Hotel prices skyrocket past 200%
The Family Vacation Guide has conducted a new survey of US-based hotel rooms and found prices have risen more than… Read More »
NYC’s new Ritz-Carlton goes all out on luxury
The new 50-story Ritz-Carlton New York Nomad, near Madison Square Park, is open with 219 rooms and 16 penthouse residences…. Read More »
Apple Hospitality REIT buys hotels for a total of $85M
Apple Hospitality REIT has acquired two hotels, spending a total of $85 million. It purchased the 134-room AC Hotel by… Read More »
Hilton CEO: Rates will rise as under supply meets demand
Hilton Hotels CEO Christopher Nassetta warns that as the travel sector continues to recover hotel rates will continue to climb… Read More »
United Airlines eyes electric aircraft opportunities
United Airlines is laying the groundwork for future fleets of electric powered regional aircraft and air taxis as the carrier… Read More »
United ramps up Australia service
United Airlines has begun service between San Francisco and Brisbane, giving the airline its largest presence ever in Australia, a… Read More »
American resumes flights to Chile, adds New Zealand route
American Airlines has resumed service between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Santiago de Chile, which the airline also serves from… Read More »
Southwest focuses on restoring schedule
After expanding its network during the pandemic, Southwest Airlines is focusing on “putting the planes back that were already there,”… Read More »
US airlines see strong demand for holiday travel
US airline executives predict an especially strong holiday travel period this year. “We’re confident in the demand backdrop for the… Read More »
Air Canada upgrades passenger experience
Air Canada is upgrading the passenger experience with 25% more in-flight entertainment and upgraded dining on international flights and in… Read More »
Delta Air Lines receives ASTA’s first sustainability award
The American Society of Travel Advisors has given Delta Air Lines its first Green Partner in Travel Award. “Delta is… Read More »
Report details FedEx’s global impact
According to a global economic impact report by Dun & Bradstreet, FedEx delivered an estimated 16 million shipments per day… Read More »
Southwest to add 3 seasonal routes in spring
Southwest Airlines plans to add three seasonal routes in the spring, including flights between Denver and Myrtle Beach, S.C., and… Read More »
United Express carrier takes step toward fleet upgrade
Commuter Air, which operates regional flights for United Airlines out of Houston, is taking the first step to upgrading its… Read More »
United Airlines says Apple tech prevents some delays
United Airlines is the first airline to digitize maintenance documents using the Touch ID feature on Apple’s iPad, and the… Read More »
Air Canada eyes more flights to India
Air Canada plans to increase its service to India, said Alexandre Lefevre, managing director of network planning and scheduling. The… Read More »
JetBlue expands codeshare arrangement with Qatar Airways
JetBlue is expanding its codesharing arrangement with Qatar Airways, allowing passengers to book seamless connections through Doha to 11 additional… Read More »
How hotels are facing the rising cost of utilities
Though hotels’ utility costs declined during the pandemic shutdown, they are now rising as travel returns and are growing faster… Read More »
Biden goes after resort fees
President Joe Biden has pledge to eliminate “junk fees” charged by resorts, airlines and cable companies, urging transparency in pricing…. Read More »
3 tax credits to help hotels
Though hotels were hard-hit by the pandemic, several tax credits are available, writes Terracina Maxwell of Clarus Solutions. Maxwell explores… Read More »
Fla. trade association offers hurricane relief to hotels
Hotel and restaurant owners in four Florida counties hit by Hurricane Ian are eligible for $10,000 grants from the Florida… Read More »
Oetker Collection to transform Palm Beach, Fla., icon
The Oetker Collection will transform the Chesterfield, an iconic 100-year-old boutique hotel in Palm Beach, Fla., which was sold this… Read More »