Founder of Korea’s Eastar Jet jailed for six years
Eastar Jet (ESR, Seoul Gimpo) founder and politician Lee Sang-jik was sentenced to six years in prison on January 12… Read More »
Saudia to request reciprocal cargo rights for US carriers
Saudia (SV, Jeddah) is to request the Saudi government grant reciprocal seventh-freedom rights to US all-cargo carriers in exchange for… Read More »
Boeing 737 Max to resume China sales, prompting a strong bump in stock price
Boeing announced plans to resume sales of the 737 Max to China, prompting a strong bump in stock price in… Read More »
EU says there are no issue with airport slot rule and no sign of ghost flights
Europe’s use it or lose it airport slot rule has not created issues for airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic nor… Read More »
Singapore Airlines raises $600 million in U.S. dollar bond deal
Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIAL.SI) said on Thursday it had raised $600 million in a U.S. dollar bond deal to help… Read More »
Wizz Air urges EU to keep ‘use it or lose it’ airport slot rule
Europe’s airport slot rules should not be changed to protect legacy airlines, the head of European low cost carrier Wizz… Read More »
Many people are flying private jet services for the first time
Private air travel is prospering under the pandemic. In fact, interest is so high that many private jet companies have… Read More »
IATA reports global passenger traffic improved in November 2021 but Omicron likely to affect period ahead
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in November 2021, prior to the… Read More »
Welcoming hotel inspired by Indians’ US hotel success
A unique hotel near downtown Charlotte, N.C., celebrates the role in hospitality of immigrants from India and their descendants, a… Read More »
Fairmont Windsor Park opens 18-room spa
The Fairmont Spa & Wellness facility at the Fairmont Windsor Park hotel in southern England covers two-floors and has 18… Read More »
Past 2 years’ changes expected to mark hotels of future
Experts say a number of lodging industry adaptations to pandemic safety challenges will stay on indefinitely, including working from hotels,… Read More »
Iconic New Orleans hotel sold to group including former QB
The Whitney Hotel in New Orleans is slated for a new name and facelift after its purchase by boutique hotel… Read More »
RLJ Lodging Trust acquires Denver hotel
RLJ Lodging Trust has sold the DoubleTree Hotel Metropolitan New York City for gross proceeds of $169 million and acquired… Read More »
DiamondRock buys Fla. resorts for $175.5M
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. has bought two Florida hotels for a total of $175.5 million. The properties are Henderson Beach Resort… Read More »
Hotels struggle to keep up with resurgent demand
Hotels are finding themselves shopping at discount stores for amenities and asking for patience with slower service as supply and… Read More »
An Uber Eats driver’s kind touches spur viral response
A TikTok video showing Donald Jackson, an Uber Eats driver in Texas, placing a delivery carefully on top of tissue… Read More »
6 funding sources for entrepreneurs
Business incubators, cryptocurrency-backed loans and crowdfunding are among viable ways to fund a business, consultant Jordan Bishop writes. Bishop explains… Read More »
How to make the customer feel like they are always right
Dissatisfied customers are, unfortunately, a part of every business owner’s reality — and a part that shouldn’t be taken lightly…. Read More »
Southwest Airlines Connects to Kayak for Business
Southwest Airlines has started providing content to Kayak’s corporate travel platform, Kayak for Business, Kayak announced. In addition to its… Read More »
Build a digital content strategy that really works
Podcasts, social media posts, email newsletters, YouTube videos and other digital tools together create a digital content strategy, which blogger… Read More »
Check out these Asia-inspired treatment ideas
Onsen water treatments, sound bathing, floatation therapy and chocolate therapy are among unique spa treatments trending across Asia. “While there… Read More »
Canadian spa offers indoor, outdoor therapies
HydroSpa Muskoka Wellness By Water at the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka resort in Ontario features a Himalayan salt room,… Read More »