F&B more important part of hotel picture

Developers of upscale hotels need to reconsider their food and beverage investment, writes Chunhao (Victor) Wei of Horwath HTL Atlanta…. Read More »
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to undergo $25M expansion

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will expand to add five gates, retail and concession areas and updated architecture. The $25 million project… Read More »
Some airports allow non-travelers to access terminals

The Ontario International Airport near Los Angeles launched the ONT+ program, which allows non-travelers to apply for a pass to… Read More »
United, Jaguar partner for all-electric gate-to-gate transfers

United Airlines has teamed up with Jaguar North America to allow United MileagePlus Premier members gate-to-gate transfers in the I-Pace… Read More »
Caption by Hyatt brand debuts in Memphis, Tenn.

Memphis’ new Caption by Hyatt encourages both guests and staff to “Be you, see you, do you.” That motto gives… Read More »
10,000 NYC hotel rooms are still closed

Despite an occupancy rate of 86%, 10,000 New York City rooms in 46 hotels remain shuttered two years after they… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to expand its Boeing fleet

Alaska Airlines will buy an additional 52 Boeing 737 Max planes through 2026 with the option to buy 105 more… Read More »
How Choice’s Ron Burgett got where he is

Ron Burgett had planned to become a doctor but shifted into business and followed the opportunities that have led him… Read More »
JetBlue prepares for continued growth

JetBlue Airways reported plans to hire 1,000 pilots into next year and expand flying 1% to 4% in the fourth… Read More »
Banyan acquires Castle Inn in Orlando, Fla.

Orlando’s Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott, is being acquired by Banyan Investment Group. The 213-room hotel is across the… Read More »
Meyer Jabara’s next generation pivots for growth

The pandemic has provided many challenges for Meyer Jabara Hotels but also many opportunities. The family-owned company shifted management as… Read More »
Payment/Expense Platform Center Adds $15M in Funding

Corporate card and expense platform provider Center has raised $15 million in its latest funding round, bringing its total funding… Read More »
Hilton: Q3 Corp. Transient RevPAR Reaches ’19 Level

Hilton Hotels Corp.’s third-quarter business transient revenue per available room exceeded 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic,… Read More »
Wyndham: Q3 Occupancy Recovery Lags, RevPAR Rises

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the third quarter broke records for quarterly revenue per available room and pipeline growth, but… Read More »
Accor: Outside of Asia, Revenue at Pre-Pandemic Level

Accor in the third quarter posted record revenue per available room levels, which exceeded 2019 levels, the company announced… Read More »
Unlimited Love at Secrets Resorts

Travelers visiting Secrets Resorts & Spas, part of the AMR Collection, can experience Love Unlimited with thoughtful extras and personal… Read More »
Hotel Xcaret Arte’s All Fun Inclusive Offerings

The adults-only Hotel Xcaret Arte offers plenty of activities and experiences to enjoy, both on and off the resort property!… Read More »
Hotel and Resorts Bouncing Back With Strong Third-Quarter Results

The coronavirus pandemic devastated the travel industry, but hotel and resort companies are reporting a strong comeback in terms of… Read More »
Recovering Travel Sectors Lead Hilton to Exceed Pre-Pandemic Revenue

A burgeoning leisure travel industry, recovering business travel sector and growing group travel trend have all contributed to Hilton’s strong… Read More »
Atlantis Paradise Island Reveals Dining Roster Overhaul

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its iconic Royal Towers, Atlantis Paradise Island announced a series of major developments within… Read More »
Reservations for Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas Now Open

Reservations for Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s highly anticipated new ship debuting in 2024, are now open…. Read More »
Key Caribbean Cruise Ports Reopen

Two key Caribbean cruise ports re-opened to calls this month. Grenada’s Melville Street port in St. George’s hosted 1,500 passengers… Read More »