Pa. ski sites acquired by Vail Resorts for 9 figures
Vail Resorts will pay a tentative price of $125 million for three Pennsylvania ski resorts and connected properties including a… Read More »
NYC steps up fight against illicit short-term rentals
The New York City Council has passed legislation to tighten regulations on short-term rentals such as Airbnb, long criticized by… Read More »
Ill. casino-resort bid awarded to Full House Resorts
The Illinois Gaming Board has chosen Full House Resorts of Las Vegas, one of five competitors, to build a $500… Read More »
Apple Wallet room keys come to 6 Hyatts
Loyalty club members can access their rooms at six Hyatts via Apple Wallet-based room keys on iPhones and Apple Watches,… Read More »
So far not bad for hotel industry on Omicron watch
The Omicron variant doesn’t appear to have crimped the hotel business, at least according to the first full week of… Read More »
Citing demand, Marriott plans 30-plus new luxury hotels
Marriott International will add more than 30 properties to its stable of 460-plus luxury hotels next year, the company announced… Read More »
Universities pledge $1M for new Idaho airport terminal
Washington State University and the University of Idaho will contribute $1 million to help pay for a new terminal at… Read More »
Airlines increase flights to Havana
US airlines are resuming daily flights to Cuba as the country reopens to tourists. JetBlue, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines… Read More »
American adds direct service to Qatar
American Airlines will add service between New York and Doha, Qatar, in June 2022, opening its second Middle East route…. Read More »
United app tells passengers when seat options open up
United Airlines’ mobile app launched a feature that alerts passengers assigned to middle seats when more desirable locations become available.
All-LGBTQ+ United flight takes off
United Airlines’ LGBTQ+ business resource group organized a Pride flight, staffed entirely with LGBTQ+ employees, to mark World AIDS Day… Read More »
Delta offers 6 new Hallmark holiday movies in Dec.
Delta Air Lines and the Hallmark Channel have partnered to add six holiday movies on Delta’s in-flight entertainment offerings for… Read More »
The US is getting another startup airline, California-based Airbahn
While the pandemic has been a challenge for established air carriers across the US, it has provided an… Read More »
Dublin Airport Christmas Passenger Numbers 2021
An estimated 850,000 people are due to travel through Dublin Airport this Christmas compared to almost 1.5 million people who… Read More »
KL International Airport Enhances Airport Readiness To Welcome Vaccinated Travel Lane
29th November update: SEPANG – KL International Airport (KLIA) is ensuring that it is ready to welcome passengers travelling under… Read More »
EU Admits Croatia Into the Border-Free Schengen Zone Cooperative
Traveling to the beautiful and alluring country of Croatia is about to get easier, as European Union (E.U.) member governments… Read More »
Six Things To Look Forward To In The Caribbean in 2022
Caribbean Travel in 2022 It’s safe to say that 2021 has been a challenging year for everyone. And for those… Read More »
St. Kitts and Nevis Significantly Eases Travel Restrictions
Beginning Dec. 11, 2021, fully vaccinated international travelers, nationals and locals who arrive by air into St. Kitts and Nevis… Read More »
Flight Attendants Nearing Their Breaking Point With Unruly Passengers
This year’s headlines have been riddled with reports of “unruly passengers” aboard airplanes—a catch-all phrase that’s come to encompass troublesome… Read More »
Oasis Hotels Wins Awards for Benazuza and The White Box Restaurants
Oasis Hotels & Resorts announced that two of its resort restaurants have been recognized as 2021 Travelers’ Choice Best of… Read More »
Air Belgium to add 747-8 freighters in early 2022
Air Belgium (KF, Brussels Charleroi) says it is planning to add an unspecified number of B747-8Fs in early 2022 as… Read More »
Philippines AirAsia resumes international flights
Philippines AirAsia (Z2, Manila Ninoy Aquino Int’l) has resumed international flights with an inaugural service to Singapore Changi following a… Read More »
Viet Nam reopens for limited international travel
Viet Nam will re-open for international commercial air travel in stages from December 15 for travellers from a number of… Read More »
Belarus touts retaliatory sanctions against EU, UK airlines
The Government of Belarus will impose retaliatory sanctions on airlines from the European Union and the United Kingdom in retaliation… Read More »
Philippines AirAsia resumes international flights
Philippines AirAsia (Z2, Manila Ninoy Aquino Int’l) has resumed international flights with an inaugural service to Singapore Changi following a… Read More »
Dangerous reason why passengers must tell cabin crew if they lose their phone
Airline pilot Patrick Smith told Sun Online Travel that phones in checked-in luggage pose an even bigger problem to flight… Read More »