Business travel lag sets off widespread economic decline
A sharp reduction in business travel that may last for years is having a ripple effect on the economy in… Read More »
May opening set for Universal Beijing Resort in China
Pre-opening preparations are underway at the new Universal Beijing Resort in China ahead of its May opening. The resort will… Read More »
MGM Resorts drops $11B bid for UK’s Entain
MGM Resorts International has decided against the purchase of UK gaming company Entain, for which it originally offered $11 billion…. Read More »
100 new Marriott hotels planned for Asia-Pacific
Marriott International says it will open approximately 100 hotels in the Asia-Pacific region this year, with highlights including the debut… Read More »
D.C. hotels forge ahead cautiously in tense, lean time
Hoteliers in the Washington, D.C., area balanced safety worries against their sore need for revenue as a normally lucrative presidential… Read More »
2021 ISPA Conference & Expo canceled
Hear from the ISPA chairman (https://youtu.be/m_r5L-1UT0k) as he discusses the recent cancellation of the 2021 ISPA Conference & Expo. The… Read More »
Knowledge is power. Help ISPA empower you.
ISPA’s annual U.S. Spa Industry Study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers and funded by the ISPA Foundation for over 20 years, is… Read More »
Cuneiform tablets show women’s ancient leadership roles
Cuneiform tablets found in the ruins of Kanesh, in modern-day Turkey, from the 19th century B.C. show women were deeply… Read More »
SBA releases guidance for PPP reapplications, increases
Procedural guidance from the Small Business Administration outlines processes Paycheck Protection Program borrowers and lenders must follow to reapply for… Read More »
Small businesses are taking payments digital
A recent Visa study of small business owners shows an 82% rise in digital payment use. The pandemic has caused… Read More »
Small-business strategies to foster diversity, equity
Small businesses, which sometimes hire just a few employees, can commit to diversity by building a welcoming workplace where each… Read More »
Less will be more in post-pandemic travel: Airbnb chief
Smaller cities and more family time will gain favor over global tourism permanently in the wake of the pandemic, Airbnb… Read More »
Pandemic accelerates resurgence of the mullet
The mullet hairstyle is making a comeback thanks to its gender-neutral, throwback look, says stylist Magda Ryczko, owner of Hairrari… Read More »
This N.Y. spa includes yoga studio
Body Works Day Spa combines offers a wide range of treatments in addition to its own yoga studio. Body Works… Read More »
Conn. hotel, spa invites work-from-home crowd
Norwich Inn & Spa in Connecticut is inviting people to take a break for a midday spa treatment. In addition,… Read More »
Mass. medspa approved to provide COVID-19 vaccinations
One Massachusetts medical spa has been approved by the state to administer coronavirus vaccinations and is currently awaiting its share… Read More »
American Airlines Extends Waiver for Change Fees
American Airlines announced it would continue to waive change fees for customers booking tickets for any new travel purchased by March… Read More »
United Airlines Names Doreen Burse Worldwide Sales SVP
United Airlines today announced that the carrier has named Doreen Burse senior vice president of Worldwide Sales. Burse brings to… Read More »
ALG Expanded Global Portfolio in 2020
Apple Leisure Group (ALG) expanded its portfolio in 2020, adding resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe, including Greece. AMResorts,… Read More »
A Winter Getaway in Wisconsin’s Hidden Gem
With many international borders still closed and restrictions getting even tighter for the destinations that are open, many travelers are seeking out… Read More »
American Cruise Lines Offers Wave Season Savings on Modern Riverboats
American Cruise Lines is offering Wave Season deals on select U.S. itineraries in 2021. The company, which promotes Cruising Close to Home,… Read More »
Transport Canada lifts MAX ban, mandates extra changes
Transport Canada has issued an Airworthiness Directive ungrounding the B737-8 but subject to design and software changes that go beyond… Read More »
Canada’s Cargojet to add B777 freighters in 2023
Cargojet Airways (W8, Hamilton, ON) says it has raised CAD350.2 million Canadian dollars (USD275 million) through the sale of 1.64… Read More »
Israel’s El Al to resume domestic flights
After a seven-year hiatus, El Al Israel Airlines has announced it will temporarily resume flights between Tel Aviv Ben Gurion… Read More »
IAG finalises Air Europa purchase for €500mn
IAG International Airlines Group and Globalia have finalised the sale of Air Europa (UX, Palma de Mallorca) to Iberia (IB,… Read More »
Sudan bans traffic over Qadarif border region with Ethiopia
The Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority has banned all civilian air traffic from using the airspace over the Al Qadarif border… Read More »