American Airlines joins Summer 2021 leisure wave

American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) has followed its rivals in announcing a panoply of new domestic leisure routes to cater… Read More »
Md. Marriott teams up with doggie beer garden

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel has partnered with a dog park/beer garden that offers brews and treats for pooches and their… Read More »
Media push woos guests to Las Vegas hotel-casinos

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority kicked off a tourism ad campaign this week in anticipation of the return… Read More »
Senate passes bill on hate crimes against Asian Americans

The Senate voted 94-1 to approve a bill intended to heighten law enforcement tracking of hate crimes against Asian Americans… Read More »
Restaurants’ futures depend on diversity, immigrant hires

As the restaurant industry is largely dependent on immigrant workers, issues around deportation and diversity, and how it will affect… Read More »
Okinawa all-villa resort will mark Rosewood Japan debut

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts plans to open an all-villa resort in 2024 in Okinawa, Japan, an area of subtropical islands… Read More »
United Airlines upgrades health data app

United Airlines has upgraded its “Travel-Ready Center,” the app that allows passengers to upload COVID-19 test data and access destination… Read More »
Chinese airport passed Atlanta as world’s busiest in 2020

After 22 years as the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was surpassed in 2020 by Guangzhou Baiyun International… Read More »
American, JetBlue advance alliance with 24 new routes

JetBlue and American Airlines plan major route expansions from New York and Boston and a dedicated bus to facilitate transfers… Read More »
American Airlines moves into new concourse at D.C. airport

American Airlines has moved its regional flight operations into a new 14-gate concourse at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport. The… Read More »
Sanitisation cabin operational at Milan Bergamo Airport

Milan Bergamo Airport, under the management of SACBO, has adopted additional equipment and updated procedures with regards to health safety… Read More »
Wild Brawl Breaks Out at Miami Airport

One person was charged with a crime and another was treated for injuries after a massive fight broke out at… Read More »
Car Rental Shortage Leading Hawaii Tourists To Try U-Haul

Remember last week, when we told you all about the car rental shortage that is leading to a bad supply-and-demand issue that… Read More »
AMResorts Launching Cinco de Mayo Flash Sale

AMResorts’ collection of all-inclusive luxury resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a special flash sale this… Read More »
Wizz Air eyes India, Africa expansion after pandemic

Wizz Air Holdings is considering an expansion into India and Africa as pandemic-related travel restrictions continue in Europe, its chief… Read More »
Tahiti reopening to US travelers May 1

Tahiti is welcoming US travelers who have been vaccinated and tested negative starting May 1. Unvaccinated tourists will have to… Read More »
Online betting app yields jackpot for MGM Resorts

The online betting app BetMGM created by MGM Resorts in 2019 will raise $1 billion in net revenue by 2022… Read More »
Hotel hunting heats up with summer getaway fever

A new survey shows sharp increases in vacation plans and hotel shopping by Americans as summer approaches, with coronavirus concerns… Read More »
Some Canadians are walking home

Canadians are using a pandemic loophole to avoid a three-day quarantine required of air travelers. They are flying into US… Read More »
Businesses in desperate search for seasonal workers

Restaurants, hotels and other popular tourist attractions are worried about the lack of workers this summer season due to coronavirus… Read More »
Entertainment center opens at Vietnam’s sole casino

A $2.8 billion entertainment complex from VinGroup has opened in a Phu Quoc, Vietnam, development that includes Corona Resort &… Read More »
Automation greets hotel guests in coronavirus wake

Marriott International is leading a pandemic-spurred foray into machine-based check-ins on the part of the hospitality industry, meeting consumer demand… Read More »