Delta CEO Sees Business Travel Rebounding
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has presented an encouraging outlook on the future of business travel post-COVID-19 pandemic. “I… Read More »
Boeing and Alaska Airlines To Test New Sustainable Technologies in-Flight
Alaska Airlines and Boeing today announced that they’re partnering to realize Boeing’s latest ecoDemonstrator program, which will test around 20… Read More »
Amtrak Restores Traditional Dining on Western Long Distance Routes
As part of its ongoing recovery following the coronavirus pandemic, Amtrak announced today the restoration of traditional dining service beginning… Read More »
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas Introduces Dog-Friendly Resort Program
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is extending its renowned level of luxury service to canine clientele with the launch of… Read More »
Australia’s Alliance Air refinances debt for E190 expansion
Alliance Airlines (QQ, Brisbane Int’l) has refinanced its debt facilities, due to expire in January 2022, allowing the airline access… Read More »
AirAsia X shareholders greenlight restructuring plan
AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur Int’l) has received approval from its shareholders for its radical debt restructuring following an extraordinary general meeting… Read More »
Gov’t has in principle agreement with SAA strategic partn
The South African government has reached “an agreement in principle” with an as-yet-unnamed strategic equity partner for the relaunch of… Read More »
Qatar Airways in spat with Airbus over A350s
Qatar Airways (QR, Doha Hamad Int’l) has refused to take deliveries of already-built A350-1000s over unspecified technical concerns, Qatar Airways… Read More »
United Airlines orders 15+35 Boom supersonic jets
United Airlines (UA, Chicago O’Hare) is buying ultra-fast jets from Denver-based aerospace company Boom Technology (Denver Centennial) in a move… Read More »
AirAsia Group targets fundraising of up to $606mn in 2021
AirAsia Group plans to raise between MYR2 billion and MYR2.5 billion ringgit (USD485-606 million) in 2021 through a combination of… Read More »
SmartLynx Airlines Malta adds first widebody, an A330
SmartLynx Airlines Malta (LYX, Malta Int’l) took delivery of its first widebody aircraft, an A330-300, on May 31, 2021, Skyliner… Read More »
EU to formally sanction Belavia, officials
The European Union is likely to ramp up pressure on Belarus by formally banning state-owned carrier Belavia (B2, Minsk National)… Read More »
Legoland New York Resort in Goshen opens for previews
Legoland New York Resort in Goshen recently opened for previews, while adhering to safety measures such as ticket reservations, social… Read More »
Hotel profit, revenue continue strong climb
April saw US hotel profit per room hit its highest level since February of 2020, according to HotStats, as rising… Read More »
Companies look set to begin traveling again
Corporate travel is still about 70% or more below pre-pandemic levels, according to airlines, but they are spotting signs that… Read More »
Longtime cruise ambassador Gavin MacLeod remembered
The cruise industry is mourning the loss of its most iconic spokesman, Gavin MacLeod, 90, who starred as Capt. Stubing… Read More »
ISPA celebrates Stronger Together Summit success
Through the Stronger Together Summit, ISPA stayed true to its mission of elevating the spa industry and providing educational opportunities… Read More »
How dictionaries have evolved
Schoolmaster Robert Cawdrey created the first English-word dictionary in 1604, and the form evolved to include experts to curate words… Read More »
Next steps for the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
Now that new applications are no longer being accepted by the Paycheck Protection Program, here is a look at the… Read More »
A thoughtful approach to preventing inauthenticity
The Rolling Stone Culture Council offers tips on how to avoid the pitfalls of appearing disingenuous and driving consumers away,… Read More »
Don’t lose ground to rising turnover
With vaccinations rising and employees returning to work, it’s expected that higher levels of turnover will be experienced in the… Read More »
Augustinus Bader teams up with Thalassa Spa
Augustinus Bader products will be incorporated into specially designed treatments at Thanos Hotels & Resorts, Anassa’s Thalassa Spa in Cyprus…. Read More »