New Google feature puts hotel green status a click away
Google is meeting high consumer demand for sustainability with the launch this week of an “Eco-Certified” label for hotels in… Read More »
Expedia plans unification of loyalty programs
Expedia Group says it will carry out a long-planned unification of its loyalty programs, opening up rewards accumulation across a… Read More »
Latest Sound Transit extension opening next month
A 4.3-mile extension of Sound Transit’s light-rail system will open in Seattle on Oct. 2. The $1.9 billion project, which… Read More »
DFW airport trials security screening reservations
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is trying out a “fast pass” program ahead of the traditional holiday travel season. The program… Read More »
Bookings for flights from Europe, UK skyrocket
Bookings for flights from Europe and the UK to the US reportedly skyrocketed immediately after the Biden administration announced that… Read More »
Malaysia prepares reopening for tourists
Malaysia is reopening for vacations this month to those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. So far, more than half… Read More »
Top destinations stateside for Black culture
There are many destinations domestically that include African-American history and culture and this piece delves into those destinations, including New… Read More »
$59B hit from business travel slump seen for US hotels
The plunge in business travel is projected to cost US hotels $59 billion this year, with New York City the… Read More »
USTA: Vaccine mandates for domestic air travel unfair
The US Travel Association is opposed to vaccine mandates for domestic air travel, saying that it is unfair and will… Read More »
Startup offers cryptocurrency as travel perk
Fintech startup Fly Coin is reinventing the loyalty program by offering cryptocurrency as an alternative to the traditional miles. So… Read More »
Poll finds majority support for hotel vaccine rules
Support for vaccine mandates for hotel guests among Americans rose from 44% in April to 53% in August according to… Read More »
TSA doubles fines for mask refusal
The Transportation Security Administration is doubling fines for air passengers who refuse to wear face coverings on airplanes and in… Read More »
American Airlines offers live sports inflight
American Airlines is offering live sports and sports networks through its inflight entertainment network on domestic narrowbody aircraft to commemorate… Read More »
Southwest offers companion pass for free flight
Southwest Airlines frequent flyers can get free travel for a companion in January and February. To qualify, Rapid Rewards members… Read More »
High-end retail discounts part of Lufthansa loyalty program
For its new loyalty program, Lufthansa is partnering with luxury retailers to offer high-end goods at a discount. The Dezerved… Read More »
Airlines say COVID-19 resurgence has hit travel demand
American, Southwest, United, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines are all noting a downturn in bookings that they attribute to the resurgence… Read More »
US airports aim to ease the stress of travel
Airport managers and designers are trying to bring a new measure of calm and fun to airports to relieve some… Read More »
CDC warns unvaccinated against Labor Day travel
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky urged unvaccinated people in the US to avoid traveling during the upcoming Labor Day weekend as… Read More »
Napa Valley’s new Four Seasons Resort opens in November
Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley in Calistoga, Calif., will be the region’s first and only resort within a working winery… Read More »
Mexican resort caters to canines
Dogs are not only welcomed at Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende, they are pampered. Canine guests receive… Read More »
IATA advocates global adoption of EU vaccine certification
The International Air Transport Association is urging the adoption of the European Union’s Digital COVID Certificate as a worldwide standard… Read More »
TSA reports declining air travel volume
The Transportation Security Administration reported its lowest passenger screening counts since May on Aug. 24 and 25 after setting records… Read More »
Six more countries added to CDC’s high-risk list
Six more countries, including Bahamas, Lebanon and Morocco have been added to the CDC’s Level 4 high-risk travel list. Ten… Read More »
Air Canada adds route to Calif. Airport
Air Canada plans to debut a new route in October between Vancouver and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif…. Read More »
Tomorrow’s hotel today, coming to Florida
The Lake Nona Wave Hotel in Orlando, Fla., set to open this fall, is being touted as a harbinger of… Read More »
Malta and Gozo resorts offer full range of luxury
Malta and Gozo offer five-star hotels with a range of luxury from family-friendly accommodations to elegant townhouses. The resorts draw… Read More »