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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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By the numbers: Airbnb leads $58M Series C in WeRoad
Pan Pacific Strengthens Singapore Leadership with Cluster GM Appointment
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has appointed Kung Teong Wah as cluster general manager for Parkroyal Collection Pickering and Parkroyal on Beach Road in Singapore. In this expanded role he will retain leadership of the Pickering property while taking strategic oversight of the Beach Road hotel. Wah brings more than three decades of hospitality experience, having previously served as general manager of Parkroyal on Beach Road. His tenure at Pickering has been marked by renovations, sustainability programmes, workforce redesign and digital adoption initiatives.
Panini Kabob Grill Opens 31st Location in San Diego
Panini Kabob Grill opened its 31st restaurant, the sixth in San Diego, inside the Park 12 building near Petco Park and the Gaslamp Quarter. The new location continues the brand’s aggressive expansion strategy, emphasizing a true scratch kitchen and daily...
Challenges Are On The Plate For The Future of Restaurants
The 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report shows that independent eateries face a shrinking margin between revenue and costs, even as traffic rises. Price increases above ten percent in 2025 hurt profitability because diners are increasingly price‑sensitive. A growing share of...
Capital One Shopping: Spend $275+ at Hertz & Get $125 Back (Targeted)
Capital One Shopping is sending targeted cash‑back offers that promise $125 back when customers spend $275 or more on a Hertz rental. The rebate translates to roughly a 45% return, though the reward can only be redeemed for select third‑party...
Cebu Pacific Growth Plans Hinge on Timing of Philippine Airport Expansion
Cebu Pacific’s next growth wave hinges on the Philippines’ airport expansion projects. The carrier has placed orders for more than 100 aircraft, aiming to build on post‑pandemic gains and a weakened competitive landscape. However, congestion at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International...
EOS Hospitality Appoints Abe Liao As Vice President of Operations
EOS Hospitality announced the appointment of Abe Liao as Vice President of Operations, where he will oversee a select group of assets including Kingston Resorts, Brittain Resorts & Hotels, the Hamilton Hotel and Embassy Suites Georgetown. Liao brings more than...
Best Uses for Virgin Points | Coffee Break Ep94 | 2-24-26
Virgin Atlantic’s loyalty program, combined with Virgin Red, lets members earn and redeem points for a wide range of travel experiences. Until February 28, Chase Ultimate Rewards offers a limited‑time 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic, dramatically increasing point value....
Beyond the Queue: Smarter Security Will Ultimately Shape the Future of Global Air Travel
Airports in 2026 face a rapidly evolving threat matrix that blends physical, digital and human risks, from sophisticated stowaways and drone incursions to a 600% surge in cyber‑attacks. Balancing passenger convenience with robust security is no longer optional—it defines the...
Bad Daddy’s Announces Monthly Drop of Limited-Time Menu Items
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is launching Big Bad’s Monthly Drops, a rotating lineup of limited‑time burgers beginning in March. The inaugural offering, the French Onion Smash Burger, combines a smashed beef patty with caramelized onions, Swiss and provolone, onion straws,...
Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Chatham Lodging Trust reported mixed Q3 results and outlined a Q4 outlook marked by modest RevPAR declines and steady earnings. The REIT sold five low‑performing hotels at roughly a 6% cap rate, repurchased about 500,000 shares at $6.85, and expanded...
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp (VAC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Marriott Vacations Worldwide reported strong Q4 2025 results, with adjusted EBITDA up 9% to $1.4 billion and full‑year adjusted EBITDA rising 8% to $5.38 billion. The company expanded its portfolio to nearly 1.78 million rooms across 9,800 properties, adding a record 610,000‑room pipeline...
Service Properties Trust (SVC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Service Properties Trust reported Q2 2025 results highlighting a rapid hotel disposition program, with non‑refundable deposits received for 111 Sonesta hotels worth $900 million and three additional hotels pending at $20 million. The company expects total 2025 hotel sales of $966 million, representing an...
Airports International Issue 1 2026
Airports International’s inaugural 2026 issue expands its scope to include Air Traffic Management, positioning the magazine as a comprehensive source for aviation infrastructure insights. The edition spotlights "Gate Expectations," exploring how smart technologies address current airport bottlenecks, and "Singapore Swing,"...
Monterey Regional Airport Celebrates a New Passenger Record and Favorable Rating for Terminal Revenue Financing
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) announced a new all‑time passenger record of 659,867 travelers in 2025, a 6.3% increase over the prior year. The growth stems from airlines adding seats and deploying larger aircraft to meet rising demand for the Monterey...
San Diego International Airport Launches SAN Assist Program to Support Travelers with Non-Visible Disabilities
San Diego International Airport launched SAN Assist, a program to aid travelers with non‑visible disabilities. The service offers on‑day travel guides and pre‑travel familiarization tours, available in Terminals 1 and 2. Requests require three business days for guides and two‑to‑three weeks for...
Meyer Jabara Hotels to Address Agentic Hotel Distribution at Annual Executive Conference in March
At its March executive conference in Providence, Meyer Jabara Hotels will host Brad Brewer, Co‑Founder and Chief AI Officer of Agentic Hospitality, to discuss “Agentic Hotel Distribution.” Brewer will explain how AI‑powered agents are reshaping the way travelers discover and...
Marriott Bonvoy Airline Transfer Partners
Marriott Bonvoy points can be transferred to 36 airline partners, typically at a 3‑to‑1 ratio, but transferring 60,000 points often adds a 5,000‑mile bonus, effectively improving the ratio to 3‑to‑1.25. United MileagePlus provides a special 2‑to‑1 conversion with a 10,000‑mile...
PriestmanGoode Showcases Thai Airways A321neo Cabin Interiors
PriestmanGoode is extending its partnership with Thai Airways by designing the cabin interior for the carrier’s first A321neo, dubbed Bowonrangsi. The design draws on the historic Bangkok community of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, merging traditional Thai motifs, silk curtains and a...
Choice Timeshare Promo: Pay $149 & Get 3 Night Stay + 30K Points or $100 Mastercard Gift Card
Choice Hotels is offering a limited‑time timeshare promotion that costs $149 and includes a three‑night stay at one of eight U.S. destinations. Guests must attend a two‑hour sales presentation and can choose either 30,000 Choice Privileges points or a $100...
Food Accademia Brings Italian Fine Food and Beverage Brands to WTCE 2026
Food Accademia, the Italian fine‑food distributor founded in 2016, will exhibit at the World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg from April 14‑16, 2026. The company will present a curated selection of over 20 artisan brands, ranging...
Etihad Airways Honors Ramadan Traditions with Onboard Service Offerings
Etihad Airways has launched a Ramadan‑focused program that brings Emirati hospitality to passengers through curated menus, take‑away bags, and themed entertainment across all cabins and lounges. The airline offers traditional iftar dishes in Business and First lounges in Abu Dhabi...
St. Peter’s Basilica Fourth Centenary: Technology, Faith and the Future of Religious Tourism
St. Peter’s Basilica’s Fourth Centenary launches a comprehensive Digital Ecosystem that blends AI, IoT and a Smart Pass booking platform to streamline pilgrim flow and enrich the visitor experience. The “Beyond the Visible” project adds a real‑time structural monitoring system and a...
JAL Enhances Inflight Dining on International Routes
Japan Airlines is overhauling its international inflight dining, launching chef‑curated menus in First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes starting March 2026. Renowned chefs Natsuko Shoji and Nae Ogawa will design exclusive dishes for premium cabins, while rising talent from the RED U‑35...
Milk Signals Creative Shift Ahead of WTCE
Milk announced a comprehensive redesign of its adult amenity kits and children’s engagement kits ahead of WTCE 2026, emphasizing curated storytelling, tactile materials, and sustainable packaging. The new collections aim to extend well‑being and brand relevance beyond the flight, with...
Americans Flock to Japan’s Ski Country for Good Snow and Delicious Food
Americans are increasingly traveling to Hokkaido, Japan, to escape poor snow conditions at U.S. resorts and enjoy abundant “Japow” powder. The island’s ski areas, including Niseko United’s four resorts, receive up to 50 feet of snowfall each year thanks to cold...
New American Airlines Targeted Promotions For Bonus Miles & Loyalty Points
American Airlines is rolling out a new wave of targeted AAdvantage promotions that award bonus loyalty points for premium‑cabin travel. Members can earn 4,000 points after completing four First, Business or Premium Economy flights, with a 60‑day completion window, while...
Viator Amex Offer: Spend $200 & Get $25 Back (Can Use Twice)
American Express has launched a targeted Offer for Viator that awards a $25 statement credit when cardholders spend $200 or more in a single transaction. The credit can be applied up to two times, delivering a maximum of $50 back...
US Foods Launches AI-Powered Menu Management Tool
US Foods Holding Corp. introduced Menu IQ on Feb. 20, an AI‑driven menu management solution embedded in its MOXē app. The tool offers real‑time profitability analytics, allowing operators to upload recipes, calculate food costs, and monitor margin‑driving dishes without additional fees....
Regent Spa & Wellness to Launch at Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, and Kyoto Locations
IHG has unveiled Regent Spa & Wellness, a new global spa concept debuting at Regent Bali Canggu. The brand will roll out locations in Jeddah later this year, Kuala Lumpur in 2027, and Kyoto in 2028, each interpreting the concept...
Green Lodging News Adds ReadyCare to Green Product & Service Directory
Green Lodging News has added ReadyCare to its Green Product & Service Directory, placing the Denver‑based amenity supplier alongside other eco‑focused vendors. ReadyCare, with over three decades serving hotels, spas, and golf clubs, offers luxury in‑room collections, custom private‑label programs,...
Bullet Hole Reportedly Discovered In American Airlines Boeing 737 After Landing in Medellin, Colombia
American Airlines discovered a bullet‑induced puncture on its two‑year‑old Boeing 737 MAX (registration N342SX) after the aircraft landed at Medellín International Airport. The plane was immediately taken out of commercial service and ferried to Dallas‑Fort Worth for detailed inspection and repair. No...
Stay and Explore Collection Reduces Hotel Changes in Europe
Railbookers has introduced the Stay and Explore Collection, a suite of ten European itineraries that anchor travelers in a single hub city for at least two nights before venturing out on day trips by train. The model eliminates nightly hotel...
American Airlines Cruises: How to Earn and Redeem AAdvantage Miles, Current Promos
American Airlines Cruises is the airline’s dedicated portal where AAdvantage members can both earn and redeem miles on cruise bookings. The platform, powered by World Travel Holdings, aggregates cruises from over 20 providers and applies the same loyalty mechanics as...
Sage Hospitality Group Appoints Daniel Del Olmo as President and Chief Executive Officer
Sage Hospitality Group announced Daniel del Olmo as its new president and chief executive officer, succeeding co‑founders Zack Neumeyer and Walter Isenberg. Del Olmo, who joined Sage in 2020 and most recently served as co‑CEO, will lead the company’s long‑term enterprise strategy....
NEWS & OFFERS: BA Leaks New A380 Seat Layout, AF/KLM Sale From £1483 and Virgin Adds Relaxation Pod
British Airways inadvertently published the seat map for its upcoming A380 refurbishment, revealing a full‑business‑class upper deck with 110 Club World suites and a reconfigured main deck of 12 First suites, 84 premium economy and 215 economy seats, though regulators...
Atmos Rewards Visa Business Card, 85K Bonus Available Again
Atmos™ Rewards Visa Business Card reinstates its 85,000‑point welcome bonus, available to new business accounts that spend $5,500 within the first 90 days. The offer also includes a $99 companion fare (plus taxes) and a $95 annual fee. Cardholders earn...
Ensemble Travel Network Adds Aqua Expeditions To Supplier Lineup
Ensemble Travel Network has added luxury small-ship operator Aqua Expeditions to its supplier lineup, creating a direct channel for U.S. and Canadian travel advisors. The partnership will deliver coordinated trade engagement, marketing support, and product education to boost Aqua’s presence...
Breeze Announces Two New Destinations From Myrtle Beach, Expands Service to Existing Destinations
Breeze Airways is adding nonstop service from Myrtle Beach to Pittsburgh and a one‑stop BreezeThru flight to Portland, Maine, with fares starting at $39 one‑way. Existing routes to Akron‑Canton, Fort Lauderdale and Long Island will see frequency boosts beginning July...
Caribbean Tourism Leaders Convene in Bermuda for CTO Board of Directors Meeting and Air Connectivity Summit
Caribbean tourism leaders gathered in Bermuda for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Spring Business Meetings, bringing together roughly 175 delegates, board directors, ministers and industry experts. The agenda centered on the Air Connectivity Summit, sustainable development and coordinated marketing to boost...
Travelers Name Indy Airport No. 1 for the 14th Year in a Row
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has been named the Best Airport in North America for the 14th consecutive year and its 15th overall, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) World Service Quality Customer Experience Awards. The 2025 survey highlighted IND’s...
Ontario International Airport Earns Top Global Honor for Customer Experience From Airports Council International
Ontario International Airport (ONT) received the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Award for Best Airport at Departures in North America (5‑15 million passengers), a distinction granted by Airports Council International. The honor is derived entirely from passenger survey...
Orlando International Airport Welcomes Historic Zipair Tokyo-Orlando Flight with Passenger Festivities
Orlando International Airport (MCO) welcomed ZIPAIR’s inaugural nonstop charter flight from Tokyo’s Narita, marking the first direct passenger service between Florida and the Asia‑Pacific region. The flight landed with 280 passengers, a water salute, and Disney‑themed festivities, underscoring the airport’s...
Inside Delta's 44‑Seat First‑Class A321neo
There’s a really interesting story behind this wild @delta Airbus A321neo with 44 first-class seats(!)
Rate Parity in 2026: What Hotels Need to Know
Rate parity once mandated identical public rates on hotel websites and OTAs, reinforced by contract clauses. Over the past decade, European antitrust rulings have eroded those clauses, allowing OTAs to offer layered discounts and price‑matching guarantees. As a result, uniform...
G6 Hospitality Announces Partnership With Protect24.ai to Enhance Safety Intelligence
G6 Hospitality, the parent of Motel 6 and Studio 6, announced a strategic partnership with security‑intelligence firm Protect24.ai. The AI‑driven platform will be rolled out across more than 1,500 U.S. and Canadian locations to flag suspicious foot‑traffic, illegal escort operations, repeat high‑risk...
Chili’s Returns to Race Track with ‘Ride the ‘Dente’ Car Design
Chili’s Grill & Bar is back on the race track at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas, debuting a refreshed “Ride the ‘Dente” livery on Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Carson Hocevar. The campaign highlights the brand’s flagship ‘Dente...
Rakuten: Earn 10x on Various Travel Sites 2/24/26 only (IHG, Expedia, Sixt, Hertz, & More)
Rakuten is offering a one‑day promotion that grants up to 10× points—or a 10 % cash‑back—on bookings through major travel sites such as IHG, Expedia, Hotels.com, Sixt, and Hertz. The deal expires on February 24, 2026, and runs alongside TopCashback’s Travel Week Super...
Oak & Stone to Open in Addison, Texas
Oak & Stone, an elevated American restaurant known for its self‑pour Tap Wall, announced a new location in Addison, Texas, slated to open summer 2026. The 7,000‑square‑foot venue at 5225 Belt Line Road will seat about 340 guests and operate...
Up Norway Adds Three Small-Group Itineraries for 2026-2027
Up Norway announced three new small‑group itineraries for 2026‑2027, expanding its sustainable luxury portfolio in response to a 14 % year‑over‑year rise in small‑group bookings on TripAdvisor. The trips, limited to 10‑14 participants, include a women‑focused “Women, Blazing Trails” expedition, a...