry Takes Massive Blow in 2020, Numbers to Improve in Late 2021
The hotel industry in the United States was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, recording its worst year to date. According… Read More »
Rosewood Baha Mar Set to Reopen March 4
Rosewood Baha Mar in Nassau is scheduled to reopen on March 4, 2021, with a new restaurant headed by the… Read More »
Avinor lost 6 out of 10 passengers in 2020
A total of 20 million passengers traveled through Avinor airports in 2020. This is a decrease of 63 percent compared… Read More »
20 Members of One Family Kicked Off Flight Over Face Masks
Ten adults and 10 children on an American Airlines flight from Salt Lake City to Dallas were asked to deplane… Read More »
Europe Clears Boeing 737 MAX for Return to Service
Aviation officials in Europe have cleared the Boeing 737 MAX plane to return to service after being grounded for nearly two years…. Read More »
Now Southwest Offers Buyouts to Employees
Just days after United Airlines offered a buyout package to employees to help trim costs in the face of the ongoing coronavirus… Read More »