NYC & Company Launches Next Tourist Video
With COVID-19 cases starting to decline and fully vaccinated international visitors allowed to return to the U.S. beginning next month,… Read More »
What U.S. bound international travelers need to know about vaccines and testing
The United States is about to make it much easier for vaccinated international travelers to visit. The White House announced… Read More »
Singapore Airlines will operate its A380s on 60-minute flight
The Airbus A380 is designed for long-haul flying, thanks to its hefty size and famously quiet inflight experience, but come… Read More »
Tata faces many problems drawing a flight plan for Air India
Tata Sons’ $2.4 billion purchase of debt-ridden, government-owned Air India will give the conglomerate immediate access to valuable flying rights… Read More »
Out-of-practice “rusty” airline pilots flying in the post-Covid world are error-prone
Back in the cockpit after time off recovering from Covid-19, an airline pilot forgot to start his plane’s second engine… Read More »
JetBlue Vacations announces new flight and cruise packages
JetBlue Travel Products (JTP) announced a new plan to improve the travel experience through the launch of JetBlue Vacations’ Flight… Read More »
Southwest Employees Protest Airline’s Vaccine Mandate
Current and former workers of Southwest Airlines gathered outside the carrier’s Dallas headquarters on Monday to protest the company’s employee… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Announces Sustainability Actions, Initiatives
Southwest Airlines announced a series of near-term goals, actions and initiatives designed to support the carrier’s 10-year plan to maintain… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Launches Investment Arm to Accelerate Net-Zero Progress
Alaska Airlines announced the formation of a new LLC, Alaska Star Ventures, to advance emerging technology that will accelerate the… Read More »
The Worldwide Electric Aircraft Industry is expected to reach $27.7 billion by 2030
The “Global Electric Aircraft Market by Platform (Regional Transport Aircraft, Business Jets, Light & Ultralight Aircraft), Type, System (Batteries, Electric… Read More »
How Hampton by Hilton Achieved Major Milestones During the Pandemic
Hampton by Hilton is the corporation’s largest hotel brand. Celebrating several key milestones this year and in the years to… Read More »
Residence Inn by Marriott Opens Playa del Carmen Property
Residence Inn by Marriott unveiled the 149-room Residence Inn Playa del Carmen, its third property in Mexico. The pet-friendly hotel,… Read More »
A First Look at Club Med Quebec-Charlevoix’s Rooms
Club Med’s first all-inclusive Canadian resort, the Club Med Quebec-Charlevoix, unveiled images of its rooms and room categories. The mountain… Read More »
BVI Boutique Resort Saba Rock Reopens
British Virgin Islands (BVI) luxury resort Saba Rock reopened October 15 following the property’s redevelopment in the wake of Hurricane… Read More »
European space businesses lack the funds to fly
The space industry is set to play a major role in helping the European Union meet ambitious climate, digital and… Read More »
Hyatt exec extols “care for our colleagues”
Hyatt Hotels’ HR chief, Malaika Myers, discusses the company’s mental well-being assessment tool and its RiseHY program, which is focused… Read More »
Web action for travel, hotels jump with US easing news
The Biden administration’s recent announcement that it will remove entry restrictions for vaccinated international visitors starting Nov. 8 was followed… Read More »
Hotel pros see positive road back but with Airbnb caveat
Hotel experts in a recent panel discussion painted an optimistic picture of recovery from the pandemic but warned that vacation… Read More »
ARTOTEL pursues growth plan with Kyriad purchase
Indonesia-based ARTOTEL Group has purchased that nation’s franchise for the Kyriad hotel brand, comprising of 11 properties and 1,300 rooms,… Read More »
N.Y. oceanfront hotels list for $71M
Two beachfront hotels in Montauk, N.Y., are up for sale, reflecting growing interest in property away from New York City…. Read More »
Iconic Tahoe Biltmore changes hands for $56.8M
EKN Development Group has declared grand plans for the Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino after purchasing the landmark for $56.8… Read More »
Starwood Capital raises $10B for distressed properties
Starwood Capital Group has raised more than $10 billion for its latest fund that will seek opportunities in distressed real… Read More »
Australia begins reopening Nov. 1
Sydney will reopen to fully vaccinated travelers starting Nov. 1 with priority given to returning citizens and permanent residents. The… Read More »
United offers bonus miles for hunger-relief donations
To mark World Food Day on Oct. 16, United Airlines frequent flyers who hold the MileagePlus Visa card will get… Read More »
Major Midwest passenger rail expansion proposed
Chicago would be a major passenger rail hub, and smaller hubs could be created in other cities under a 40-year… Read More »
Air Canada expands international service to India
Beginning October 31, Air Canada will fly between Montreal to New Delhi, expanding access to India with Eastern Canada. “These… Read More »