Asia-Pacific hotel buying defies China slump to top 2019
Asia-Pacific hotel investment regained pre-pandemic levels in the first half of this year despite a drop in China transactions, JLL… Read More »
Selina hotels will go all in with meatless options
Selina, the edgy hotel chain favored by digital nomads, is extending its innovative thrust to dining, adding plant-based alternatives to… Read More »
JetBlue appoints technology exec
JetBlue Airways has named Jason Lenhart vice president for technology. Lenhart, who began his career as a programmer at Lockheed… Read More »
FedEx interns assemble disaster relief kits
More than 100 FedEx interns have been assembling hygiene kits for the International Medical Corps, which aids families affected by… Read More »
Travel agents see surge in air travel demand
Data released by Airlines Reporting Corporation shows a significant rise in average ticket prices for air travel, a sign of… Read More »
NASA competition focuses on clean aviation energy
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has made clean aviation energy the focus of its 2022 Blue Skies competition. NASA… Read More »
$34M in federal funds going to 2 Hawaiian airports
The Department of Transportation is sending $34 million to Hawaii for upgrades to runways and taxiways at two airports. Daniel… Read More »
United Airlines adds flights for college football games
United Airlines has added 120 flights to its fall schedule to accommodate college football fans. “We’re flying nonstop to some… Read More »
American opens expanded Admirals Club at LaGuardia
American opened the second phase of its new Admirals Club at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday, after opening the first phase… Read More »
Etihad extends Zanzibar service
Etihad Airways has said it will expand its services to Zanzibar up to January 14 2023. As a result of… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines doubles daily flights to Doha
Malaysia Airlines will double its capacity between Kuala Lumpur and Doha with a second daily nonstop flight commencing 10 August… Read More »
Two Bit Entertainment plans hotels with interactive VR
Two Bit Entertainment, the creator of the Two Bit Circus mini-amusement park in Los Angeles, plans to launch a brand… Read More »
Historic Cooperstown hotel lights up with guest stars
The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, N.Y., has been a shrine in its own right for several decades as its… Read More »
Booking.com gives away vacations on TikTok
Booking.com is marking its new TikTok presence by inviting users to take part in a sweepstakes to win one of… Read More »
Menominee Tribe, Hard Rock pitch Wisconsin casino-resort
The Menominee Tribe plans to partner with Hard Rock International on a new casino in Kenosha, Wis., a proposal that… Read More »
A detailed look at the $25B makeover of NYC’s airports
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is investing a combined $25 billion in renovating the New York… Read More »
Hong Kong said to be weighing hotel quarantine reduction
Hong Kong reportedly plans to shorten its mandatory seven-day hotel quarantine stay for international visitors to four or five days,… Read More »
Delta plans to provide free onboard Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines plans to offer Wi-Fi without any charges on mainline US flights “soon” and bring it to international… Read More »
412,000 jobs may sit empty, WTTC says in SOS
Government policy changes are needed to alleviate a crunch that could leave 412,000 US jobs unfilled in its industry this… Read More »
TSA expands use of Credential Authentication Technology
The Transportation Security Administration is expanding Credential Authentication Technology, which allows security agents to confirm a passenger’s reservation as well… Read More »
Southwest adds New Orleans and Colo. Routes
In January 2023, Southwest Airlines will launch a route between Austin, Texas and Montrose, Colo., the closest airport to the… Read More »
Hotel employee safeguards enacted in Glendale, Calif.
“Panic buttons” for summoning help against threats are mandated for hospitality workers, along with minimum wage levels and limits on… Read More »