Emirates to appeal Nigerian $1.6mn lost bags case
Emirates (EK, Dubai Int’l) has filed an appeal with the Nigerian Federal Court of Appeal after it lost an application… Read More »
Hong Kong poker player raises stake in AirAsia Group
Stanley Choi Chiu Fai, a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and professional poker player, has acquired a 4.17% stake in AirAsia Group,… Read More »
Former bmi regional exec may acquire Stobart Air – report
Ian Woodley, an aviation advisor and former bmi regional (BM, Aberdeen Dyce) executive, is reportedly in talks to acquire Aer… Read More »
Spain’s Volotea to add 15-19 A320s in 2021
Volotea (V7, Asturias) has announced it will add at least fifteen A320-200s in 2021, and perhaps four more depending on… Read More »
Menzies Oslo and Vestergaard company partner on groundbreaking electric deicing unit trial
Menzies Aviation, the global aviation services specialist, today announces its trial of the Vestergaard Elephant® e-BETA, a new electrically operated… Read More »
Lockdown eyed to deter tourists in French city
Nice, France, should implement a weekend lockdown to deter outsiders from visiting as the weather improves, said Mayor Christian Estrosi,… Read More »
A passion to climb every mountain — in Hong Kong
Simon Wan Chi-Chung decided to skip Everest and instead climb every mountain in his native Hong Kong, all 148. He… Read More »
Tasmania really is down under
Australia’s southernmost island of Tasmania offers rich history, lush landscapes and plenty of good food. Destinations include Cradle Mountain and… Read More »
Glow, crowds diminished at Trump Hotel in D.C.
The once-bustling Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., appears to have been reduced to a quiet venue in the face… Read More »
Price cuts highlight Hard Rock International promotion
Rate discounts of up to 50% and early and late check-ins will be offered to guests at 22 Hard Rock… Read More »
The job market is loosening but competition is hot
Travel companies are hiring, and one of the most available positions is project manager. Companies like TravelBank, TruTrip and AltoVita… Read More »
Last week to complete the Industry Study
ISPA’s annual U.S. Spa Industry Study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers and funded by the ISPA Foundation for over 20 years, is… Read More »
Take your first step toward the summit
This May 10-14, join your fellow spa leaders for the ISPA Stronger Together Summit, a one-of-a-kind virtual event that includes… Read More »
Save regularly to retire from your small business
Investing a set monthly amount makes retirement planning doable for business owners, columnist Steve Strauss writes. SEP IRAs and solo… Read More »
Finding new customers with lead generation techniques
The concepts behind lead generation might seem simple, but Jake Eisenberg explains some of the nuances to consider. In addition… Read More »
Putting employee well-being front and center
Considering the widespread disruptions over the last year, there are a handful of things you can do to boost the… Read More »
Former hospitality workers are landing on their feet
Many workers in the hard-hit hospitality industries have changed careers in the past year, and other industries are finding these… Read More »
Business travelers anxious to get back on the road
A year after business travel went on hiatus amid the pandemic, a number of frequent travelers are growing nostalgic for… Read More »
Hotels seek to appeal to remote workers, students
Hotels are zeroing in on remote workers and learners by offering new perks, such as digging for dinosaur fossils in… Read More »
Fla. hotel features new “Book Butler” program
The Ben West Palm in West Palm Beach, Fla., has started a new program known as the “Book Butler” program… Read More »
Las Vegas is making its bets on March Madness
Las Vegas is preparing for a subdued March Madness, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be action. Hotels and restaurants… Read More »
Pebblebrook CFO explains selling San Francisco hotel at a discount
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust CFO Raymond Martz explains the REIT’s decision to sell the Sir Francis Drake hotel in San Francisco… Read More »
Buttigieg prioritizing equity in DOT role
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is making equality a top priority for the Department of Transportation. “We recognize how misguided investments… Read More »
Owners try new ways to sell hotels
Banks and hotel owners are offering lower rates in an attempt to sell hotels that have not been profitable, similar… Read More »
Temporary asphalt plant aids airport runway completion
A portable asphalt paving plant, temporarily stationed onsite, helped Hoyle, Tanner reconstruct a 2-mile runway at Portsmouth International Airport at… Read More »
Robot delivers food to passengers at Philly airport
A robot is delivering food to passengers at Philadelphia International Airport as an addition to contactless ordering options. The robot,… Read More »