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FAA says Spirit’s LaGuardia slots belong with another low‑cost carrier
The FAA Administrator argues that the coveted take‑off slots Spirit Airlines holds at New York’s LaGuardia should be reallocated to a different low‑cost carrier. Meanwhile, Spirit is preparing to auction off those slots to the highest bidder.
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Citrus County Latest Travel News: Fewer Canadian Snowbirds Visiting Florida’s Nature Coast
Citrus County’s traditional influx of Canadian snowbirds is waning, with recent tourism data showing fewer winter visitors from Canada. Analysts attribute the dip to a stronger U.S. dollar, higher airfare and fuel costs, and shifting preferences toward Mexico, the Caribbean, or domestic trips. The decline threatens local hotels, restaurants, RV parks, and other small businesses that rely on extended stays. Nonetheless, the region’s natural attractions—manatees, springs, and Gulf‑side fishing—continue to draw tourists and remain a core marketing asset.
The Hawthorn by Galway Bay Joins Ireland’s Luxury Golf Hotel Collection
The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a €60 million luxury resort, will open in May 2026 as Ireland’s first five‑star hotel in Galway in over two decades. The property features 114 rooms—including junior and penthouse suites—an 18‑hole championship golf course originally designed by...
The Monarch, a Luxury Hotel in San Antonio, Offers Refined Accommodations and Culinary Excellence, Boosting Their Hospitality Sector in the...
The Monarch, a $185 million, 17‑story luxury hotel in San Antonio, opened under Zachry Hospitality and Hilton’s Curio Collection. Featuring 200 rooms—including 28 suites—its butterfly‑inspired design integrates natural materials, a $2 million La Mariposa art pavilion, and expansive public spaces. The property houses...
NYC, Boston, Philadelphia Travel Boom Latest: Historic Walking Tours Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
A walking‑tour operator has launched the Independence Trail Tours across New York City, Boston and Philadelphia, timed for the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. The small‑group, guide‑led experiences weave through Revolutionary‑War landmarks such as Federal Hall, the Freedom Trail...
From Skateboarding to 11 Locations: How Neen Williams Built NADC Burger
Neen Williams, a professional skateboarder turned strength coach, turned his online health‑focused content into NADC Burger, a fast‑casual chain now operating 11 locations. He first launched a line of spice blends to build audience trust, then partnered with Michelin‑starred chef...
‘Leadership Lives in the Gray’
Carrie Luxem of the Restaurant HR Group released a short video outlining five essential steps for restaurant leaders to navigate ambiguous, high‑stakes situations. The framework emphasizes recognizing gray areas, mastering difficult conversations, and channeling emotions into productive decision‑making. Luxem argues...
New Hilton Timeshare Offer: Get 50,000 Points Plus $100 Gift Card
Hilton Grand Vacations is rolling out a limited‑time timeshare promotion that bundles a three‑night stay starting at $249 with 50,000 Hilton Honors points and a $100 prepaid Visa or MasterCard. Buyers must attend a two‑hour sales presentation and purchase the...
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[YMMV] Barclays Wyndham: Pay 3 Bills Per Month For 3 Months & Earn 3,000 Bonus Points
Barclays is rewarding Wyndham credit‑card holders with a 3,000‑point bonus when they make three bill payments in three consecutive months. Eligible payments cover internet, cable, phone, streaming services, utilities, gym memberships, and local transit. The promotion has no minimum spend,...
Thompson Savannah Appoints Ari Taymor Executive Chef
Thompson Savannah has hired acclaimed chef Ari Taymor as its new Executive Chef, tasking him with directing four distinct dining venues that emphasize locally sourced, seasonal Southern fare. The concepts include the signature Fleeting restaurant, rooftop Bar Julian, artisan bakery...
Rogers Bank Introduces the Rogers Red World Legend™ Mastercard, Canada's First World Legend Card
Rogers Bank has introduced the Rogers Red World Legend™ Mastercard, Canada’s first World Legend‑branded credit card, priced at a $495 annual fee and featuring a metal design. The card offers 2% cash back globally for Rogers‑affiliated customers (1.5% for others),...
Minor League Baseball Experiences Bookable From only 2,500 Wyndham Points
Wyndham Rewards is offering Minor League Baseball experiences for as few as 2,500 points, with tiered packages at 5,000 and 5,500 points that bundle tickets, premium seating, food, beverages, and unique fan experiences. The 5,000‑point option includes Founders Club tickets,...
LATAM Airlines Soars with Costa Brazil Amenity Kits, Facilitated by WESSCO
In December 2025 LATAM Airlines introduced the Altitude Collection, a series of six collectible amenity kits created with Brazilian brand Costa Brazil and executed by WESSCO International. The kits draw on South America’s diverse landscapes, using vegan, Amazon‑sourced ingredients and...
RMT Spotlights Collapsible ATLAS Drawer
RMT Global Partners introduced the Collapsible ATLAS Drawer, a lightweight galley drawer that folds flat when not in use. Designed with input from caterers and cabin crews, the drawer features snap‑open and quick‑collapse mechanisms that speed loading and reduce handling...
Olo Launches First Consumer-Facing Digital Ordering App
Restaurant technology platform Olo unveiled its first consumer‑facing digital ordering app as part of the new Olo Network. The app functions like a marketplace but charges restaurants zero commission and lets them retain full guest‑data ownership. Built on the password‑free...
Gategroup Introduces Conscious Kitchen, Inspiring New Era for Special Meals
gategroup has launched Conscious Kitchen, a cross‑functional initiative that reimagines airline special meals as purpose‑built, plant‑forward, and nutritionally balanced offerings. The program embeds ESG, nutrition, procurement and operations expertise into a monthly working group, driving lower‑impact cooking methods and waste...
Family Favourite in South Tyrol Gets Upgraded Star Rating
The Falkensteinerhof hotel in South Tyrol has been upgraded to a 4 * Superior rating following a comprehensive refurbishment completed in 2025. The renovation adds modernised interiors, expanded wellness facilities with adult‑only and family saunas, indoor and outdoor pools, and new...
Mile Expiration Policies By Airline: Our Complete Guide
The guide breaks down frequent‑flyer mileage expiration into three models—activity‑reset, fixed‑date, and earning‑only—and lists which airlines use each. It highlights carriers with never‑expiring miles such as Delta, United and Southwest, contrasted with airlines imposing 12‑ to 36‑month caps like Avianca...
Q A with Icelandair: Serving Special Meals with Certainty
Icelandair has rolled out an allergen‑guaranteed special‑meal program that delivers sealed, passenger‑opened boxes on roughly one‑third of its flights. Developed with Foodcase International under the Libero Special Meals Program, the service adheres to a strict EU/U.K. Top 14 allergen‑free framework and...
Capital One Shopping/Offers: Earn up to 36.5% Cashback or up to 18X Miles
Capital One Shopping and Capital One Offers are running a limited‑time promotion for Trip.com bookings, delivering up to 36.5% cashback through the Shopping portal and up to 18X transferable miles via Offers. The rates vary by product category, with hotels...
Wellness Retreats and Resorts Designed for Today’s Female Traveler
Luxury resorts are increasingly designing wellness retreats specifically for female travelers, capitalizing on the momentum of International Women’s Day. Ananda in the Himalayas offers a data‑driven, Ayurveda‑centric program for high‑performing women dealing with burnout and hormonal issues. In Phuket, Layan...
CAAS Makes Plans for Singapore’s Airspace
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) outlined a strategic plan to manage rapid air‑traffic growth in the Asia‑Pacific region. CAAS provides navigation services over 670,000 km², with 400 controllers handling 676,000 movements annually, including 374,000 at Changi Airport in 2025—a...
Lufthansa Offers Munich Snowmargeddon Hostage 10,93 EUR Compensation
Lufthansa left hundreds of passengers stranded overnight on Munich’s tarmac after a snow‑related shutdown, then offered a single passenger only €10.93 for meals. The airline cited extraordinary circumstances and denied entitlement to EU 261 compensation, despite its CEO publicly promising...
When Customer Experience Becomes Customer Transformation
Shep Hyken distills Joe Pine’s new "Transformation Economy" concept, urging businesses to shift from selling features to delivering measurable personal change. By framing products as bridges to customers’ aspirations—whether a treadmill that enables weight loss or Disney that creates lasting...
The Most Versatile Item on Your Menu Might Already Be There
Red sauce has become a staple across full‑service restaurant menus, rising from 63% of menus in 2022 to 74% in 2025, according to Datassential. Operators favor Red Gold’s fully‑prepared marinara because it offers a long‑shelf‑life, consistent flavor, and the ability to...
Outrigger Names Nathan Decker Director of Group Sales
Outrigger Hospitality Group announced the appointment of Nathan Decker as director of group sales, effective March 2, 2026. In his new role he will pursue new sales prospects and deepen client relationships across the brand’s properties and commercial unit. Decker arrives with...
Partner with Hospitality’s 2025 Transaction Leader
Marcus & Millichap topped North America’s hospitality brokerage in 2025, closing 258 deals worth $2 billion. The firm credits its expansive buyer network and deep market expertise for the performance. This achievement places the company ahead of traditional competitors across all...
NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY AT SHREVEPORT REGIONAL AIRPORT
Mumford Company is marketing a Residence Inn at Shreveport Regional Airport as a new investment opportunity. The hotel sits directly off Interstate 20, adjacent to the airport exit, and is close to multiple commercial and recreational demand generators. It is currently...
Press Release: Gilat Secures Multi-Million Dollar IFC Hardware Order
Gilat Satellite Networks announced a multi‑million‑dollar order from a leading in‑flight connectivity integrator for its AeroStream Ka‑band wideband amplifiers. The hardware, including 60 W Ka‑band block upconverters, will be delivered over the next 24 months to equip commercial aircraft. Gilat notes...
JLL Arranges $37M Financing for Ambiente
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group arranged a $37 million non‑recourse refinancing for Ambiente, a 40‑room adults‑only luxury landscape hotel in Sedona, Arizona. The deal, executed through a debt fund, includes a sizable cash‑out component that recapitalizes the property to fund ongoing...
Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points With a 50% Discount Through April 4
Southwest Airlines is offering a limited‑time 50% discount on Rapid Rewards point purchases, pricing points at 1.5¢ each through April 4, 2026. The discount applies to purchases of 5,000 points or more, with a minimum buy of 2,000 points and a daily...
Chatham Acquires Six Hilton-Branded Hotels for $92M
Chatham Lodging Trust bought six Hilton‑branded hotels for $92 million, adding 589 rooms in Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri. The portfolio averages ten years of age, with 66% of rooms classified as extended‑stay, and posted 2025 RevPAR of $116 and EBITDA margins...
5 Mistakes Pizza Restaurants Make with Their Digital Menus
Pizza operators face intense competition, making digital menus a critical differentiator. Common pitfalls include cluttered item lists, weak visuals, unsynced POS data, paper‑style kiosk designs, and treating kiosks merely as labor‑saving tools. Experts at INFI show that optimized, visual‑first kiosks...
Expedition Cruise Network Launches New Membership Category
Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) has added two new operator members—66° Expeditions and Royal Galapagos—bringing its total to 32. ECN also launched an Associate Membership tier, admitting Kaptio and The Polar Collective as the first associates. The new category targets organizations linked...
Widewaters Selects Schulte Hospitality Group to Operate Hotels
Widewaters has appointed Schulte Hospitality Group (SHG) to manage its portfolio of seven hotels, covering day‑to‑day operations, revenue management, sales and marketing, and food‑and‑beverage programming. The partnership also retains Basin Ventures as the asset‑management overseer to drive value across the...
American Express Opens First Sidecar Dining Concept at Las Vegas Airport — Here’s a First Look Inside
American Express launched Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport, a compact, restaurant‑style concept that seats just 33 guests. The space replaces the traditional lounge model with upscale small plates, curated cocktails and a rotating selection of Old‑World wines,...
How to Make a Pillow Menu Work for Your Hotel
Hotel pillow menus, a legacy of the late‑1990s, are resurging as a low‑cost way to personalize sleep. By letting guests select from three to seven pillow types—soft, medium, firm, hypoallergenic or down—properties can turn a routine stay into a memorable...
How Can Predictive Operations Transform Airport Management?
Heathrow Airport has appointed Netcompany as its primary digital operations partner, deploying the AIRHART Airport Operations Orchestration Platform. The solution promises real‑time situational awareness, AI‑driven decision support and predictive planning for the hub’s 80 million annual passengers. By consolidating airline, ground...
Rail Europe Joins Pleasant Holidays’ Global Rail Portfolio
Pleasant Holidays has expanded its global rail portfolio by adding Rail Europe, granting travel advisors access to regional and high‑speed train services across more than 20 European countries. The partnership brings major carriers such as SNCF, DB, Trenitalia, and Eurostar...
United Airlines Has Only Just Managed to Evacuate All of Its Crew Memebers Out of the Middle East
United Airlines confirmed that all of its pilots and flight attendants have been evacuated from Dubai after the U.S. and Israel launched a large‑scale military operation in Iran, which destabilized the region. The crew were moved across the Saudi desert,...
SUNRATE and Repayd Join Hands to Power Global Payments
SUNRATE, a global payment and treasury platform, announced a strategic partnership with travel‑focused merchant‑account provider Repayd at ITB Berlin 2026. The alliance merges SUNRATE’s worldwide financial network with Repayd’s specialist travel payment infrastructure. Together they will deliver faster international payouts,...
Omio Group Breaks Boundaries, Accelerating Product Innovation and Market Expansion
At ITB Berlin 2026, Omio Group announced a dual‑track growth strategy focused on technology innovation and global expansion. The travel platform now serves over one billion users, with inventory from 3,000 partners in 46 countries, and aims to operate in...
Christie & Co Markets the Peel Hotels Portfolio
Christie & Co has been hired to market the Peel Hotels portfolio as chairman Robert Peel prepares to retire. The four properties – Crown & Mitre in Carlisle, George Hotel in Wallington, Bull Hotel in Peterborough and Caledonian in Newcastle...
Accor ALL & Rakuten Conversion 20% Bonus March 2 – 27, 2026
Accor’s ALL loyalty program is running a limited‑time promotion that adds a 20% bonus when Japanese Rakuten members convert their points to ALL Reward points between March 2 and March 27, 2026. The standard conversion rate is 3,200 Rakuten points...
American Airlines Blasts United for Flooding Chicago O’Hare to Block Gates — The Employee Memo Isn’t Signed by CEO Robert...
American Airlines issued an internal memo, signed by its COO and chief commercial officer, accusing United Airlines of flooding Chicago O’Hare with flights to manipulate gate allocations under a unique lease provision. The memo’s omission of CEO Robert Isom raises...
Atlific Hotels Adds Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre to Its Portfolio
Atlific Hotels announced it will assume management of Nova Scotia’s Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre effective February 17, 2026. The coastal property features 119 nautically inspired guestrooms, ocean‑front chalets, suites, and villas, complemented by extensive amenities including indoor/outdoor pools,...
Detroit's Motown Museum Announces Reopening Date
Detroit’s historic Motown Museum confirmed it will reopen its doors on July 1, 2024, ending a year‑long closure for extensive renovations. The revival includes upgraded audio‑visual installations, expanded exhibit space, and a new interactive experience that traces the label’s global...
Global Hotel Alliance Adds Tokyu Hotels & Resorts to Portfolio
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has expanded its Discovery loyalty programme by adding Tokyu Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio of 42 properties across eight brands in Japan. The rollout will occur in two stages, with four brands joining in April 2027 and...
LyvInn Hotels Speeds up UK and European Expansion
LyvInn Hotels is accelerating its European rollout after its 164‑room flagship in Frankfurt delivered a revenue generation index 35% above peers. The budget‑lifestyle brand targets 14 new openings across the UK and Europe by 2029, using a hybrid model of...
Thailand Presents ‘The New Thailand’ Vision at ITB Berlin 2026
The Tourism Authority of Thailand unveiled its “The New Thailand” vision at ITB Berlin 2026, centering on the “Unforgettable Experience: Healing is the New Luxury” concept. The Thailand pavilion showcased 165 operators, including 89 with sustainability certifications, and promoted hidden‑gem destinations...
Cheese Is Melting All over Menus, Giving Sales a Solid Boost
Cheese‑centric dishes have become a viral sensation after Chili’s popularized the ooey‑gooey pull on social media. Casual‑dining chains quickly followed, rolling out cheese‑laden burgers, fries, and appetizers to capture the buzz. The trend has translated into measurable sales lifts, with...