Kauai has won approval from the Hawaii government to suspend its participation in the state’s coronavirus pretravel testing program, meaning nearly everyone arriving in the Garden Isle must self…
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Accor and Ennismore to create standalone boutique-hotel company
Accor and boutique hospitality group Ennismore, parent company of the Hoxton hotel chain and Scotland’s Gleneagles resort, have announced plans to create a standalone lifestyle platform comprisi…
Could Black Friday be a banner time for travel sales? These experts say yes
IATA plans to release an app early next year that would display travelers’ health data as part of its effort to open up the international travel market during the Covid-19 pandemic.The app, to b…
EU takes a first step toward ungrounding the 737 Max
The EU’s aviation safety regulator has tentatively approved the ungrounding of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft, setting the stage for Europe’s commercial flight ban on the plane to come to an …
Quebec hotels to receive up to $200,000 in subsidies
The majority of Quebec hotels, including those of major chains, will receive up to $200,000 in subsidies, announced Minister Caroline Proulx, confirming the injection of an additional $65M in subsidie…
Hotels have woken up to better sleep as a selling point
Amid the competitive wellness hospitality landscape, a handful of luxury hoteliers are making a good night’s rest their specialty, hoping to lure guests with amenities like weighted blankets, me…
Airlines have a key role to play in the distribution of vaccines
Recent announcements of successful Covid-19 vaccine trials by Pfizer and Moderna have provided hope to struggling airlines, which view vaccines as the ultimate antidote to stifled demand and half-empt…
US top disease center, CDC, advises against cruise travel: risk of Covid-19 is “very high”
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised against cruise ship travel, as the risk of Covid-19 on liners is very high.“For most travelers, cruise ship travel …
A major component of Disney’s reopening: Contactless tech
Technology that enables contactless interactions has been a key component in reopening Disney’s theme parks around the world.That was one of the points Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Par…
AMResorts expanding its European footprint
AMResorts is expanding its presence in Europe, announcing its Greek debut with the management takeover of three resorts on the islands of Crete, Corfu and Zante.As part of a new deal with European hot…