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 »
Airlines offer more direct routes as demand returns
Destination Analysts finds that almost 70% of Americans want to travel in the near future, and airlines have responded by… Read More »
Southwest charts path toward carbon neutrality
Southwest Airlines plans to drop emissions 20% for each available seat mile over the next decade as the carrier pursues… Read More »
Delta eyes summer 2022 to revive transatlantic routes
Delta Air Lines is reactivating routes from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Copenhagen and Prague and… Read More »
US destinations prepare for international travelers
Tourist destinations such as Las Vegas, Orlando and New York are looking forward to the resumption of international air travel… Read More »
Alaska Airlines invests in carbon reduction tech
Alaska Airlines, working with investor UP.Partners, has launched Alaska Star Ventures to help the aviation industry and the airline reach… Read More »
Air Canada adds winter route to Dominican Republic
Air Canada will fly to the Dominican Republic city of Santo Domingo twice weekly from Toronto stating on Dec. 16,… Read More »
Mint Suite from JetBlue impresses
JetBlue’s updated Mint Suite seats are available on the carrier’s flights from New York to London. “The Mint experience is… Read More »
Delta expands cargo strategy amid supply chain crunch
Delta Air Lines is helping its business customers address supply chain challenges by transporting material that normally travels by ship,… Read More »
FedEx Express adds long-haul Asian routes
FedEx Express is adding air capacity before activity intensifies over the holidays with a new route connecting Taipei, Taiwan, and… Read More »
RIX Weekly Update!
This week Riga Airport connects passengers to 84 destinations This week Riga Airport connects passengers to 84 destinations. airBaltic resumes… Read More »