Resort workers with disabilities prove more than able
A California casino resort’s decision to enlist a service organization for people with disabilities to staff its immense laundry service… Read More »
US hotel room construction down, but drawing board booms
The number of US hotel rooms in the planning phase at the end of March leaped 26.3% over last year,… Read More »
Hilton Grand Vacations turns 30 with benefits boost
Hilton Grand Vacations is observing its 30th anniversary with new membership programs for guests along with philanthropic contributions to 30… Read More »
United makes basic economy tickets more flexible
United Airlines announced that passengers may now receive a partial refund when they cancel basic economy tickets. The airline also… Read More »
Air Canada resumes service to Ireland
Air Canada is resuming service to Dublin, Ireland, from Montreal and Vancouver in June and to the Cayman Islands in… Read More »
Las Vegas casino’s renovation has Latin community focus
The Lucky Club Hotel & Casino in North Las Vegas will be re-developed as the first hotel-casino that is dedicated… Read More »
Hotel, Clemson Univ. team up to hire 40 with disabilities
A global trend is reflected in plans by the forthcoming Shepherd Hotel in downtown Clemson, S.C., to employ 40 people… Read More »
CDC alters rankings, no countries labeled “do not travel”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has altered its system for evaluating and communicating risks associated with COVID-19, and… Read More »
Alaska invites passengers to join them in going greener
Alaska Airlines is inviting its passengers to celebrate Earth Month by joining the airline in making a contribution toward reducing… Read More »
US airlines drop mask requirement
Some US airlines have dropped the requirement for passengers and crew to wear masks on aircraft after the Biden Administration… Read More »
American Airlines to reopen final airport lounge
The full slate of American Airlines’ Flagship Lounges will be back in operation when the Chicago location reopens April 21…. Read More »
Maine airport shuts down runway for rehabilitation
Portland International Jetport has closed its primary runway for 56 days for a $13.7M rehabilitation project. Flight patterns and schedules… Read More »
Delta examines Starlink’s satellite internet
Delta Air Lines has tested Starlink broadband internet, Delta CEO Ed Bastian confirmed. Starlink, which is SpaceX’s broadband unit, has… Read More »
Pittsburgh airport work hitting MWBE target
Pittsburgh International Airport’s $1.4 billion modernization is on track to meet its goal of having a 14% share of the… Read More »
Air Canada passenger count hits pandemic high
Air Canada transported more than 100,000 passengers on April 15, the first time the airline has reached that benchmark since… Read More »
Delta CEO ready to meet pent-up travel demand
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian appeared in an interview Monday and detailed how the airline has ramped up staffing… Read More »
Federal transportation mask mandate no longer in effect
The Biden administration announced that the federal transportation mask mandate will no longer be enforced following the ruling of a… Read More »
CDC revamps travel advisory rankings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has altered its system for evaluating and communicating risks associated with COVID-19, and… Read More »
American restarts inflight alcohol service
American Airlines is resuming alcohol sales onboard today after pausing for more than two years. The airline will “slowly reintroduce… Read More »
Hotel asset managers looking up, with staffing as caveat
A survey of 84 members of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association indicates qualified optimism for industry recovery, along with serious… Read More »
Waterborne guestrooms take space needs to outer space
Guests with plenty of bucks to float can spend nights plying the ocean in flying saucer-shaped hotel rooms created by… Read More »
State-funded L.A. County lodging buys will aid homeless
Los Angeles County plans to purchase a hotel and two motels into temporary housing for homeless people using a state… Read More »
Hotel Pegasus sign fix will cost Dallas taxpayers $358K
The Dallas City Council has approved using $358,000 in tax dollars to repair a damaged 30-ton Pegasus sign atop the… Read More »
“Field of Dreams” project with hotel said to be near reality
A hotel, dormitories and an array of baseball diamonds may open for business next year at the Iowa site near… Read More »
Asia-Pacific rush highlighted by Hyatt’s plans for 760 hotels
Hilton Hotels is leading a resurgence in Asia-Pacific expansion by lodging firms betting on a post-pandemic explosion in travel, especially… Read More »
Hyatt cuts off dealings with 2nd hotel in Russia
Hyatt Hotels has responded to the invasion of Ukraine by suspending services provided under a management agreement with the Hyatt… Read More »