Tunnel’s end may be 3 years away, hotel group forecasts
The US hotel industry is on the upward trail but will find tough going and is unlikely to see full… Read More »
New Zealand winery launches an airline
Invivo, a New Zealand winery, has launched the first winery airline, Invivo Air, with a 34-seat Swedish-built Saab plane. The… Read More »
A sunny secret in the Baltic
The island of Usedom in Pomerania, which straddles the German-Polish borders, has been a popular luxury getaway for locals since… Read More »
Airlines intensify their cleaning efforts
As people grow more focused on cleanliness, airlines are stepping up their efforts, using HEPA filtration systems and targeting germs… Read More »
Dec. sees most air travel of any month in 2021
December was the busiest month for air travel in 2021, with 2.43 million flights worldwide. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was… Read More »
JetBlue has female majority in its executive ranks
According to a December survey of airline executives, JetBlue became the first airline in five years to have a majority… Read More »
Airlines adjust focus amid uneven recovery
US airlines are concentrating on transatlantic flights and routes to South America as many Asian countries have been slower to… Read More »
American to debut 3 lounges at JFK airport this year
American Airlines plans to unveil three premium lounges with seating for nearly 1,000 premium passengers as part of New York’s… Read More »
Delta, Air Canada charters bring athletes to Olympics
With commercial air travel limited by pandemic restrictions, Delta Air Lines and Air Canada are flying athletes to the winter… Read More »
Airlines prioritize cybersecurity programs
A recent survey of IT trends among aviation stakeholders finds that every airline is investing in cybersecurity initiatives and all… Read More »
Airlines take multi-layered approach to aircraft cleanliness
Throughout the pandemic, US airlines have implemented a multi-layered strategy of sanitation and disinfection of the aircraft cabin, using HEPA… Read More »
Ariz. college to add aviation testing program
Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz., is expanding its aviation technology course offerings with a new program that trains and… Read More »
Brand new Russian aircraft MC-21 arrived to Yakutsk
MC-21-300 will perform series of flights and low-temperature tests On Sunday, January 23, Russian perspective mid-range jet airliner arrived to… Read More »
Air Passenger Demand Recovery Slowed by Omicron Travel Restrictions
Global demand for air travel continued its recovery in 2021 but still has a ways to go amid Omicron, according… Read More »
Delta Adding New Eco-Friendly Onboard Items
Delta Air Lines is again upgrading its efforts to create a more sustainable air travel future for customers, this time… Read More »
Average airfares still lower than pre-COVID, but not for long
It’s National Plan for Vacation Day, and travelers may be well-advised to do just that for any number of good… Read More »
DOT Announces Rules To Speed up Grievances Against Airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday announced a new rule change making it easier and quicker to protect consumers… Read More »
JetBlue Launches Big Winter Sale With One-Way Flights From $29
JetBlue has launched its Big Winter Sale, offering flights from as low as $29 one-way now through midnight ET or… Read More »
Red Carnation Hotels Launches New GDS Chain Code, Appoints New US Sales Team
Red Carnation Hotels has launched its own dedicated chain code in the GDS (RN) and is ending its affiliation with… Read More »
Hawaii’s December 2021 Hotel Stats Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Times
The state of Hawaii has just revealed that its hotels reported markedly higher revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily… Read More »
Cambria Hotels Continues Expansion With New Hotels From Florida To California
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., continues to accelerate the brand’s expansion around the country… Read More »
Six Senses To Unveil Four Resorts in 2022
Six Senses Hotels and Resorts, whose properties focus on sustainability, community, wellness and design, plans to unveil four resorts this… Read More »
Another distressed hotel added to AWH Partners roster
Distressed property specialist AWH Partners has purchased the Kimpton Goodland Hotel near Santa Barbara, Calif., for $33 million, $24 million… Read More »
Landmark protection sought for NYC’s Roosevelt Hotel
A group of New York City elected officials is seeking a city landmark designation for the historic Roosevelt Hotel, which… Read More »
Sources: Starwood, Blackstone make deal for extended-stay hotels
Starwood Capital Group and Blackstone have formed an agreement to acquire 111 extended-stay hotel properties from Brookfield Asset Management for… Read More »
Ariz. casino completes $143M expansion project
A new 11-story hotel tower has opened at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Ariz., as part of the casino-hotel’s $143… Read More »