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 »
Don’t expect green light for US-UK travel yet
The Biden administration is resisting pressure from the travel industry to reopen travel with the UK, deferring to a decision… Read More »
Delta to offer beer brewed for in-flight drinking
Starting Memorial Day weekend, Delta Air Lines will offer a new craft beer on domestic routes that is specifically brewed… Read More »
JetBlue unveils new premium cabin menu
JetBlue has unveiled new menus for the premium cabin on transatlantic and transcontinental flights. Mint passengers can choose among small… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Receives CDC Approval To Conduct Test Cruises
Royal Caribbean International is the first cruise line to receive approval from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to operate… Read More »
Holland America’s Eurodam Extends 2021 Med Cruise Season
After four cruises to Greece in summer 2021, Holland America Line’s Eurodam will assume the previously scheduled cruises of Westerdam in… Read More »
Crystal’s Luxury Expedition Ship Nears Completion
Crystal Expedition Cruises said its new luxury expedition yacht successfully completed its second and final sea trial on May 23, marking… Read More »
Alaskans Thrilled With New Law That Helps Cruising Resume
Alaska officials are understandably thrilled that President Biden signed legislation on May 24 that greatly helps cruising resume this summer in the… Read More »
Riviera River Cruises To Restart in Portugal on July 2
Riviera River Cruises plans to restart European river cruises on July 2 on Portugal’s Douro River. The eight-day “Douro, Porto and… Read More »
Crew Members Disembark After Testing Positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean International’s Odyssey of the Seas disembarked five crew members who tested positive for COVID-19, although all were asymptomatic…. Read More »
Royal Caribbean CEO Says US Cruises Might Resume Next Month
Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Richard Fain released an uplifting video message for travel advisors, saying large-ship cruises could… Read More »
Viasat’s In-Flight connectivity system to power over 550 Delta aircraft
Viasat’s In-Flight Connectivity System Set to Power a Premium, Connected Customer Experience on Over 550 Delta Aircraft Viasat Inc. announced Delta… Read More »
Belarus flight diversion could threaten international security
Aviation officials say the interception of Ryanair aircraft could threaten security, upset airline years, government trust. The authorities there arrested… Read More »
U.S. issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics
The US has issued a travel warning for Japan over the country’s Covid-19 surge, amid heightened scrutiny just weeks before… Read More »
US, Canada and Mexico borders to remain closed until June 21
The borders between the US, Canada and Mexico will remain closed to nonessential travel at least until June 21. They… Read More »