Despite 5G Deal, Some International Airlines Cancel Flights to US
Despite Tuesday’s agreement to delay implementation of new 5G wireless service near airports, at least three international airlines have canceled… Read More »
AT&T, Verizon Back Down Again in Implementing 5G
In the face of increased pressure from the airline industry – as well as The White House – telecommunications companies… Read More »
Hyatt to Introduce Destination By Hyatt Brand to Asia Pacific
Hyatt announced today that the Destination by Hyatt brand will makes its debut in Asia Pacific with two properties in… Read More »
WTTC Chief Tells CDC To Stop Singling Out Cruise Industry
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic almost two years ago, the cruise industry has born the brunt of criticism… Read More »
Crystal Cruises Suspends Operations
Crystal Cruises has suspended its operations after reports that its parent company, Genting Hong Kong, has run out of cash…. Read More »
Telecoms agree to defer 5G at US airports amidst chaos
Emirates (EK, Dubai Int’l) and Air India (AI, Mumbai Int’l) have suspended some of their scheduled flights to the United… Read More »
Grupo Aeroméxico shareholders back $4.2bn capital increase
Grupo Aeroméxico shareholders have approved a USD4.266 billion capital increase subject to a third party public offer for the company’s… Read More »
Deadline extended for Mango’s shortlisted bidders
Shortlisted bidders for South Africa’s stricken state-owned budget carrier, Mango Airlines (JE, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo), have been granted more time… Read More »
TrueNoord leases two new ATR42-600s to Silver Airways
TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, has delivered two new ATR42-600s to existing lessee Silver Airways. The aircraft join the… Read More »
Second flypop aircraft begins cargo operations
UK start-up airline flypop is bringing its second aircraft into service for cargo operations this week. The carrier’s Airbus A330… Read More »
Airlines warn of ‘catastrophic’ crisis when new 5G service is deployed
U.S. airlines and cargo carriers on Monday warned that the new 5G wireless service set to deploy Wednesday could ground… Read More »
US airlines are combating the pilot shortage by raising pay and lowering requirements
Aviation’s pilot shortage is back with a vengeance following a temporary reprieve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Airlines are pulling out… Read More »
Maldivian orders three ATR Aircraft
The national airline of the Maldives, Island Aviation Services Ltd (dba. Maldivian), and ATR announce the signing of a contract… Read More »
STR: December Global Hotel Pipeline Down, But Some Plans Up
The total number of U.S. hotel rooms under construction in December 2021 was down roughly 61,000 from the country’s all-time… Read More »
HotelRez to Offer Cvent Transient RFP Platform
U.K.-based hotel distribution and representation company HotelRez on Tuesday announced a new partnership with meetings management firm Cvent to use… Read More »
New seating company aims to upgrade business class seating
UK-based Unum Aircraft Seating has officially launched – targeting business class seating. Spearheaded by industry veteran Chris Brady, the former… Read More »
John-Paul Hemingway joins SES senior leadership team
Global content connectivity solutions provider SES has appointed John-Paul (JP) Hemingway as the company’s new Chief Strategy and Product Officer…. Read More »
Tennis Australia renews broadcast agreement with Sport 24
Tennis Australia renews broadcast agreement Tennis Australia has renewed its broadcast partnership for the Australian Open with Sport 24 for… Read More »
Several foreign airlines cancel U.S flights over 5G safety concerns
Several foreign airlines are canceling flights to the U.S. over concerns about 5G cellular service interference, despite a last-minute commitment… Read More »
AT&T and Verizon delay 5G rollout near some airports
AT&T and Verizon said Jan. 18 they would temporarily delay deployment of 5G service at towers near some U.S. airports… Read More »
The Biden administration says it’s in talks with airlines to prevent disruptions over 5G rollout
The White House said it working with airlines, wireless providers and federal agencies on a solution to a dispute over… Read More »
Hotelier seeks Denver’s first pot-smokers’ permit
The Patterson Inn is working to secure the first license to accommodate marijuana use under a new Denver law. Owner… Read More »
Upbeat Expedia books Super Bowl ad spots
Expedia Group Inc.’s plan to advertise during the Feb. 13 Super Bowl telecast is touted by the bookings platform’s leadership… Read More »
Yesterday far away for Fla. hotel where Beatles stayed
Preservationists fear for South Florida’s cultural history in the likely demolition of the shuttered Deauville Beach Resort hotel in Miami… Read More »
Hong Kong hotel shares change hands for $337M
Hong Kong billionaire Michael Kadoorie plans to enlarge his family’s stake in the operator of the Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong… Read More »
300-plus Accor properties coming in 2022
The Accor portfolio will add more than 300 hotels and resorts this year, including six in North and Central America… Read More »