Norwegian closes three bases in Spain, announces layoffs
Norwegian (DY, Oslo Gardermoen) has told staff in Spain that it intends to initiate a collective dismissal procedure in the… Read More »
Cathay Pacific again mulls US dollar bond issue
Cathay Pacific (CX, Hong Kong Int’l) According to sources and a preliminary term sheet cited by Reuters, it is considering… Read More »
Canada’s Cargojet eyes US investment
Cargojet Airways (W8, Hamilton, ON) is looking to invest in a startup US cargo airline to take advantage of the… Read More »
Swiss scythes fleet, jobs; blames “structural market change”
Swiss (LX, Zurich) has announced sweeping restructuring plans in response to what it called “structural changes in its markets”, cutting… Read More »
FlySAX resubmits offer for bankrupt South African Express
FlySAX has submitted a revised offer to acquire South African Express (EXY, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo), this time seeking to raise… Read More »
Schiphol Airport appoints Mallaghan to develop first mobile Airside Training Unit
Mallaghan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of airport ground support equipment, in conjunction with its Dutch partner GomesTrucks, has… Read More »
Media exec: Think like a publisher to boost revenue
Small businesses that model social media strategy after publishing, not sales, will bolster revenue as COVID-19 restrictions ease, media executive… Read More »
Space opens for trip out of this world
Bidding has begun for a seat aboard the New Shepard, Blue Origin’s suborbital spacecraft, which will be launched with six… Read More »
40 tips for beginning travel advisors
TravelAge West has compiled 40 tips for new travel advisors, including training and professional development. The resources include Jeffrey Ment,… Read More »
Reed & Mackay bought by TripAction
TripActions has acquired UK-based Reed & Mackay, which was hard hit by the pandemic. The acquisition will allow the US… Read More »
Thousands of Americans stranded overseas
An estimated 100,000 Americans overseas are unable to get travel documents because of major backlogs at consulates and embassies, many… Read More »
St. Kitts and Nevis begin reopening in July
St. Kitts and Nevis are beginning a phased reopening beginning in July with the Seabourn Odyssey’s weekly visit with fully… Read More »
CDC issues guidelines for simulated cruises
Under the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines issued this week, cruise lines must have a simulated cruise… Read More »
Hotel purchase eyed in Denver homeless relief effort
The city of Denver plans to buy a 94-room hotel at an estimated cost of $7.8 million to house people… Read More »
Philadelphia tower will present 1 of 2 planned hotels
Hopes for a tourism bounce are embodied in next week’s scheduled debut of the Element by Westin, part of a… Read More »
Hotel action perked up in Q1, Booking reports
Hotel reservations made through Booking.com showed a sharp year-over-year increase in the first quarter, prompting words of cautious optimism from… Read More »
Workers send up SOS as tourism recovery brings burdens
Hotel, airline and restaurant workers protest that the resurgence of travel finds them overworked and overstressed due to staff shortages… Read More »
Dreamworld in Australia unveils new $75M resort project
Dreamworld in Coomera, Australia, is planning to build a tourist park and resort called Dreamworld Resort on land owned by… Read More »
Developer eyes NYC site for high-rise hotel
Wharton Properties has filed plans to build a 26-story, 363-room hotel in Manhattan, with retail on the ground floor and… Read More »
Orlando resort buy, strong Q1 brighten Host picture
Host Hotels & Resorts, the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, bestowed a vote of confidence in pandemic-era luxury… Read More »
Delta to debut seasonal service to Croatia
Delta Air Lines will fly to Croatia for the first time this summer, adding seasonal service from New York City… Read More »
UPS exec on meeting pandemic, e-commerce demands
For UPS, the pandemic meant mobilizing to deliver protective gear, tests and vaccines, while also keeping employees safe and stepping… Read More »