Air Canada code shares with Emirates
Air Canada has launched a codesharing agreement with Emirates, allowing passengers to book seamless travel to cities in the Middle… Read More »
Miami runway race raises $30k for charity
American Airlines served as the host sponsor as some 2,600 runners took off for a five kilometer race down a… Read More »
Hilton Baton Rouge’s secret tunnel becomes event space
A secret tunnel under The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, where former Louisiana governor Huey P. Long reportedly lurked to… Read More »
Hotel sales increase as travel booms
Despite economic uncertainties, the explosion of post-pandemic travel shows no sign of slowing, writes Daniel H. Lesser, co-founder, president and… Read More »
Celebrity Cruises markets itself as “luxury resort”
Celebrity Cruises bills itself as a “resort” instead of a luxury cruise line in its latest advertising campaign, citing its… Read More »
New York Marriott Marquis goes big in its lobby
The New York Marriott Marquis lobby now features 50-foot-wide by 8-foot-high digital displays for advertisers and events that can show… Read More »
Chinese insurer to sell 3 luxury properties in US
Dajia Insurance Group Co. is planning to sell a luxury hotel and two resorts as a part of the portfolio… Read More »
With no vacancy, hotels have little time to renovateq
A flood of demand since spring 2021 has left many popular hotels with high occupancy year-round and created challenges for… Read More »
Hotels begin hiking rates for 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Hotel companies on the Las Vegas Strip are beginning to publish room rates for next year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix… Read More »
Hilton’s brand campaign highlights “The Stay”
Hilton Hotels announced a new global brand platform this July — “Hilton. For the Stay.” — and accompanying advertising campaign… Read More »
Hotels make working during vacation easier for guests
As travelers continue to combine business and leisure on their trips, many hotels are adding technology, spaces and programming to… Read More »
Tilman Fertitta takes 6.1% stake in Wynn Resorts Ltd.
Tilman Fertitta acquired a 6.1% stake in Wynn Resorts Ltd. and is now the second-largest investor in the Las Vegas-based… Read More »
American Airlines boosts Brazil schedule
American Airlines is increasing service to Brazil by 65% compared with 2021, and will operate five daily flights to São… Read More »
Delta matches donations to veterans’ programs
To mark Veterans Day, Delta Air Lines is matching November mileage donations by its frequent flyers to two programs serving… Read More »
Atlanta airport poised to open new taxiway
The Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is finishing work on an $81.8 million end-around taxiway, which eliminates the need for aircraft… Read More »
Pittsburgh, Pa. airport begins work on cargo facility
Pittsburgh International Airport has broken ground on a cargo facility that will feature expanded temperature-controlled capacity. The facility, partially funded… Read More »
Mexico welcomes more than 15M international air travelers in 2022
Mexico welcomed 15.5 million international air passengers between January and September, up 61% from 2021 and 6% compared with the… Read More »
UPS develops logistics-as-a-service initiative
UPS is developing a logistics-as-a-service initiative, which CEO Carol Tome described as combining the assets of digital service offerings like… Read More »
United launches aircraft technician apprenticeship program
United announced the launch of Calibrate, a 36-month apprenticeship program that aims to train more than 1,000 new Aircraft Maintenance… Read More »
Alaska, Lyft team up for loyalty partnership program
By linking their Alaska Air Mileage Plan with their Lyft account, customers can now earn one mile for every $1… Read More »
United exec details sustainable fuel initiatives
United Airlines has invested more in sustainable aviation fuel than any airline worldwide, said Chief Sustainability Officer Lauren Riley. “When… Read More »
JetBlue moves to cloud-based data operations
JetBlue has moved its data operations from a physical warehouse to the cloud. “The goal was to enable access to… Read More »