COMAC’s C919 receives 300 orders at Zhuhai Airshow
COMAC’s C919, the Chinese competitor to the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737, received 300 new orders during the Zhuhai… Read More »
Brazil’s Embraer delivers 33 jets in 3Q 2022
Brazil’s Embraer delivered 33 jets in the third quarter of 2022, of which 10 were commercial and 23 were executive… Read More »
8 Air Force hotels to be closed
Eight Air Force bases are closing their base hotels in the wake of a new policy that bans the use… Read More »
Chicago’s Blackstone back on the market
The Blackstone Hotel, a landmark on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, is for sale as the owners face a debt-payoff deadline…. Read More »
Choice Hotels moving into upscale market
Choice Hotels, with brands synonymous with budget lodging, is going upscale with the purchase of Radisson’s Americas. The company has… Read More »
Hydroponic gardens coming to Marriott’s Element
Hydroponic gardens will provide guests at Marriott International’s Element Hotels a source of fresh produce they can prepare in their… Read More »
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 »