Melia bets on Thai revival with 5-star Chiang Mai hotel

Spanish chain Melia plans to open a five-star hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand, giving a vote of confidence to a… Read More »
Hotels at fore as CMBS servicing rate drop persists

The commercial mortgage-backed securities special servicing rate continued its downward trajectory last month, dropping by 41 basis points to 8.24%,… Read More »
Housekeeping cutbacks: Acceptance vs. aggravation

The discontinuation of daily housecleaning has become a fact of life for many hotel guests, and the reception is mixed… Read More »
Las Vegas firm faces tall odds with $450M La. resort plan

Doubts loom over a much-ballyhooed proposal to transform a Louisiana recreational area into a multi-purpose family resort at an estimated… Read More »
Choctaw casino-resort nears opening after $600M upgrade

A new 21-story tower headlines the $600 million expansion of the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla., near the… Read More »
Hotel chains ratchet up short-term rental push

Hospitality giants such as AccorHotels and Marriott International are escalating their battles with the likes of Vrbo and Airbnb for… Read More »
Airlines continue Australia routes despite restrictions

Delta, United and American continue to fly to Australia regardless of the restrictions on the low number of passengers they… Read More »
Citi cardholders can transfer points to American

Citi credit card customers can transfer “ThankYou points” to American Airlines for a limited time. The promotion ends Nov. 13.
US airports increasingly adopt hearing loop tech

Eighteen US airports have installed “hearing loops,” technology that allows travelers who use hearing aids to connect directly to the… Read More »
Airlines explore alternative propulsion concepts

United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are among major airlines that are showing interest in the development of electric and… Read More »
United ends service at Paine Field

United Airlines will end operations in October at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines continues to expand service… Read More »
Delta adds Caribbean routes from Boston

Delta Air Lines has added six Caribbean routes from Boston to its winter schedule, five of which have not operated… Read More »
The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine

There is no equal. There is only one. The commercial jet engine in a league of its own. Powered by… Read More »
Air Canada to rebuild US network

As Canada reopens its borders to vaccinated American tourists, Air Canada is restoring its cross-border network. By September, the airline… Read More »
Canada to ease restrictions for vaccinated US travelers

Canada will allow vaccinated tourists from the US to enter the country starting Aug. 9, ending a 16-month border closure… Read More »
Ireland. Open For Business

As the world re-opens, we’re looking forward to welcoming back all of our airline partners and offering global connectivity and… Read More »
The new “Milano Malpensa Boutique”

Milano Malpensa, first airport in Italy offering a luxury brand marketplace for passengers SEA announced the “Milano Malpensa Boutique”, its… Read More »
Curaçao International Airport – Traffic Overview

Q2-2021 A Traffic Rollercoaster Curaçao International Airport’s traffic experienced a rollercoaster ride in Q2 2021. Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP) traffic… Read More »
The first Malta Air’s B737-8-200 lands at Milan Bergamo

Milan Bergamo Airport welcomes today Malta Air first ever B737-8200 gamechanger aircraft Milan Bergamo Airport it’s the first base in… Read More »
EasyJet continues its growth at Milano Bergamo Airport

Now available to book a new service to London Gatwick easyJet continues its grow at Milano Bergamo Airport On July… Read More »
American Airlines, JetBlue Expand Partnership Ahead of Fall, Winter Travel Seasons

American Airlines and JetBlue announced the carriers would operate more than 700 daily flights from New York and Boston this winter as… Read More »
Air Traffic Controller Nearly Causes Plane Crash

In Paris, two planes came close to a collision after a mistake by an air traffic controller. According to a… Read More »