How hotels are attracting housekeeping staff
Increasing wages, keeping pay competitive and offering incentives — such as The Concord Hotel’s financial bump when rooms are turned… Read More »
CNBC names best hotels in Europe, Mideast
CNBC and Statista have partnered on the “Best Hotels” lists for business travelers in Europe and the Middle East. The… Read More »
Touchless checkout expands at airport stores
The Grab & Fly store that opened at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is the latest airport outlet to feature… Read More »
American Airlines offers healthy food options
American Airlines is adding a “wellness menu” of healthy options for premium cabin passengers, featuring items like breakfast frittatas and… Read More »
United, American, Air Canada return to New Zealand
American Airlines and United Airlines will resume service to New Zealand in October and Air Canada will join them in… Read More »
Hotels offer Halloween treats at high teas
Hotels want a piece of the $10.6 billion Halloween action and are offering special packages. Costumed afternoon teas are a… Read More »
CDC ends issuance of COVID-19-related travel health notices
The CDC announced that COVID-19 country travel health notices will no longer be issued as the number of countries reporting… Read More »
Dispute delays Four Seasons’ reopening in Manhattan
Four Seasons in Midtown Manhattan remains closed as the result of disagreements between owner Ty Warner and the brand, the… Read More »
Cargo exec: State rules could disrupt operations
Steve Alterman, president of the Cargo Airline Association, said cargo operations could be disrupted as well as passenger service if… Read More »
Most Fla. airports resume full operations
Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers plans to reopen Oct. 5, although it and the airport in nearby Naples… Read More »
India’s infrastructure investment to fuel tourism sector
The tourism sector, including hotels, is likely to be the biggest winner in a $1.3 trillion infrastructure investment by the… Read More »
Baby born on American Airlines flight
A Connecticut woman gave birth on an American Airlines flight last month with some help from nurses who were on… Read More »
New Air Canada routes leverage United partnership
Air Canada is adding two new routes designed to take advantage of its partnership with United Airlines, flying between Vancouver… Read More »
First revamped American Airlines lounge to open this fall
The first of American Airlines’ revamped Admirals Clubs is due to open this fall at Reagan National Airport near Washington,… Read More »
Alaska Airlines recognizes customer service “legends”
The 18 Alaska Airlines employees who were named “Customer Service Legends” this week include a lounge concierge, maintenance trainers and… Read More »
Chicago’s O’Hare is world’s “most connected airport”
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport earned the title “the world’s most connected airport” and has the most connecting flights of any… Read More »
London’s Heathrow Airport lifts passenger cap
London’s Heathrow Airport will lift its cap on passenger volume Oct. 29 while Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport will extend a similar… Read More »
Geo Sky expands freighter fleet with Boeing 757-200Fs
Georgia-based cargo airline Geo Sky is growing its freighter fleet with a Boeing B757-200F. The B757-200F recently arrived at Tbilisi… Read More »
IAG Cargo donates air cargo capacity for Pakistan relief efforts
IAG Cargo has donated air cargo capacity to transport aid to Pakistan in response to the devastating floods that have… Read More »
IndiGo receives first freighter
Indian airline IndiGo has taken delivery of its first freighter to build its “CarGo” business. The Airbus A321 passenger to… Read More »
MSC builds team for new air cargo airline
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is building up its newly announced air cargo airline with a robust leadership team. This includes… Read More »
Qatar Airways Cargo adds to senior leadership team
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Liesbeth Oudkerk as senior vice-president, cargo sales and network planning. Oudkerk will be responsible for… Read More »
Peleton partners with Hilton to add bikes to US hotels
All 5,400 Hilton-owned hotels in the US will be getting Peleton bikes in the coming weeks. A 90-day free trial… Read More »
Hong Kong lifts hotel quarantine for travelers
Hong Kong’s mandatory three-day hotel quarantine has been lifted in hopes of reviving the city’s travel and tourism sector after… Read More »
N.C. casino-hotel begins $275M expansion project
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, N.C., has started construction on a $275 million, two-year expansion project… Read More »
Strong US dollar opens travel deals in some countries
American travelers hoping to take advantage of the strength of the US dollar should look at countries such as Portugal,… Read More »