Kyte to Provide NDC Content to App in the Air
Frequent traveler “personal travel assistant” App in the Air has partnered with airline distribution platform Kyte to access airline content… Read More »
Uber to List NYC Taxis on Its App
After vowing to “disrupt” the traditional taxi business, Uber soon will list New York City taxis on its app after… Read More »
Hyatt Plans Americas Hyatt Place, House Expansion
Hyatt Hotels Corp. plans to open 47 Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels across the Americas in 2022 and 2023,… Read More »
Hotel union known for NYC influence grows N.J. footprint
The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, a major player in New York City politics, stamped the enlargement of its New… Read More »
Baltimore Kimpton sells for fraction of 2011 price
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor has changed hands for $18.6 million after selling for $33 million in 2011…. Read More »
Study: Small hotel, travel businesses saw shutdowns rise
The pandemic accelerated the failure rate for small businesses in hospitality and travel, but not to the degree of other… Read More »
Plans filed for Kalahari Resort in Thornburg, Va.
A rezoning request was recently submitted by Kalahari Resort and Conventions for the conversion of an almost 135-acre plot of… Read More »
Crown troubles deepen, but Blackstone deal still afloat
A third government inquiry into money-handling by Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has ended in condemnation as the others did,… Read More »
City-orienting White Lodging drops 25 suburban pacts
Indiana-based White Lodging is continuing its shift into the high-end urban hotel market by selling off 25 management contracts for… Read More »
2022 will outdo 288-property growth of 2021, Accor says
Global hospitality powerhouse Accor is picking up the pace that produced 288 new hotels and resorts in 2021. More than… Read More »
Women’s suite debuts at historic Hotel Figueroa in L.A.
Los Angeles’ Hotel Figueroa, opened in 1926 as a sanctuary for female travelers, is observing Women’s History Month with a… Read More »
Alaska Airlines, Bank of America extend card partnership
Alaska Airlines has extended its credit-card partnership with Bank of America through 2030. “Over time, we will continue to invest… Read More »
US airlines urge White House to lift predeparture testing, mask mandate
Airlines for America has urged the Biden administration “to sunset federal transportation travel restrictions,” including the mask mandate and predeparture… Read More »
Alaska Airlines CEO reports uptick in business travel bookings
In an interview with CNBC, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said the carrier continues to see strong travel demand across… Read More »
Dublin Airport – March Update
Our March update takes a look at the most recent February traffic figures as well as some of the key… Read More »
Hamburg Airport the first CO2-neutral airport in Germany
Hamburg Airport is the first major commercial airport in Germany to achieve CO2-neutral operations. Hamburg Airport has thus satisfied… Read More »
Riga Airport to Offer More than 100 Direct Destinations in the Summer Season
During the summer season of 2022 starting on 27 March, along with transition to summertime, Riga Airport will offer connections… Read More »
South Africa Further Eases COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
South Africa has announced the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions as the coronavirus shifts from a pandemic to an endemic…. Read More »
Hawaii Hotels Report Upswing in February Business
Hawaii hotels are witnessing higher revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rates (ADR) and occupancies in February 2022 compared… Read More »
Singapore Easing Coronavirus-Related Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers
Singapore became the latest country in Asia to announce quarantine requirements for all vaccinated travelers would be lifted next month…. Read More »
US Airlines Urging President Biden to Lift Mask Mandates for Transportation
The chief executive officers from the top airlines in the United States have sent a letter to President Joe Biden… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Introduces New Fare Class
In what had been a long-rumored, long-anticipated introduction, Southwest Airlines on Thursday formally announced its newest class of airfare, the… Read More »
Alaska Airlines offers flight attendants with double pay for summer work
At least one airline is already reverting to tactics used for the winter holidays in 2021 to help offset potential… Read More »
Hyatt Announces Plans to Expand Brands Into New Markets
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced its Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands are scheduled to open 48 new properties across the… Read More »
JetBlue, American offer reciprocal elite perks
American Airlines and JetBlue are now offering reciprocal perks for their elite frequent flyers. The benefits include upgraded seating, checked… Read More »
Long-awaited rail line extension opens in Somerville, Mass.
The extension of the Green Line rail to Somerville, Mass., has finally been completed, 32 years after discussions about the… Read More »