Airbnb expands to Caribbean
Airbnb has partnered with the Caribbean Tourism Organization to market to travelers looking for less traditional accommodations in 18 countries…. Read More »
Ga. teen builds backyard roller coaster
Georgia teenager Ben Tolliday spent three weeks creating a homemade roller coaster off his family’s backyard deck and says it’s… Read More »
SBA offers variety of loans for small businesses
The Small Business Administration offers loans through the Paycheck Protection Program for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it… Read More »
WTTC sees glimmer of hope for industry
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the travel sector’s contribution to global GDP could increase 48.5% if… Read More »
Pandemic doldrums appear ending for hotel debt markets
A new report from Jones Lang LaSalle affirms strong resurgence in hospitality debt markets, and the global commercial real estate… Read More »
2020 brought more health to surging Airbnb, study shows
Airbnb has seen its room supply more than double over the past four years, and the home rental enterprise has… Read More »
Hilton spas offer variety of food-themed treatments
Strawberry-themed treatments at the Waldorf Astoria Spa at the The Roosevelt New Orleans and Taro Honey Body Therapy at Hawaii’s… Read More »
Alaska Air orders more 737 Max aircraft
Alaska Air Group has confirmed plans to acquire 23 more Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Alaska Air has orders, options and… Read More »
Leisure travel demand benefits Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine, has seen an increase in air travel bringing leisure travelers to the city, part of a broader shift… Read More »
American resumes DFW capital projects
American Airlines’ Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport projects to create a $100 million flight kitchen and add a parts warehouse are… Read More »
Aerion: Supersonic jetliner to fly in 2027
Aerion is touting plans for a 50-passenger supersonic jet capable of carrying travelers from Los Angeles to Tokyo in three… Read More »
Southwest connects Wis., Fla.
As airlines are seeing an uptick in demand for leisure travel, Southwest Airlines is increasing the frequency of nonstop connections… Read More »
San Francisco airport director predicts travelers’ return
Activity at San Francisco International Airport remains exceedingly low due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Airport Director Ivar Satero is… Read More »
US airlines commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Airlines for America announced the commitment of its member carriers to work with the aviation industry and government leaders to achieve… Read More »
A4A CEO: US airlines recovery will take “a very long time”
While the increase in vaccinations and uptick in passenger throughput are encouraging signs, “we see [recovery] as taking a very… Read More »
New sunshine destinations lining-up in AAR additions
Ryanair expands at Aarhus in Summer ’21 Irish low-cost leader Ryanair this week announced that it will open two new… Read More »
Swedavia reaches milestone in its climate work – Swedavia’s own airport operations now fossil-free
Just before the end of last year, Swedavia became one of the first airport operators in the world to have… Read More »
The new terminal opens at Batumi Airport
TAV Airports doubled the capacity of Batumi Airport invested with an investment of USD17 M and the new terminal is… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Will No Longer Block Middle Seats
Delta Air Lines has announced that starting May 1, it will no longer block middle seats on its aircraft. The… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Announces New International, Domestic Flights
Spirit Airlines announced it was expanding service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to both international and domestic destinations in… Read More »
TSA Screens Over One Million Passengers for 20th Consecutive Day
Despite warnings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) against non-essential travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced… Read More »
Airlines Working to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
Airlines for America (A4A) announced a new collaboration across the aviation industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The partnership between… Read More »