Hilton’s first-quarter revenue growth was at the high end of the company’s forecast and beat analyst estimates, as the hotel company benefited from better-than-expected group demand in the…
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United settles with passenger dragged off plane
United has entered into a settlement agreement with David Dao, the passenger who was injured and dragged off United Express Flight 3411 on April 9 by Chicago Department of Aviation police.The amount o…
Compass service gives Andavo Travel agents an assist with social media
Andavo Travel is offering its agents a fee-based social media service, Compass, in which its marketing team will execute social media on behalf of agents.Kirsten Little, vice president of operations a…
Midtown Athletic Club Chicago adding boutique hotel
Chicago’s Midtown Athletic Club in July will add a 55-room boutique hotel that will feature a suite designed by professional tennis player Venus Williams.The Hotel at Midtown is part of a $75 mi…
At travel security summit, destinations told to be prepared
NEW YORK — Travel destinations and venues must practice and prepare for potential terror attacks, active shooters and natural disasters, according to security experts who spoke at the U.S. Trave…
‘Jersey Boys’ to be featured show on Norwegian Bliss
FORT LAUDERDALE — Norwegian Cruise Line said Friday that the featured main theater show on the Norwegian Bliss will be the Broadway production “Jersey Boys.”The musical about ’…
Viking Cruises sponsoring NatGeo series on Einstein
Viking Cruises said it has signed on to sponsor National Geographic’s first fully scripted global anthology series, “Genius,” about physicist Albert Einstein.The 10-part series is ex…
American Duchess launch delayed until August
The American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has pushed back the scheduled July 1 launch of the 166-passenger American Duchess to August 13.“A key reason for this schedule change is the delayed d…
Windstar launches campaign, puts Europe cruises on sale
Windstar Cruises launched a marketing campaign themed around the phrase “Have You Ever?” and will pair it with a sale on 2017 Europe itineraries.The concept revolves around new experiences…
Disney: Star Wars Land guests will feel like they’re in the movie
Disney is touting its Star Wars-themed lands, expected to open in Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts in 2019, as fully immersive environments that will make guests feel like they are in the Star…