STR: December Global Hotel Pipeline Down, But Some Plans Up
The total number of U.S. hotel rooms under construction in December 2021 was down roughly 61,000 from the country’s all-time… Read More »
HotelRez to Offer Cvent Transient RFP Platform
U.K.-based hotel distribution and representation company HotelRez on Tuesday announced a new partnership with meetings management firm Cvent to use… Read More »
New seating company aims to upgrade business class seating
UK-based Unum Aircraft Seating has officially launched – targeting business class seating. Spearheaded by industry veteran Chris Brady, the former… Read More »
John-Paul Hemingway joins SES senior leadership team
Global content connectivity solutions provider SES has appointed John-Paul (JP) Hemingway as the company’s new Chief Strategy and Product Officer…. Read More »
Tennis Australia renews broadcast agreement with Sport 24
Tennis Australia renews broadcast agreement Tennis Australia has renewed its broadcast partnership for the Australian Open with Sport 24 for… Read More »
Several foreign airlines cancel U.S flights over 5G safety concerns
Several foreign airlines are canceling flights to the U.S. over concerns about 5G cellular service interference, despite a last-minute commitment… Read More »
AT&T and Verizon delay 5G rollout near some airports
AT&T and Verizon said Jan. 18 they would temporarily delay deployment of 5G service at towers near some U.S. airports… Read More »
The Biden administration says it’s in talks with airlines to prevent disruptions over 5G rollout
The White House said it working with airlines, wireless providers and federal agencies on a solution to a dispute over… Read More »
Hotelier seeks Denver’s first pot-smokers’ permit
The Patterson Inn is working to secure the first license to accommodate marijuana use under a new Denver law. Owner… Read More »
Upbeat Expedia books Super Bowl ad spots
Expedia Group Inc.’s plan to advertise during the Feb. 13 Super Bowl telecast is touted by the bookings platform’s leadership… Read More »
Yesterday far away for Fla. hotel where Beatles stayed
Preservationists fear for South Florida’s cultural history in the likely demolition of the shuttered Deauville Beach Resort hotel in Miami… Read More »
Hong Kong hotel shares change hands for $337M
Hong Kong billionaire Michael Kadoorie plans to enlarge his family’s stake in the operator of the Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong… Read More »
300-plus Accor properties coming in 2022
The Accor portfolio will add more than 300 hotels and resorts this year, including six in North and Central America… Read More »
Oyo said to dial back valuation to $9B in IPO
Oyo Hotels reportedly is targeting a $9 billion valuation in its initial public offering, a drop from the $12 billion… Read More »
American extends expiration date of upgrades
American Airlines is extending the expiration date on upgrade certificates earned in 2019 and 2020 to July 31. The carrier… Read More »
Motto Chelsea brings young Hilton lifestyle flag to NYC
The 42-story Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea that opened this month is the city’s first Hilton lifestyle property… Read More »
Thailand adopts $9 visitor’s tax
Starting in April, foreign tourists will have to pay a $9 fee, which will be charged to airline tickets, when… Read More »
Moliving mini-hotels ease impact of easy living
Modular, movable lodging units that impart a luxury feel with minimal financial and environmental damage are entrepreneur Jordan Bem’s answer… Read More »
Alaska Airlines changes elite upgrade process
Alaska Airlines is making changes to its upgrade process. The new policy emphasizes fare class in determining priority and changes… Read More »
Delta, American report on diversity initiatives
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines have reported on the progress of their diversity initiatives. The airlines highlighted recruitment efforts,… Read More »
Southwest’s route expansion attracts business travelers
Southwest Airlines’ decision to add 18 new routes during the pandemic, mostly to small cities that are tourist destinations, is… Read More »
Airlines honor Martin Luther King Jr.
As airlines marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Alaska Airlines highlighted Chicago-based Ade, who designed an aircraft honoring King and… Read More »
AT&T, Verizon plan to adjust 5G service near airports
Ahead of the planned January 19 launch of new 5G service, AT&T and Verizon have agreed to temporarily delay the… Read More »
The Cayman Islands Announces New Official COVID-19 Testing Method – Video Proctoring Technology from AZOVA Inc.
COVID Testing with Results in 24 hours or less for entry to the Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands announces the… Read More »
Lodz full of atractions
In 2022, many events and concerts will take place in Lodz World-class stars will visit Lodz The Canadian singer-Avril Lavigne,… Read More »
NYC Launches City-Wide Savings Program, ‘Winter Outing’
NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau, has launched NYC Winter Outing… Read More »