Aer Lingus takes €150mn loan from Irish sovereign fund
Aer Lingus (EI, Dublin Int’l) has extracted a EUR150 million euro (USD180 million) three-year loan from the Ireland Strategic Investment… Read More »
HVAC upgrades can help hotels serve as care sites
Hotels can be converted into alternate care sites during the COVID-19 pandemic, but doing so poses challenges, including a lack… Read More »
Mich. city’s homeless find help via hotel outreach
Scores of homeless people in Jackson, Mich., have been accommodated through a partnership between the America’s Best hotel and a… Read More »
How Marriott’s marketing woos a new breed of traveler
Marriott International has partnered with Verizon Media to re-gear its marketing approach in response to the pandemic, emphasizing mobile contact… Read More »
Texas-size deal: $95K per night for whole hotel
Those for whom a pandemic-era getaway seems priceless can put their desire to the test at a hotel in downtown… Read More »
Friday reopening set for Legoland Calif.’s Castle Hotel
The reopening of the Castle Hotel at Legoland California in Carlsbad has been set for Friday. Safety measures will be… Read More »
Graduate Hotels will enroll in C3 dining expansion
Graduate Hotels is among the first participants in a collaborative expansion campaign by restaurant innovator C3 that engages hotels, shopping… Read More »
Free virus tests available at Hyatt Latin America sites
Guests at Hyatt Hotels’ 19 Latin America resorts who plan to return to the US can receive free coronavirus tests… Read More »
Miami airport saw cargo boom in 2020
The loss of capacity on suspended passenger flights led to a substantial decrease in air cargo volume in 2020 —… Read More »
Airlines promote anti-trafficking effort
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines aided the “It’s a Penalty” anti-trafficking campaign by airing its public awareness video on flights… Read More »
Canadian family showcases impact of airline cuts
Employees who commute long distances for sporadic work are among the hardest hit when airlines are forced to cut routes…. Read More »
Alaska Airlines airs “Safety Dance” video
Alaska Airlines aired its “Safety Dance” video, which originated as an internet feature, during the Super Bowl. It showcases 11… Read More »
Delta offering vaccines to Atlanta employees
Delta Air Lines will provide coronavirus vaccines starting today to employees at its Atlanta home base who are at least… Read More »
Furloughs anticipated without additional federal aid
Airline and labor leaders are urging lawmakers to take immediate action to protect airline employees’ jobs. “We strongly support the… Read More »
Why businesses should pretend to start over
Business owners can conquer the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic by adopting the approach of a brand new company,… Read More »
Valuable social platform tools, trends to tap in 2021
Experts predict that 4 billion people will be active on social media before 2021 ends, and Syed Balkhi recommends that… Read More »
Cruises banned by Canada until March 2022
Canada is banning cruise ships in its waters until the end of March 2022. The government is advising all Canadians… Read More »
Aspen Club in Colo. to live again as fitness destination
The tennis and fitness club once famous for its sports stars and celebrities will be transformed into a health and… Read More »
Silversea adds S.A.L.T. to its cruise menu
Silversea’s Silver Moon will feature its S.A.L.T. program on a Mediterranean cruise with chefs on board to share their expertise… Read More »
Health, safety drive strategies for LGBTQ travel firms
LGBTQ travel advisors say their clients are looking for destinations closer to home with small groups and an emphasis on… Read More »
US Airlines Are Hurting, But They Still Have Plenty of Cash on Hand
The pandemic is still roiling, the capacity numbers are still down, and airlines are still suffering financially. But that doesn’t… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Extends Middle Seat Blockage
Delta Air Lines announced it would continue blocking middle and limit capacity on all flights departing through April 30. As… Read More »