2nd Circuit rules against hotel owner in pandemic BI case
The US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, in New York, has upheld a lower court decision that a… Read More »
$57.4M fine slapped on Crown Resorts with pending buyout
The government watchdog whose approval is awaited for the proposed $6.3 billion buyout of Australia’s Crown Resorts has fined the… Read More »
American Airlines to resume New Zealand flights
American Airlines will resume service Oct. 29 between its Dallas hub and Auckland, New Zealand. Hawaiian Airlines and Air Canada… Read More »
Stagflation could set back recovery, hoteliers cautioned
Hoteliers who are happily meeting pent-up demand with raised room rates should keep an eye on the specter of stagflation,… Read More »
Canada partners with airlines, airports to cut delays
The Canadian government has announced a series of measures aimed at cutting wait times at the nation’s airports. The government… Read More »
Traveling for business? How to cut the costs
Business owners can reduce the high cost of travel by booking flights well in advance and scheduling trips during the… Read More »
W.Va. boutique hotel makes accessibility history
A refurbished West Virginia high school dating to 1912 has made its debut as the world’s first boutique hotel to… Read More »
Limits spark creativity for Minn. hotel beverage director
Adam Witherspoon, beverage director at the Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, talks about helping his staff succeed, applying the lessons he… Read More »
Spirit of Mandela pervades hotel where he made his home
Nelson Mandela’s stature and personality are much in evidence at the Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg, the late… Read More »
Delta, Air France partner on New York-Paris schedule
Delta Air Lines is collaborating with SkyTeam partner Air France to offer nine daily flights between New York and Paris…. Read More »
American adds N.Y. routes, strengthens JetBlue alliance
American Airlines is adding six new routes from the New York City area to build on its Northeast Alliance with… Read More »
Delta Air Lines CEO meets Pope Francis
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian met Pope Francis at the Vatican, where he presented the Pope with a $100,000… Read More »
Orlando airport’s new terminal will offer expanded retail
Orlando International Airport’s new terminal will offer expanded options for restaurants and shopping. “With more than 80,000 square feet of… Read More »
United begins summer service to Dubrovnik
United Airlines has begun seasonal service between Newark, N.J., and Dubrovnik. United is the only airline offering direct flights to… Read More »
Hawaiian to resume flights to Japan
Hawaiian Airlines is restoring its flight schedule to Japan after the country announced it will loosen its COVID-19 travel restrictions…. Read More »
Alaska, Southwest honor fallen soldiers
Alaska Airlines employs special carts to transport the remains of fallen soldiers, including one named for Hunter Schmidtke, whose mother,… Read More »
Convention-visitors bureau’s lodging tax share restored
The city of Burlington, Iowa, will resume sending 30% of revenue from its 5% hotel-motel tax to the local convention… Read More »
Lodging helps REITs post record funds from operations in Q1
Funds from operations rose 30.9% from a year ago to reach a record tally of more than $18 billion in… Read More »
Universal Studios Singapore building new Minion Land
Construction began Thursday on the new Minion Land at Universal Studios Singapore. Set to debut in 2024, the “Despicable Me”-themed… Read More »
Idyllic Calif. sanctuary no longer off beaten path
The once-remote spiritual retreat of Ojai in a mountain valley 90 miles from Los Angeles is being flooded with visitors… Read More »
Tea time takes tipsy turn at famed San Diego hotel
The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa in San Diego is adding bite to a celebrated tradition of afternoon tea:… Read More »
Team uniforms: SMR Days gives hotel staff new look
Employees of The Standard Ibiza hotel will be decked out in custom-designed uniforms through a partnership between The Standard Europe… Read More »