Four Seasons property in Calif. loaning EVs to guests
Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Napa Valley is loaning guests electric vehicles to go exploring wine country. Polestar is… Read More »
CBL Properties CEO: Future of malls includes hotels, more
CBL Properties CEO Stephen Lebovitz discusses his optimism about the mall sector and points to a diversification of uses. “We’ve… Read More »
Nature is the theme at Sri Lanka’s Moksha
The Moksha boutique hotel in Kitulgala, Sri Lanka, offers a natural ambience for its guests, starting with a central giant… Read More »
Experts: Hotel financing options shrinking short-term
Hotel financing experts urged caution as economic uncertainty roils acquisition financing. But long term, they said, the luxury lifestyle sector… Read More »
United exec: Electric planes can cut costs, boost service
United Airlines aims to have electric planes flying short routes before 2030 and will probably start from its Denver and… Read More »
Delta enhances elite frequent flyer benefits
Delta Air Lines is enhancing its elite frequent flyer benefits while increasing the required spending for SkyMiles Medallion qualification. “These… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines celebrates anniversary of first aircraft
Hawaiian Airlines celebrated the 93rd anniversary of the flight that inaugurated air travel in the islands by bringing its first… Read More »
Southwest celebrates 25 years of “Adopt-A-Pilot”
Southwest Airlines’ “Adopt-A-Pilot” program, which brings volunteer pilots into fifth grade classrooms nationwide, has now been running for 25 years…. Read More »
N.D. program aids veterans seeking pilot training
The University of North Dakota has launched a program that will offer grants to veterans seeking careers as pilots and… Read More »
What EB-5 financing offers hotel developers
The Department of Homeland Security’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, though complicated, can be preferable to traditional financing, said Jim Butler,… Read More »
Hotels put their stamp on the burger
Hotel restaurants know what Americans want — a good burger. And chefs are going all out to put their stamp… Read More »
Occupancy high, competition stiff in N.Y. luxury hotels
Demand is keeping New York’s luxury hotels busy with occupancy rates around 80% even with room rates starting at $900… Read More »
Qantas rolls out new domestic Economy Class menu
After several months of development, Qantas has rolled out its new domestic Economy Class menu. The new menu features dishes… Read More »
Hong Kong to give away 500,000 air tickets to lure tourists back to the island
After more than two years of adhering to some of the world’s toughest COVID-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is welcoming tourists… Read More »
TAAG Angola forced to adjust schedules after pilots start strike
TAAG Angola passengers are set for disruption and may be booked onto other airlines after pilots commenced a strike that… Read More »
Disruption expected at Heathrow after American Airlines engineers vote to strike
Flight disruptions are expected at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) after American Airlines’ (A1G) (AAL) engineers voted in favor of strike… Read More »
Sri Lanka’s new low-cost carrier FitsAir launches inaugural flight to Dubai
Sri Lanka’s newest airline FitsAir commenced operations with an inaugural flight from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International… Read More »
Embraer signs deals for E2 jets with SalamAir, Royal Jordanian
Embraer has signed new deals with Oman-based SalamAir and Royal Jordanian Airlines for E190 and E195 E2 aircraft, with both… Read More »
Pilot sues Southwest Airlines after captain exposed himself mid-flight
A Southwest Airlines (LUV) pilot is suing the airline, her union and an ex-colleague after the co-worker locked the cockpit… Read More »
Payment Startup Mesh Scores $60M Funding Round
Corporate payment startup Mesh Payments has secured $60 million in its latest fundraising round, bringing its total to $123 million,… Read More »
BLS: U.S. Hospitality Employment Gains in September
Total U.S. leisure and hospitality employment in September increased month over month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly… Read More »
New paint that could reduce energy use in aircraft cabins
Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana, USA, having already developed ‘the world’s whitest paint’, as seen in this year’s edition… Read More »
EasyJet trials digital onboard experience
The inflight experience onboard European low-cost carrier, easyJet, has traditionally been low tech, with no inflight entertainment (IFE) save for… Read More »
FAA extends rest periods for flight attendants
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring that flight attendants receive longer… Read More »
Aerochamp and ANH Structure aim to grow interiors business
AeroChamp Aviation, an aircraft interior products and services company based in the Middle East and Asia, is collaborating with ANH… Read More »
APEX/IFSA Awards 2022: the finalists
The finalists vying for prizes in the 2022 APEX/IFSA Awards have been announced. The awards, organised by the Airline Passenger… Read More »