R.I. hoteliers seek more sway in booting bad actors
The Rhode Island lodging industry is asking state lawmakers to add verbal abuse and threats to the list of behaviors… Read More »
NYC’s storied Blue Moon Hotel falls into bankruptcy
The owner of the Blue Moon Hotel on Manhattan’s Lower East Side is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming the… Read More »
Castell Project, AHLA join to elevate diversity in hospitality
The Castell Project has joined the American Hotel & Lodging Association as an official ally of the AHLA Foundation, working… Read More »
Rate hikes drive profit uptick for Hawaii hotels
Hawaii hotels saw a rise in profits and occupancy last month over February of 2021, and many even topped the… Read More »
Wyndham enters bustling economy extended-stay market
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has joined the economy extended-stay crowd with plans for 50 new building projects over the next… Read More »
Southwest to launch new fare class
Southwest Airlines will introduce a new fare class in the second quarter of 2022. The “Wanna Get Away Plus” fare… Read More »
A4A CEO urges lifting of mask mandate, predeparture testing
Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio appeared on Yahoo Finance and WMAL’s O’Connor and Company to discuss the… Read More »
Use of COVID-19 aid for posh Fla. hotel raises eyebrows
Broward County, Fla., officials defend their use of $140 million in federal pandemic relief funds to build a luxury hotel… Read More »
Delta to boost transit traffic at Korean airport
Delta Air Lines has signed an agreement with Korea’s Incheon International Airport and local lounge operators to increase transit traffic… Read More »
Alaska invests billions in West Coast airport upgrades
Alaska Airlines is working on major renovations at its terminals in Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Portland, Ore. Projects… Read More »
American plane celebrates Medal of Honor recipients
American Airlines has unveiled a newly wrapped aircraft Flagship Valor, that is decorated to celebrate Medal of Honor recipients. “Giving… Read More »
Hotel union known for NYC influence grows N.J. footprint
The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, a major player in New York City politics, stamped the enlargement of its New… Read More »
Baltimore Kimpton sells for fraction of 2011 price
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor has changed hands for $18.6 million after selling for $33 million in 2011…. Read More »
Study: Small hotel, travel businesses saw shutdowns rise
The pandemic accelerated the failure rate for small businesses in hospitality and travel, but not to the degree of other… Read More »
Plans filed for Kalahari Resort in Thornburg, Va.
A rezoning request was recently submitted by Kalahari Resort and Conventions for the conversion of an almost 135-acre plot of… Read More »
Crown troubles deepen, but Blackstone deal still afloat
A third government inquiry into money-handling by Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has ended in condemnation as the others did,… Read More »
City-orienting White Lodging drops 25 suburban pacts
Indiana-based White Lodging is continuing its shift into the high-end urban hotel market by selling off 25 management contracts for… Read More »
2022 will outdo 288-property growth of 2021, Accor says
Global hospitality powerhouse Accor is picking up the pace that produced 288 new hotels and resorts in 2021. More than… Read More »
Women’s suite debuts at historic Hotel Figueroa in L.A.
Los Angeles’ Hotel Figueroa, opened in 1926 as a sanctuary for female travelers, is observing Women’s History Month with a… Read More »
Alaska Airlines, Bank of America extend card partnership
Alaska Airlines has extended its credit-card partnership with Bank of America through 2030. “Over time, we will continue to invest… Read More »
US airlines urge White House to lift predeparture testing, mask mandate
Airlines for America has urged the Biden administration “to sunset federal transportation travel restrictions,” including the mask mandate and predeparture… Read More »
Alaska Airlines CEO reports uptick in business travel bookings
In an interview with CNBC, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said the carrier continues to see strong travel demand across… Read More »
JetBlue, American offer reciprocal elite perks
American Airlines and JetBlue are now offering reciprocal perks for their elite frequent flyers. The benefits include upgraded seating, checked… Read More »
Long-awaited rail line extension opens in Somerville, Mass.
The extension of the Green Line rail to Somerville, Mass., has finally been completed, 32 years after discussions about the… Read More »
SpaceX aims at in-flight satellite internet
SpaceX is working on the antenna technology and regulatory approval needed to provide Starlink satellite internet service on commercial aircraft…. Read More »
Air traffic rebounds to new post-pandemic high
The Transportation Security Administration reported that over 2.36 million passengers cleared checkpoints on March 20, setting a new post-pandemic record…. Read More »