FAA report reveals spike in unruly behavior
Reports of violent behavior in airports and on aircraft have doubled in the past month despite stepped up enforcement, reported… Read More »
Pros and cons of more than a dozen mobile payment apps
This guide discusses fees, payment limits and security for 16 mobile payment apps, as well as advantages and disadvantages of… Read More »
Alaska summer cruise season saved by new law
The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act is now law and cruise ships can visit Alaska without a stop in Canada. Canada… Read More »
Malta gets 3rd Viking ship
A third Viking ship will be berthed this summer in Malta, which has reached herd immunity. The Viking Star will… Read More »
Did you lose your tooth in an Uber? Somebody did
Uber passengers left behind such items as “a single tooth, fresh shrimp, or a large painting of Kate Middleton” in… Read More »
Cosmopolitan’s top 10 NYC spas
Rescue Spa, The Spa by Equinox Hotels, Joanna Vargas and Aire Ancient Baths top Cosmopolitan’s latest list of New York’s… Read More »
New spa debuts in Del.’s Hotel Du Pont
Currie Hair, Skin and Nails, the first in the US, recently opened in Hotel Du Pont, a luxury hotel in… Read More »
Pandemic prompts New Zealand hotel to create spa
Eichardt’s Private Hotel in New Zealand has added the Vault Spa, initially opened as a way to serve local guests… Read More »
Hotel, flight prices rise sharply with enlivened market
Hotel rates and airline fares are soaring right along with demand as American wanderlust emerges from the pandemic. But while… Read More »
Some Disney hotel rooms in Fla. to become timeshares
Walt Disney World Resort is moving to increase revenue and bolster occupancy by converting some rooms at its Grand Floridian… Read More »
US Downgrades Mexico’s Air Safety Rating
The United States has downgraded Mexico’s air safety rating, which bars Mexican carriers from adding new routes to the U.S…. Read More »
Coffee and Alcohol Service Coming Back to Southwest
Summer travelers will be welcomed onboard Southwest flights with the return of alcohol and coffee service. The expanded beverage offering… Read More »
IATA Warns Governments to Digitalize Health Processes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today warned governments that unless they move to digitalize travel health credentials, chaos will… Read More »
VeriFLY Adds Ability to Upload, Verify COVID-19 Vaccination Cards
Digital COVID-19 requirement manager VeriFLY announced it is now offering the ability to upload vaccination cards as part of its… Read More »
Marriott Debuts First Luxury Collection Hotel in South Korea
Marriott’s The Luxury Collection debuts its first hotel in South Korea: Josun Palace, built in 1914 as one of the country’s… Read More »
AmaWaterways Outlines River Cruise Restart Dates Throughout Europe
AmaWaterways revealed additional details about its return to river cruising in Europe during a “fireside chat” with travel advisors and media… Read More »
Lindblad Returns to Iceland in July
Lindblad Expeditions will be returning to Iceland with the National Geographic Explorer. The ship will return to the country for a… Read More »
NCLH Sets Next Phase of Cruising for NCL, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. — the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises… Read More »
Alarm over construction near ancient city of Teotihuacán in Mexico
The Mexican government has condemned unauthorised building work being carried out at the ancient city of Teotihuacán, near Mexico City…. Read More »
Arizona dining figure Sam Fox plans Phoenix hotel
Internationally noted Arizona restaurateur Sam Fox plans to open an upscale hotel in Phoenix in 2023, featuring a cosmopolitan mix… Read More »
‘Explor-cation’ brings Hyatt guests up close and local
Hyatt Hotels is affording guests in-depth engagement in local destinations at select hotels across the globe through a program called… Read More »
Industrial heritage rests lightly in Pittsburgh hotel
Pittsburgh’s manufacturing history harmonizes with contemporary comfort in the city’s new Industrialist Hotel, once the site of American Standard’s downtown… Read More »
Flexibility is key to sweeping Airbnb innovations
Airbnb has revamped its website, app and policies to afford greater flexibility to travelers in anticipation of a surge in… Read More »
TWA Hotel at JFK now offers roller skating
New York’s TWA Hotel now has a novel amenity — roller skating on the tarmac at John F. Kennedy International… Read More »
American, JetBlue to stream NBA games
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways will soon stream National Basketball Association games live on international flights equipped with Viasat high-speed… Read More »
Study: Most COVID-19 cases caught by pre-flight tests
The University of Oxford researchers found that a trial testing program operated by American Airlines and British Airways caught more… Read More »