Southwest CEO discusses improved operational reliability
In an interview with CNBC, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan discussed the positive strides the carrier has made to improve operational… Read More »
IHG experiences rebound of Q3 business travel
IHG Hotels & Resorts saw business travel rebound in the third quarter, reaching pre-pandemic levels. And the company anticipates continued… Read More »
Hotel construction showing strong growth
The latest Construction Pipeline Trend Report finds that 987 hotels are under construction in the US and 2,074 projects are… Read More »
How to develop a wine strategy
Few hotels have the luxury of keeping a large wine cellar, yet wine is critical for a hotel to have… Read More »
Toronto hotel adding 50 stories
Toronto’s Cambridge Suites Hotel is removing its peaked roof as it proceeds to add 50 floors to the existing 21…. Read More »
MGM collaborates on training plan for adults with autism
MGM Resorts International will make a $1 million donation to the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation-Ackerman Center to help fund… Read More »
Marriott expanding its Mideast presence
Twenty new Marriott International properties will be opening in the Middle East over the next 15 months. Half of the… Read More »
HotelKey partners on payment platform service
HotelKey is collaborating with specialized payments platform Paysafe to provide a streamlined payments service for US hotels. The cloud-based system… Read More »
American Airlines signs distribution contracts
American Airlines has signed new agreements with Sabre, Amadeus and Travelport, the three largest global travel sales systems. “We look… Read More »
Lani Kai in Fla. to rebuild after hurricane
A Fort Myers Beach, Fla., beachfront staple, Lani Kai Island Resort, will rebuild after much of its administrative and vendor… Read More »
F&B more important part of hotel picture
Developers of upscale hotels need to reconsider their food and beverage investment, writes Chunhao (Victor) Wei of Horwath HTL Atlanta…. Read More »
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to undergo $25M expansion
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will expand to add five gates, retail and concession areas and updated architecture. The $25 million project… Read More »
Some airports allow non-travelers to access terminals
The Ontario International Airport near Los Angeles launched the ONT+ program, which allows non-travelers to apply for a pass to… Read More »
United, Jaguar partner for all-electric gate-to-gate transfers
United Airlines has teamed up with Jaguar North America to allow United MileagePlus Premier members gate-to-gate transfers in the I-Pace… Read More »
Caption by Hyatt brand debuts in Memphis, Tenn.
Memphis’ new Caption by Hyatt encourages both guests and staff to “Be you, see you, do you.” That motto gives… Read More »
10,000 NYC hotel rooms are still closed
Despite an occupancy rate of 86%, 10,000 New York City rooms in 46 hotels remain shuttered two years after they… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to expand its Boeing fleet
Alaska Airlines will buy an additional 52 Boeing 737 Max planes through 2026 with the option to buy 105 more… Read More »
How Choice’s Ron Burgett got where he is
Ron Burgett had planned to become a doctor but shifted into business and followed the opportunities that have led him… Read More »
JetBlue prepares for continued growth
JetBlue Airways reported plans to hire 1,000 pilots into next year and expand flying 1% to 4% in the fourth… Read More »
Banyan acquires Castle Inn in Orlando, Fla.
Orlando’s Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott, is being acquired by Banyan Investment Group. The 213-room hotel is across the… Read More »
Meyer Jabara’s next generation pivots for growth
The pandemic has provided many challenges for Meyer Jabara Hotels but also many opportunities. The family-owned company shifted management as… Read More »
American to phase out first class, add more business class seats
American Airlines plans to phase out first class in favor of more business class seats. “The quality of the business… Read More »
4 spooky hotels for the perfect Halloween getaway
Halloween is fast approaching and there can be nowhere better to get into the spirit of things than one of… Read More »
Where to look for business travel savings
Transporting rather than shipping supplies, using loyalty programs and limiting luggage are among ways to make business travel cheaper, writes… Read More »
Barcelona hotel wins award for world’s best hotel suite
The 5-star Majestic Hotel & Spa Hotel in Barcelona, Spain, has won the accolade of Best Hotel Suite in the… Read More »
Delta improves reliability into the fall
As demand for air travel has soared, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the carrier has improved staffing to… Read More »