China visitors receive break in isolation mandate
China has sharply reduced the quarantine period for international visitors, raising prospects for reviving tourism after more than two years… Read More »
Noted Milos dining group launches Athens hotel
The famed gourmet Greek restaurant chain Estiatorio Milos has added a hotel to its global presence, with chef Costas Spiliadis’… Read More »
Radisson Asia-Pacific ambition: 400% growth by 2025
Radisson Hotel Group seeks to increase its Asia-Pacific portfolio 400% by 2025, adding 1,700 properties. The chain’s APAC Expansion Plan… Read More »
Lowering of COVID-19 bars brings Banyan Tree to Japan
Singapore-based Banyan Tree Group has responded to the easing of pandemic-related government restrictions by introducing four brands to Japan, all… Read More »
Tiny hotel without walls makes social point, scores hit
A brother team of concept artists has a waiting list of 6,500 for bookings at a “zero star hotel” that… Read More »
Calif.’s Red Hawk Casino to add entertainment center, hotel
A new entertainment complex, along with a five-story, 120,000-square-foot hotel, is set to open at Red Hawk Casino in Placerville,… Read More »
New hotel, water park planned for Khorfakkan, UAE
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority has begun construction on an integrated development project in Khorfakkan, UAE. Set to be finished… Read More »
Air traffic hits post-pandemic high
The Transportation Security Administration screened 2.45 million passengers at airport checkpoints on June 24, the highest number since the pandemic… Read More »
Regional airlines are creatively finding new pilots
Regional airlines are boosting salaries, starting training academies and getting more creative about recruiting initiatives in an effort to hire… Read More »
US airlines request DOT meeting to prepare travel demand
US airlines continue to prioritize providing safe and reliable operations for passengers amid high demand this summer travel season. In… Read More »
A4A: Pride takes flight with US airlines
Airlines for America and its member airlines welcome Pride Month as an opportunity each year to share their support for… Read More »
Marriott guests can hold the phone with tech upgrade
A mobile app that would enable guests to choose their rooms and bestow their tips is among an array of… Read More »
Construction begins on $260M Ind. casino resort
Construction launched Tuesday on the $260 million Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort in Indiana. The work is expected to… Read More »
Plans for Halton Hills, Canada, include water park, hotel
A proposal has been lodged by Gilbach Inc. for the development of a family entertainment and convention complex in Halton… Read More »
Hotel REIT takes insurers to court over COVID-19 denials
A real estate investment trust that owns Marriott-, Hilton- and Hyatt-branded hotels has sued insurers for denying up to $150… Read More »
Wellness takes high road in Miraval-Lexus offering
Guests at Miraval Resorts and Spa locations in Arizona, Texas and New York’s Berkshires will enjoy a high-performance perk thanks… Read More »
Work progresses on Universal’s Epic Universe in Florida
Recently released drone footage showed construction underway on the new Epic Universe theme park at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida…. Read More »
Hilton’s “waitographers” give tips — for smartphone users
The group selfie has become a menu basic at hotel restaurants, and Hilton Hotels has added some expert help for… Read More »
Southwest Airlines spotlights LGBTQ+ allyship
In a series of videos celebrating Pride Month, Southwest Airlines spotlights ways LGBTQ+ employees see the company and their coworkers… Read More »
FedEx will photograph packages as delivery proof
FedEx will begin photographing packages on doorsteps to offer shippers proof of delivery. “This is something e-commerce merchants and customers… Read More »
Delta commits to eliminating bias in marketing
Delta Air Lines has adopted IBM’s “Advertising Fairness Pledge,” and will use the company’s artificial intelligence tool to search for… Read More »
US airlines ramp up hiring
US airlines are ramping up hiring across the industry. For example, the CEOs of Southwest Airlines and Air Canada offered… Read More »