Alaska Tourism Restoration Act awaits Biden’s signature
The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, which would allow foreign-flagged cruise ships to sail to and around Alaska from the US… Read More »
Hygiene, kid-friendly rank high in Expedia traveler study
Cleanliness is the number one criterion for booking lodgings and “room for improvement in ‘kid-friendly’ hotels” is cited by seven… Read More »
Disneyland Paris sets reopening, hotel debut
Disneyland Paris, including its Newport Bay Club Hotel, will reopen June 17 after the pandemic brought on two lockdowns that… Read More »
Travel executives now have ALLIES
Travel executives are building a network through the new leadership group Travel ALLIES. The members are benefiting from mentoring and,… Read More »
The Farnham Hotel touted as catalyst for Omaha, Neb.
City leaders hope The Farnam Hotel, Autograph Collection in downtown Omaha, Neb., will provide a shot in the arm for… Read More »
Recovery resides on walls as art hotels woo public
Operators of art hotels are banking on their collections to lift finances — and spirits — by attracting the general… Read More »
Work, sleep, stay at D.C.’s adapted Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington, D.C., is embracing the work-from-home movement by converting some rooms into hybrid spaces that… Read More »
Financing flow outlook brightens for lodging
Investment prospects are accelerating for the hospitality industry, a banking expert says, though new construction money will ramp up relatively… Read More »
Baton Rouge, La., airport hotel sells for $3.5M
Louisiana investment group Akshardham LLC has purchased the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport for $3.5 million…. Read More »
Could the ISS be the first space hotel?
The International Space Station could add commercial uses to its functionality, including lodging accommodations for “private astronauts” willing to pay… Read More »
Lifestyle hotels differ in definition, not trendiness
Lifestyle hotels are a prominent source of growth for hotel chains, but defining the label for them remains elusive. While… Read More »
Delta exec on her path from refugee to boosting others
As a girl in Somalia, Amal Yusuf saw aircraft as the carriers of deadly weapons fire and the source of… Read More »
Boeing sees opportunity to increase 737 Max production
Boeing is preparing to increase production of the 737 Max to up to 42 aircraft per month by the end… Read More »
Funds approved for San Antonio airport design work
The San Antonio City Council has agreed to allow officials to kickstart $1.35 million in design work on upgrades to… Read More »
Alaska exec talks sustainable fuel, alternative engines
Electric and hydrogen powered aircraft can eventually “play a strong role” on the short, regional flights Alaska Airlines operates to… Read More »
Alaska Airlines’ Horizon Air crew create birthday surprise
Employees of Alaska Airlines’ Horizon Air subsidiary made a four-year-old’s birthday flight memorable. The day included photos with the flight… Read More »
American Airlines expands Spain schedule
With Spain opening to vaccinated tourists June 7, American Airlines is expanding its scheduled flights to Madrid and Barcelona. Brian… Read More »
American starts premium airport service for families
American Airlines is offering a new service aimed at reducing travel stress for families. “Five Star Essentials,” which starts at… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ video series captures lessons learned during COVID
Southwest Airlines debuted the first of a three-part video series chronicling its initial pandemic response, which focuses on efforts to… Read More »
Riga Airport: Weekly Update
This week Riga Airport connects passengers to 53 destinations RIX Weekly Update! This week Riga Airport connects passengers to 53… Read More »
Pegasus launched a new international route from SAW
Pleased to announced that, Pegasus has been launched a new international route , 1x weekly flights (Sunday) to Shymkent, Kazakhstan… Read More »
Airline Capacity Stalls As We Head Into The Summer Season
80% of the World’s Largest International Markets Remain at Less Than 10% of Normal Capacity It has been one of… Read More »
Air Arabia Egypt restarts flights from Milan Bergamo to Sharm el Sheikh
The return of the direct link to the Red Sea Starting June 13th, Air Arabia Egypt (E5) will re-open the… Read More »
Runway reconstruction at Yakutsk International Airport has begun
Current phase of the reconstruction process will end in October 2021 Since May 24, a 625-meter-long section has been closed… Read More »
European airline capacity continues slow climb as UK partially reopens
The UK has made its first, small, steps to reopening non-essential international services from 17-May-2021. Its green list of countries accounted for… Read More »
Hitting the herd: traffic lights, bubbles or bust
Vaccination success is driving airline route recovery but the travel and tourism industry remains severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic…. Read More »