Commerce secretary: $750M for travel, tourism coming
Travel and tourism are in line for a $750 million infusion from the US Department of Commerce, Secretary Gina Raimondo… Read More »
The state of play in B2B digital marketing
Social media, followed by both email and content, are cited by business-to-business marketers as the most effective digital channels, and… Read More »
Public’s Ian Schrager wants to give upscale a shakeup
Hospitality and nightlife innovator Ian Schrager vows to change the luxury hotel landscape with a relaunch of his Public brand… Read More »
United allows passengers to upgrade basic economy tickets
United Airlines is offering a new option that allows passengers with “basic economy” tickets to purchase an upgrade that allows… Read More »
These destinations cater to yogis
Monday marked International Yoga Day, and Luxury Travel Magazine offers recommendations for the best wellness retreats that cater to yoga… Read More »
American Express opens lounge at NYC’s LaGuardia Airport
American Express has opened a new Centurion Lounge at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport. The lounge, accessible to premium cardholders,… Read More »
Las Vegas rebound highlighted by Resorts World splash
The $4.3 billion Resorts World with its 3,500-room hotel is making its debut this week as the first new megacasino… Read More »
Accor, International LGBTQ+ Travel Association join forces
As part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Accor has partnered with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association to promote… Read More »
Recommended post-pandemic spa resorts
Greece’s Euphoria Retreat, Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas and Spain’s Oceano Tenerife Hotel & Health Spa lead this list… Read More »
85-week high recorded; hotel occupancy nears 2019 mark
US hotel occupancy reached 68% for the week of June 13-19, its best in 85 weeks and just 9.9% below… Read More »
Major mixed-use project with hotel planned in South Fla.
Miami-Dade County, Fla., commissioners have approved a $1.17 billion lease to Terra for a 43-acre mixed-use project. The plan calls… Read More »
Flushing Creek waterfront renderings released
Pei Partnership Architects has unveiled its latest vision for a 29-acre mixed-use project in Queens, N.Y., along the waterfront at… Read More »
The latest luxury trend — floating breakfast
Asian resorts have launched a trend — floating breakfasts — with the meal served in a hot tub or pool…. Read More »
Once-submerged Hawaii hoteliers ride tidal comeback
Hawaii’s hospitality business has a new and welcome problem only months after suffering the nation’s worst setback from the pandemic:… Read More »
Alternative home-stay firms woo travelers fleeing bias
An emerging niche group of short-term rental companies focuses on African-American, LGTBQ and other travelers who feel discriminated against at… Read More »
Hawaii will drop testing for vaccinated visitors
Hawaii is dropping all COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated domestic and U.S. mainland visitors as of July… Read More »
Air Canada safety video spotlights Canadian beauty, culture
Air Canada’s new in-flight safety video features the diverse beauty and cultural offerings of its home country, from winter in… Read More »
Airlines commit to Pittsburgh airport modernization project
Airlines serving Pittsburgh International Airport have signed off on a seven-year lease that will help pay for a $1.4 billion… Read More »
American marks 80th anniversary of first Canada flight
American Airlines marked the 80th anniversary June 24 of the airline’s first flight to Canada, which flew from Buffalo, N.Y.,… Read More »
Delta continues investment in Fla.
The $153 million renovation of Delta Air Lines’ Ft. Lauderdale terminal, which includes a new Sky Club, and its partnership… Read More »
Delta offers at-home test kit for travelers returning to US
Delta Air Lines is offering an at-home COVID-19 test kit through its website that travelers can pack into their luggage… Read More »
American Airlines exec discusses LGBTQ support, advocacy
On a recent episode of American Airlines’ Tell Me Why podcast, Molly Wilkinson, vice president of regulatory affairs, discussed the… Read More »