Idaho resort cities will send lobbyist to statehouse
The Ketchum City Council has voted to hire a lobbyist for $25,000 to promote the interests of Idaho’s approximately 20… Read More »
What’s in store for hospitality in 2022?
International growth, demand for luxury travel and hotel conversions will continue to shape the hospitality industry this year, according to… Read More »
NYC poised to see jump in hotel room inventory this year
Despite the pandemic’s continued impact on room bookings in New York City, 53 hotels are set to open this year,… Read More »
Enlivened market spurs deal offer for L.A. Live hotels
Los Angeles-based entertainment firm AEG says a rebound in the hotel industry has prompted it to put stakes in two… Read More »
Brand-new game for former Nintendo HQ, as hotel
Nintendo’s former headquarters in Kyoto Japan, dating to 1933 and vacant since 1959, is being repurposed as a hotel with… Read More »
Vegan travel is going mainstream
Hotels and restaurants are buying into the growing popularity of meatless lifestyles. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are a regular on… Read More »
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 »