An asset manager takes a look at 2023
Andrea Grigg, global asset manager at JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, said hoteliers need to upsell guests to attract them… Read More »
Ritz-Carlton sommelier spotlights local Calif. Wines
While working at a wine bar as a student with plans to become a registered dietitian, Marcus Sloseck became fascinated… Read More »
Staffing shortage still plagues guest satisfaction
At a recent conference, hoteliers expressed frustration at the decline in guest services that has occurred primarily because of staffing… Read More »
Toronto airport offers security screening appointments
Toronto Pearson International Airport has launched a program that allows passengers to make appointments for security screening, bypassing long lines…. Read More »
Miami to extend light rail service to Miami Beach
A proposed monorail is out and Miami’s Metromover is in with plans to extend the light rail service to Miami… Read More »
American adds Phoenix-Arkansas route
American Airlines will launch a new route this winter between Phoenix and Northwest Arkansas National Airport. American also flies there… Read More »
Air Canada frequent flyers can book flights on SunExpress
Air Canada’s frequent flyers can now use Aeroplan miles for flights on SunExpress, allowing them to book seamless travel on… Read More »
Delta Air Lines expands South America schedule
Delta Air Lines resumed service to Santiago, Chile, and increased its flight schedule between Atlanta and Buenos Aires. The airline… Read More »
Airlines adapt as one-day business trip disappears
Airlines are revamping schedules to adjust to new trends post-pandemic toward longer business trips as the one-day trip falls to… Read More »
IndiGo grounds 30 planes due to supply chain issues
Indian low-fare carrier, IndiGo, has grounded 30 planes due to a lack of engines and spare parts amidst global supply… Read More »
ATR secures Chinese certification approval and firm order
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has provided validation of the type certificate for the ATR 42-600. ATR have… Read More »
Lodz Airport: Meet Lodz at WTM London
The World Travel Market Forum is currently (7-9 Nov) taking place in London. Lodz Tourism Organization together with the Polish… Read More »
US Virgin Islands Air Arrivals Up Despite Challenges
Recent airline service cuts are part of a “continued global challenge” impacting leisure travel, manifest in “pilot and staff shortages,… Read More »
Robotics Expected to Play Larger Role in Travel Industry
The robotics industry is expected to grow within the travel and tourism sector, but without harming human employment opportunities, according… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Breaks Guinness World Record During Valiant Lady’s Maiden Voyage
– Virgin Voyages celebrated Valiant Lady’s maiden voyage in record-setting fashion earlier this month, breaking the Guinness World Records title… Read More »
Discover Delta’s revamped Premium Select Class on the A350-900
Delta’s Premium Select class now has perks like a bubbles and bites service, more comfortable bedding, and roomier seats. On… Read More »
Lufthansa to raise salaries for German cabin crew members
Lufthansa said Tuesday it had agreed a pay rise for 19,000 cabin crew members in Germany to help compensate for… Read More »
IndiGo grounds nearly 30 aircraft due to engine and parts shortage
IndiGo said in a statement: “While it is our immediate priority to deploy adequate capacity to serve our customers, we… Read More »
Hubli Adds Diversity Module to Booking Platform
Event booking platform Hubli has added a diversity module to its Where to Meet booking platform, the company announced Tuesday…. Read More »
Analyzing Hot Topics in Payment
With both regulatory and consumer-focused changes on the horizon in the payments industry, BTN sought opinions from four senior executives… Read More »
Uber Adds AirPlus as Payment Option
Uber now is accepting AirPlus Company Accounts as a form of payment, the company announced. AirPlus is integrating with Uber… Read More »
Emirates adds five Boeing 777-200LRF freighters to order book
Emirates has announced a firm order for five new Boeing 777-200LR freighter aircraft, with two units to be delivered in… Read More »
Boeing’s aircraft deliveries slipped in October on 737 fuselage flaw
Boeing’s aircraft deliveries in October fell from a month earlier after a fuselage flaw in its bestselling 737 Maxes delayed… Read More »
Air France-KLM repays €1bn of outstanding state-backed loan
Air France-KLM announced the early repayment of €1 billion of the €3.5 billion outstanding on its French state-backed loan (PGE)… Read More »
Wencor and Korry Electronics announce exclusive global partnership
Korry Electronics has chosen Wencor as its exclusive distributor supporting the global commercial aftermarket. Wencor Group, which offers CMM and… Read More »
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance joins GTF MRO Network
Pratt & Whitney is expanding its global network of providers that maintain the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine with the… Read More »