Calif.’s homeless initiative opened rooms for 35K people
The Project Roomkey program in California has helped around 35,000 people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic by providing space in… Read More »
US agency issues data security suggestions for hotels
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued its first recommendations on tightening security in the hotel sector,… Read More »
Source: Choice Hotels chief seeking Tribune Publishing
Choice Hotels International Chairman Stewart Bainum and billionaire Hansjorg Wyss reportedly have made a fully financed $680 million bid for… Read More »
Chicago sparks interest with casino resort vision
Chicago is on the verge of soliciting proposals for its first casino resort, and four gaming companies are among 11… Read More »
Iowa airport begins $21M taxiway upgrade
Construction is underway on a $21 million project that will relocate two taxiways at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids,… Read More »
JetBlue sets ambitious sustainability goals
Jetblue has a set of Environmental Social Governance targets, including achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The airline pledged… Read More »
Alaska CEO discusses future of electric aircraft
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said the airline is researching electric-powered aircraft and the technology “is going to be an… Read More »
UPS workers donate Easter baskets for children
UPS employees dropped off 200 Easter baskets for children at Home of the Innocents and Volunteers of America after the… Read More »
Alaska’s Oneworld membership opens frequent flyer options
As Alaska Airlines joins the Oneworld alliance, new travel routes open for frequent flyers, along with ways to earn and… Read More »
Greece is calling
In Summer 2021 Blue Panorama will link Milan Bergamo with 8 Greek destinations On June 12th Blue Panorama Airlines will… Read More »
Ryanair’s Cyprus Summer 21 schedule
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, launched its biggest ever Summer schedule in Cyprus, with 34 routes in total, including 5 new… Read More »
Southwest Recalls 209 Pilots as Demand Increases
Southwest is recalling 209 pilots who were on voluntary extended leave as signs show demand for travel is continuing to… Read More »
American Airlines Forces Cancer Survivor To Cover Sweatshirt Message
In the annals of well-documented naughty passengers on airplanes, this one is surely going to trigger some debate. American Airlines, citing its… Read More »
United Begins Process of Hiring Pilots
United Airlines, anticipating a recovery in the travel sector as summer approaches, has told staff it has begun the process… Read More »
Staff Shortage, Increased Travelers Force Delta To Open Middle Seats
Good news – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 1,543,474 people nationwide on Sunday, April 4, the highest number of passengers… Read More »
TSA Screened Increased Number of Travelers During Easter Weekend
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it screened at least 1.5 million travelers at airports across the United States on… Read More »
Kaua’i Hotels Ready for Safe Travels Program Return
At the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort, General Manager Chris Machorek shares feelings of relief that the county has rejoined… Read More »
Marriott Offers Three New Hotels Near National Parks
National parks have become incredibly popular this year, as they present areas with little human interaction and all the beauty… Read More »
Marriott Announces Contactless Kiosk, Marketplace Test Programs
Marriott International announced the debut of a pilot program for contactless arrival kiosks and the launch of a proof-of-concept for contactless… Read More »
Dream Hotel Group CEO Shares COVID-19’s Impact on the Hotel Industry
The hotel industry has been hit hard this year. Jay Stein, CEO of Dream Hotel Group, shed some light on… Read More »
Air Transat mulls options after EC thwarts Air Canada tie-up
Air Canada (AC, Montréal Trudeau) has abandoned plans to acquire Air Transat (TS, Montréal Trudeau), after efforts to secure antitrust… Read More »
Fiji Airways cleared for B737 MAX return
Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) has announced it has received the go-ahead from the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) to… Read More »