ACAPULCO, Mexico — Despite tensions sparked by comments President Trump has made about the character of Mexicans entering the U.S. and his demands for a wall to separate the countries, the mood …
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IATA urges governments to find electronics ban alternatives
The International Air Transport Association has called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the United States and the United Kingdom to restrict the carry-on …
With Visit Florida fighting defunding, other DMOs feel vulnerable
NASHVILLE — The Destination Marketing Association International’s (DMAI) annual CEO meeting last week may have been held here in Music City, but the buzz was all about the Sunshine State.A…
Marriott plans massive expansion of select-service brands
Marriott International plans to add as many as 300,000 rooms in the next three years, as the world’s largest hotel company continues to expand its legacy select-service brands while accelerating…
Security experts skeptical about electronics ban on aircraft
Experts from both the aviation and computer science sectors expressed serious doubts last week about whether a new ban on carry-on electronics instituted by the U.S. and U.K. for inbound flights from …
It’s official: Alaska Airlines won’t keep Virgin America brand
Alaska Airlines will do away with the Virgin America brand, likely sometime in 2019.However, Alaska jets will adopt some of the features that have helped Virgin America earn consistently high rankings…
Virgin Voyages doesn’t hold back on design partners
Virgin Voyages CEO Tom McAlpin announced several key design partners for Virgin Group’s first cruise venture, including the team behind hipster hotel chain Ace Hotels.At a steel-cutting ceremony…
United Airlines introduces automated screening lanes at Newark
United Airlines is enabling customers to move through the screening process quicker at its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport with the opening of a fully redesigned and consolidated security …
Delta Vacations names new president
Delta Vacations has named Jennie Ho as its new president, replacing John Caldwell, who was promoted to the position of Delta Air Lines’ vice president, Seattle.Delta Vacations is a wholly owned …
U.S. airlines flew a record 823M passengers last year
U.S. airlines carried a record 823 million passengers in 2016, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, topping 2015’s record 798 million passengers by 3.1%.Domestic flyers made up …