Most-valuable Hilton brand skyrockets 58% to $12B
Hilton Hotels has enhanced its status as the world’s most valuable lodging chain with a 58% leap to $12 billion,… Read More »
New report affirms hospitality’s climb back to 2019 status
A report from travel technology company Amadeus added to the recent spate of good news for the hotel industry, finding… Read More »
TSA tests AI application for baggage screening
The Transportation Security Administration is testing a screening system that uses artificial intelligence and pattern analysis to improve screening of… Read More »
Canada drops vaccine mandate for air passengers
The Canadian government will allow unvaccinated passengers to board passenger flights as of June 20, but unvaccinated travelers will still… Read More »
UPS, pilots agree on extended contract
UPS and the union representing its pilots have agreed on a two-year contract extension that increases salaries and pensions for… Read More »
Las Vegas leads world in air passenger capacity rebound
Statistics from Official Airline Guide indicate that Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas has recovered air passenger capacity fastest… Read More »
United partners with company that makes fuel from CO2
United Airlines is investing in Dimensional Energy, which aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel using a new technology creating usable… Read More »
Google Maps feature totals tolls on suggested routes
A new Google Maps feature calculates the cost of toll roads on a trip’s path, allowing drivers to make informed… Read More »
American Airlines offers pay boost to pilots
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the company would offer higher pay for pilots in ongoing contract negotiations shortly after… Read More »
Alaska Airlines employees become engaged in flight
Alaska Airlines was happy to facilitate when flight attendant Veronica Rojas planned to propose to her girlfriend on a flight… Read More »
Rewards enriched at Preferred Hotel Group
Preferred Hotel Group is the latest hotel chain to upgrade its loyalty program, launching a variety of perks including gift… Read More »
United offers meat alternatives in premium cabins, lounges
United Airlines will offer plant-based Impossible Meatballs in first class cabins and Impossible Sausage at some of its Polaris airport… Read More »
Delta expands partnership with Kenya Airways
Delta Air Lines is expanding its code sharing agreement with Kenya Airways, allowing passengers on Delta’s flights from New York… Read More »
Hawaiian to kick off Rainbow Runway Challenge
As part of Pride Month and in anticipation of the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival in October, Hawaiian Airlines is… Read More »
2 Frisco hotels change hands in major North Texas deal
Dallas-based investor Lone Star Funds has purchased two luxury hotels in Frisco, Texas, for an undisclosed sum in what is… Read More »
Hotel firm eyed to reopen Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif.
The Long Beach, Calif., City Council may contract with a hotel management company to reopen and operate the Queen Mary’s… Read More »
Satair renews Asia Pacific exclusive distribution agreement with Siemens
Airbus Services company Satair and commercial aerospace aftermarket company Siemens SAS have renewed their exclusive distribution agreement covering airborne fire… Read More »
Tibet Airlines selects Recaro to outfit new A319neo aircraft
Recaro has announced its BL3710 seat was selected by Tibet Airlines to equip the carrier’s new A319neo. The carrier has… Read More »
Mirus Aircraft Seating launches fixed back economy seat
Mirus Aircraft Seating has launched a new fixed back economy seat. Mirus says the new seat, named Kestrel, blends unequalled… Read More »
IFPL unveils innovative overhead reading lamp design
IFPL has unveiled a new concept product: an LED reading lamp that offers passengers not just light but also USB… Read More »
Concur Debuts Climate App in Platform
Climate technology company Chooose has partnered with SAP Concur to launch its new Climate App, which automates measurement and reporting… Read More »
Amadeus: Global Summer Hotel Rates, Occupancy to Outpace 2019
Global hotel occupancy and average daily rates are outpacing pre-pandemic levels, although booking windows remain short, according to data released… Read More »