Americans still barred from entering Israel
Israel is loosening its travel restrictions to allow some fully vaccinated foreign travelers into the country even as Omicron surges…. Read More »
Slideshow: Chefs find new gigs in hotel eateries
Hotels are creating new opportunities for chefs, including 30-year industry veteran Bader Ali, who recently took over as executive chef… Read More »
NYC discount campaign celebrates hotels’ “resilience”
More than 110 hotels ranging from independent boutiques to major brands are offering 22% discounts on standard room rates between… Read More »
Airports introduce innovative amenities in 2021
Appointments for security screening and robot food delivery are among the innovative amenities introduced by airports in 2021. Some more… Read More »
COVID-19 continues to disrupt business travel
Demand for business travel is likely to take a serious hit from the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant, with corporate… Read More »
Braemar Hotels buys boutique property in Puerto Rico
Braemar Hotels & Resorts is acquiring a 96-room Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel in Puerto Rico for $186.6 million — $1.9 million… Read More »
Why Africa is a top destination to visit
Industry insiders say Africa is a must-visit destination because it offers options for a variety of travelers. It’s perfect for… Read More »
Aviation played key crisis response role in 2021
While 2021 was a difficult year for aviation, it was also marked by increasing focus on sustainability and the industry’s… Read More »
Airports kept building through the pandemic
Bonds and federal aid allowed airports to continue a high level of construction and renovation during the pandemic. “While uncertainties… Read More »
Verizon, AT&T delay 5G rollout
AT&T and Verizon have agreed to pause their planned 5G rollout for two weeks after federal officials asked for a… Read More »
A4A applauds agreement to pause 5G rollout
Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio thanked Transportation Secretary Buttigieg, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Dickson and National Economic… Read More »
Biden praises 5G deal with wireless carriers
President Joe Biden today praised an agreement between his administration and AT&T and Verizon to postpone the launch of 5G… Read More »
JetBlue CEO pushes carbon-reducing ATC reforms
Speeding up the rollout of air traffic control reforms would achieve significant fuel savings and reduce aircraft emissions, according to… Read More »
Alaska Airlines sponsors program to train Black pilots
Alaska Airlines’ True North Pilot Pathway Program, which aims to recruit more Black pilots, has named the University of Maryland… Read More »
Eurowings Discover inaugurates US service at TPA
Tampa welcomed the new leisure airline’s first American nonstop flight, from its Frankfurt base With a water salute welcome for… Read More »
Eurowings to expand at Göteborg Landvetter with new direct route to Hamburg
27th December 2021 update: The German low cost carrier Eurowings continues to expand in the Swedish market and at Göteborg… Read More »
Puerto Plata Tourism Expanding on Land and Sea
Tourism to the Dominican Republic’s Puerto Plata province is expanding on land and sea in 2022, with the recent debut… Read More »
COVID-19 Impacting 2022 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
Of all the conventions and trade shows that call Las Vegas home, the largest is the annual Consumer Electronics Show… Read More »
Hawaii announced changes to its Safe Travels program
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) announced several changes to its Safe Travels program for domestic travelers from the continental United… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Begins New Year With $39 Flight Sale
Southwest Airlines is kicking off the new year by putting flights on sale from $39 one-way for three days this… Read More »
United Flight Attendant Charged With Using False Name, Identity
In a bizarre story, a man who worked as a United Airlines flight attendant for 23 years is facing federal… Read More »
Mexico Welcomes Over 31 Million Air Travelers Through November
Mexican tourism officials announced more than 31 million international visitors arrived via airplane between January and November 2021. According to… Read More »