North America

MGM Resorts is laying off 18,000 people, which represents about a quarter of its U.S. staff of about 70,000, according to the Associated Press.The hospitality group, with 13 properties in Las Vegas as…

Alaska Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to eliminate change fees long-term.But unlike competitors United, Delta and American, Alaska is getting rid of its $125 fee for all international flights as …

American and Delta have followed United, announcing that they won’t bring back change fees on domestic airfares, with the exception of basic economy fares.The announcements, made within minutes …

The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader Corona, has announced a set of initiatives designed to address challenges faced by the local tourism industry.It is hoped the measures can overco…

Police say they still have no leads in the mysterious disappearance of United senior vice president of worldwide sales Jake Cefolia, who has been missing for 18 days.But a growing Facebook group of co…

American Airlines will be one of two companies taking part in the initial deployment of a long-lasting antiviral surface protectant approved under emergency order by the EPA on Monday.SurfaceWise2, de…

Luxury hospitality club Inspirato has lowered the barrier to entry for its Club and Inspirato Pass subscription platforms, switching both concepts to monthly, commitment-free payment models.“Any…

The Great West Way has begun marketing itself in North America, securing advertising in San Francisco, California.Throughout the summer, a large outdoor billboard on Highway 101 in San Francisco has f…

As one door closes, another opens.With the United States Virgin Islands confirming it will close its borders to international tourists this week, Anguillan officials have said they will begin acceptin…

Victoria Cruise Lines has launched its first sailing on China’s Yangtze River since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.The American-managed luxury cruise line said the recently renovated Victori…