Bookings CEO upbeat with good news for Q1
The CEO of Booking Holdings waxed ebullient after the largest US online travel service reported first-quarter revenue surpassing analysts’ estimates…. Read More »
Alaska Airlines unveils “Star Wars” plane
Alaska Airlines has unveiled an aircraft painted with scenes commemorating Disneyland’s “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” attraction. The aircraft made its… Read More »
Universal Studios Japan adding “Despicable Me” hotel room
A new hotel room is set to open July 15 at Hotel Universal Port at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka…. Read More »
Air Canada flies first cargo flight to Madrid in European expansion
Air Canada has begun cargo flights between Canada and Madrid as the airline continues to boost its cargo network in… Read More »
Delta customer center creates high school apprenticeship
Delta Air Lines’ has created a unique high school apprenticeship program at a Chisholm, Minn., high school that gives local… Read More »
FedEx CEO-elect discusses company culture, outlook
Raj Subramaniam, the incoming CEO of FedEx, joined Fortune’s Leadership Next podcast to discuss his vision for the company as… Read More »
FAA will boost air traffic control staffing in Fla.
The Federal Aviation Administration pledged to “immediately” increase staffing at a major air traffic control center after agency officials met… Read More »
American Airlines resumes flight from N.C. to Grenada
After the Caribbean island of Grenada lifted travel restrictions, American Airlines is resuming service between Charlotte, N.C. American also serves… Read More »
Upscale business hotel startup Mint House raises $35M
Mint House, a lodging startup that caters to business travelers who prefer apartment-style accommodations that are supported by hotel-style amenities,… Read More »
Wynn goes all in with overhaul of Las Vegas property
The ongoing makeover of the Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Tower Suites is “the most extensive design evolution ever made,”… Read More »
Inflation dims Hilton profit projections
Hilton Worldwide cited inflation’s impact on labor and other costs in forecasting an annual profit below market expectations. Surging leisure… Read More »
Trump group pays $750K to D.C. in flagship hotel suit
Former President Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration committee and the Trump family business have agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a… Read More »
Caption by Hyatt begins rollout in Memphis, Tenn.
Memphis, Tenn., has been chosen for Hyatt Hotels Corp.’s first Caption by Hyatt, an upscale, limited-service brand with emphasis on… Read More »
Eastern European hospitality takes hit from war in Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sidelined what figured to be a robust recovery for the hotel business in Eastern… Read More »
Preparation may begin this year for Google village
Site preparations, including infrastructure upgrades, for Google’s planned mixed-use village in San Jose, Calif., are expected to begin this year…. Read More »
Expedia chief sees blue skies in 81% Q1 earnings leap
Expedia Group’s CEO celebrated an 81% year-over-year first-quarter revenue increase with a rosy outlook for leisure travel and beyond. “We… Read More »
Disneyland Hotel bedbug suit settled for $100K
The Disneyland Hotel has paid a $100,000 settlement to a woman who said she was bitten by bedbugs and subjected… Read More »
Surveys: International travel curbed by test requirement
A survey of more than 2,840 readers of the Points Guy travel blog, conducted through SurveyMonkey in April, 53% of… Read More »
Air Canada resumes Phoenix, London routes
Air Canada is resuming service between Montreal and Phoenix after a two-year gap, and the formerly seasonal flight will operate… Read More »
Delta flight highlights sustainability initiatives
A Delta Air Lines flight designed to demonstrate sustainability technologies and processes as part of SkyTeam Alliance’s Sustainable Flight Challenge… Read More »
United resumes service to Italy
United Airlines is resuming service between Newark, N.J., and Naples, Italy, after a three-year pause, the only nonstop flight between… Read More »
Incoming FedEx CEO discusses priorities, succession
FedEx’s incoming CEO, Raj Subramaniam, has long been expected to succeed company founder Frederick Smith, and in his first major… Read More »