Daily housekeeping ended at most of Hilton’s US hotels
Housekeeping at Hilton hotels in the US will be done daily only at the request of guests, except for the… Read More »
Air travel surges over weekend, still down from 2019
The Transportation Security Administration screened 7,953,471 at airport checkpoints between July 2 – 5, including 2,196,411 on July 2, which… Read More »
Pressure mounts for US to lift travel bans
The travel industry is calling on the Biden administration to lift travel bans and open the US to international travel…. Read More »
American Airlines adds routes from Tulsa, Okla.
American Airlines is adding nonstop service from Tulsa International Airport to Miami International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The… Read More »
Travelers eager to see opening of US-Canada border
Although some restrictions have been eased, the timeline for fully reopening the border between Canada and the US is still… Read More »
Second Sensei wellness retreat opening next year
Sensei Porcupine Creek, the brand’s second retreat, will open next year in California. The sister resort to Hawaii’s Sensei Lana’i,… Read More »
Hotels appeal to remote workers amid tourism slump
Occupancy rates remain below average for many hotels as travel restrictions and concerns about COVID-19 deter many would-be vacationers. But… Read More »
Americans itching to hit road, book stays, Google finds
A new Google analysis shows US demand for travel rising exponentially, with apps for hotel bookings and “travel to” searches… Read More »
Business travelers open to taking the train
The majority of business travelers would consider traveling by train, with 60% of people surveyed by Trainline Partner Solutions saying… Read More »
Air travel again breaks pandemic travel record
The Transportation Security Administration says it screened 2,167,380 people at checkpoints on June 27, the most since the start of… Read More »
Alaska Airlines shares tips for traveling
Alaska Airlines flight attendants shared tips for traveling, including wearing a mask correctly, following state and local requirements at the… Read More »
Delta offers at-home test kit for travelers returning to US
Delta Air Lines is offering an at-home COVID-19 test kit through its website that travelers can pack into their luggage… Read More »
American Express opens lounge at NYC’s LaGuardia Airport
American Express has opened a new Centurion Lounge at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport. The lounge, accessible to premium cardholders,… Read More »
Delta, Kenya Airways expand connectivity between US and Africa
Delta Air Lines has expanded its codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways. Passengers on Delta’s flights from New York to Ghana… Read More »
Alternative home-stay firms woo travelers fleeing bias
An emerging niche group of short-term rental companies focuses on African-American, LGTBQ and other travelers who feel discriminated against at… Read More »
$125K balloon trips will take you to edge of space
Space Perspective, a Florida space flight company, is taking reservations for its space balloon, Spaceship Neptune, for flights in 2024…. Read More »
Miss eating on a plane? This guy has your plate ready
Flying enthusiast Nik Sennhauser missed eating on planes so much during the pandemic that he began plating his food on… Read More »
UK expected to lift travel restrictions soon
The UK is poised to lift travel restrictions for fully vaccinated Britons traveling to 150 countries, probably starting in August,… Read More »
Miles4Migrants uses points to transport people in need
Miles4Migrants uses donated frequent flier miles, credit points and travel vouchers to transport people fleeing persecution, violence and poverty. Any… Read More »
Business cabin idea promotes in-flight collaboration
Students from the German Aerospace Center have developed a concept for business class cabins that would enable travelers to more… Read More »
Hyatt CEO: Business travel will return in the fall
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian asserts that the leisure travel that’s led a resurgence of the lodging business soon will be… Read More »
Alaska Airlines adds route from Phoenix to Idaho
Alaska Airlines is adding service from Phoenix to Boise, Idaho. The airline has also finalized its deal with the University… Read More »
New demands spike airports’ interest in technology
Demand for more touch-free services and improved operations have accelerated airports’ interest in technology such as biometrics and customer feedback… Read More »
Car rental prices skyrocket
Travelers can expect to pay up to around twice as much to rent a car as they did before the… Read More »
Ban on US non-essential travel lifted by EU
Americans will be permitted non-essential travel to the European Union thanks to a vote Wednesday by ambassadors from the 27… Read More »
Air Canada flights, miles are prizes in vaccine lottery
Air Canada has provided vacation packages, tickets and frequent flier miles as prizes in a lottery for Albertans who get… Read More »