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American Airlines is running a limited‑time promotion that guarantees systemwide upgrades to business class for passengers who purchase premium‑economy tickets on eligible international flights departing in August 2026. The upgrade is confirmed within hours as long as business‑class seats remain for sale, bypassing the usual wait‑list process. The offer must be booked by 11:59 PM CT on March 18, 2026 and excludes certain destinations such as Delhi, Doha, Seoul, Shanghai and Tel Aviv. Award tickets are not eligible.
STORY Hospitality announced the launch of its newest premium resort in Montenegro, slated to open in late 2026. The €80 million development will feature 120 luxury rooms, a full‑service spa, rooftop dining and extensive conference facilities. Positioned on the Adriatic coast,...
Restaurant groups such as Nobu, Cipriani, The Wolseley and Soho House are extending their iconic dining brands into the hotel sector, creating integrated lifestyle properties. The shift taps into the rise of experience‑driven travel, where guests seek immersive food, design...
Johnny Carino’s is launching a next‑generation restaurant prototype in Laredo, Texas on March 25, marking the first location with a completely revamped look. The 6,000‑square‑foot space features an open interior, larger bar, open kitchen, private dining, and an outdoor patio...
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is rolling out spring‑focused experiences across its European portfolio, from Easter celebrations in Porto to tulip‑season stays in Amsterdam. The offerings combine cultural activities, culinary workshops, and wellness programs, targeting both city‑savvy travelers and families seeking...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects global air‑passenger demand to more than double by 2050, reaching 20.8 trillion revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) under its mid‑range scenario. Growth is driven by a 3.1% compound annual growth rate, with higher‑growth and lower‑growth...
JLL has placed two Candlewood Suites extended‑stay hotels in South Carolina on the market, comprising 249 rooms across Bluffton‑Hilton Head (124 rooms) and Charleston‑Northwood (125 rooms). The assets can be purchased as a combined portfolio or individually, and are offered...
A Georgia passenger alleges Frontier Airlines removed her from a flight because crew mistook her deafness for non‑compliance, while the airline counters that she was expelled for bringing an open alcoholic beverage aboard, a violation of federal law and company...
Arrivia’s new "New Luxury Travel Playbook" surveyed 2,190 U.S. leisure travelers and found a growing appetite for luxury experiences among households with $100,000‑$1 million net worth. Comfort, convenience, privacy and attentive service now outweigh price as primary luxury drivers, with 34%...
The Global Wellness Summit will celebrate its 20th anniversary at Angsana Laguna Phuket from November 10‑13, 2026. The invite‑only conference is slated to be the largest in the organization’s history, drawing CEOs, physicians, investors, technologists and policymakers. Four co‑chairs—representing finance,...
Tempo by Hilton Tucson Uptown has topped out, completing its vertical structure and moving toward a planned opening in January 2027. The five‑story, 144‑room hotel sits at 7400 N. Uptown Dr., within Bourn Companies’ 2 million‑square‑foot redevelopment of the former Foothills Mall site. Operated by...
TUMI unveiled its next‑generation Alpha Collection, spotlighting Formula 1 champion Lando Norris and Asia‑Pacific actor Wei Daxun as brand ambassadors. The line emphasizes functional luxury with FXT™ Ballistic Nylon, silent magnetic closures, and streamlined pocketing, while introducing the vivid Ultra Blue accent...
Philadelphia International Airport launched the Onsite Travel Essentials market between Terminals B and C, adding a new retail space that sells snacks, grab‑and‑go meals, electronics, toiletries, and a curated selection of local Philadelphia brands. Operated by PHL Food & Shops, the store also...
San Francisco International Airport has appointed Ralf Ruckelshausen as its chief innovation and technology officer. Ruckelshausen will oversee business applications, cybersecurity, digital transformation, innovation, IT operations, and project management. He joined SFO in 2013 after a series of operational and...
Airports Council International’s 2024 Airport Economics Report shows global passenger traffic rose to 9.4 billion, a 4% increase over pre‑pandemic levels, yet total airport revenue slipped to $194.9 billion, 2.1% below 2019 earnings. Aeronautical income remains 3% under 2019 figures and is...
Royal Caribbean is upgrading public beach access at its Royal Beach Club in Cozumel, adding a new pathway to improve safety, signage and lighting under its SEA the Future sustainability program. Hapag‑Lloyd Cruises will launch ten Indian Ocean expedition voyages...
Aer Lingus celebrated one year of nonstop service between Indianapolis and Dublin, a route launched in May 2025 that has quickly become popular with both leisure and business travelers. In its first year the airline operated over 300 flights and...
Fat Brands, burdened by over $1 billion in debt, has filed a Chapter 11 motion to market and sell all or part of its assets, setting an April 3 deadline for non‑binding indications of interest. The company is pursuing debtor‑in‑possession financing and remains...
Outrigger Hospitality Group has appointed Steve Nickerson as Vice President of Operations for the Americas. In his new role, Nickerson will supervise hotel operations across the region, driving service excellence, financial results, and alignment with brand standards. He arrives from...
Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) has purchased the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, a 397‑room hotel on 29 lakeside acres near Dallas‑Fort Worth International Airport. The acquisition expands HHP’s portfolio to 18 hotels, more than 5,000 rooms and roughly $1.5 billion...
Hotel food and beverage (F&B) has evolved from a basic amenity to a strategic differentiator that shapes a property’s identity and profitability. Curated dining concepts, entertainment, and experiential programming turn hotels into destinations that attract both travelers and local patrons....
Finnair has relaunched its Avios promotion, offering Plus members up to a 40% discount that brings the price down to roughly 1.3¢ per Avios through March 30, 2026. Members can buy a maximum of 200,000 Avios annually, with the deepest discount applied...
Renovations refresh hotel rooms but create significant construction waste, from drywall to wood and packaging. A structured waste assessment, sorting stations, and disciplined procurement can curb landfill disposal and lower costs. Aligning waste strategies with ESG goals turns compliance into...
LBA Hospitality has added two Hilton Garden Inn properties in Mississippi— a 90‑room hotel in Hattiesburg and a 70‑room hotel in Biloxi—to its management portfolio. The Hattiesburg addition expands LBA’s presence in a market where it already operates two hotels,...
El Pollo Loco is enhancing its Loco Rewards loyalty program with new seasonal limited‑time offers, early access to menu items, personalized promotions, and exclusive experiences. A partnership with Coca‑Cola adds a contest where members purchasing two combos by April 9 can...
Taco Bell announced the Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla will join its permanent menu. The rolled quesadilla is priced at $6.69 and contains twice the chicken of the previous version, delivering higher protein per dollar. The rollout is paired with a...
SMARTLINEN announced its linen intelligence network has exceeded 60 million item scans, highlighting rapid scaling across hotels, commercial laundries, and hospitality supply chains. The cloud‑based platform, combined with proprietary hardware, automatically tracks sheets, towels and other textiles, turning them into real‑time...
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism recently shut 33 hospitality venues and fined dozens more, signaling a shift from rapid expansion to tighter governance. The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 tourism drive, which once aimed for 100 million visitors and now targets 150 million, is being...
British airport Bristol (BRS) announced a £10 million investment to build a new energy centre that will replace its gas boilers with air‑source heat pumps and an electric boiler. The modular facility will generate, store and distribute low‑carbon heat and cooling...
Hotel Business’s March 2026 issue spotlights food‑and‑beverage strategy, with Colicchio Consulting guiding hoteliers on menu and service planning. The cover story is complemented by a Central Perk sidebar and features on Morrissey Hospitality and the AI‑centric Otonomus Hotel in Las Vegas. Additional...
Indonesia is positioning Lombok as a sustainable alternative to Bali, emphasizing high‑value, low‑impact tourism. The government and private investors focus on quality visitors, eco‑resorts, and the Mandalika development anchored by a MotoGP circuit. Improved infrastructure, including a larger airport and...
Manchester Airport has rolled out a shared‑terminal model in Terminal 2, using biometric identity technology developed with Amadeus. The system lets domestic and international travelers use the same arrival and departure zones, automatically routing passengers based on their travel status. Early...
ASmallWorld is offering its Prestige membership at a 10% discount until March 31 2026 for €4,950 (≈$5,700). The tier grants 300,000 Lufthansa Miles & More miles, 1,600+ Priority Pass lounge accesses, a 90‑day Hilton Honors Diamond match, and elite status across several travel brands. At...
Enseo, a 26‑year hotel technology provider, unveiled a new corporate identity to signal its strategic evolution from hardware manufacturer to an integrated software platform. The rebrand highlights a unified solution that merges in‑room entertainment, managed Wi‑Fi, marketing tools, property monitoring...
The Hotels Canada conference unveiled a rebranding that unites over 8,300 properties under a modern identity, highlighting the sector’s $74 billion in assets, 300,000 jobs and $12 billion in annual government revenue. New strategic pillars focus on stronger advocacy, partnerships, future‑focused leadership...
Eddie Flores Jr., the accidental franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, recounted the brand’s evolution from a single Honolulu drive‑in in 1976 to more than 235 locations across the U.S. and overseas. The chain’s Hawaiian identity, low‑cost franchise fee and word‑of‑mouth marketing...
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has appointed Cole Millen as its new general manager. Millen, a Vancouver‑born hospitality professional, brings an MBA and extensive Fairmont experience, most recently leading the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald to its first Michelin One Key and Condé Nast Readers’ Choice...
Malta is expanding its tourism outreach by targeting two distinct segments: U.S. LGBTQ travelers attracted by the island’s progressive rights record, and high‑spending Chinese tourists drawn to its Mediterranean heritage and English‑speaking environment. The dual campaign blends Pride‑focused messaging with...
Germany’s transport sectors—aviation, rail and public transit—are experiencing a wave of strikes that have halted flights, trains and buses nationwide. The actions stem from unions demanding higher wages, better pensions and improved working conditions amid inflation and chronic staffing shortages....
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is moving from niche to mainstream in business aviation, offering a drop‑in replacement that cuts lifecycle carbon emissions by 75‑80%. At NBAA‑BACE 2025, Avfuel and Bombardier highlighted that a 30:70 SAF‑jet fuel blend delivers significant emissions...
British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) announced a new Future Flight working group during its 50th‑anniversary conference. The group will focus on urban and regional air mobility, providing member consultation, regulator outreach, and technology integration. Led by BBGA vice‑chair...
Capstone Jet Charter has launched an on‑demand charter brokerage that emphasizes advisory evaluation over a simple aircraft marketplace. Led by veteran Victoria Reina‑Duffy and backed by Guardian Jet, the firm vets operators, maintenance records, and mission suitability before recommending flights....
Tourplan, a provider of software solutions for tour operators and destination management companies, announced the appointment of Eduard Liebenberger as its new chief technology officer. Liebenberger arrives with more than 25 years of technology leadership experience across New Zealand, Australia, Germany,...
Signature Aviation inaugurated a 433 sq m private aviation terminal at Glasgow Airport on March 16, featuring an expanded lounge, VIP area, meeting space, showers and a dedicated screening room. The opening ceremony included senior executives from both companies and highlighted charitable donations...
Talon Air, a New York‑based charter and management operator, has adopted MySky’s AI‑powered financial automation platform to streamline its accounting and sales functions as it expands its fleet. The company added 12 aircraft in 2025, bringing its managed fleet to...
Brazil’s aviation sector is entering a new era in 2026 as its three largest carriers—Azul, GOL and LATAM—have emerged from Chapter 11 restructurings, creating a more rational market landscape. The industry still wrestles with high fuel costs, extensive litigation and lingering...
College students can start earning travel rewards by using credit cards for tuition, rent, and everyday expenses. Strategic card selection—such as Citi Double Cash, Capital One Venture, or Bilt Rewards—lets them meet sign‑up bonuses while building credit. Leveraging shopping portals...
HotelTechReport unveiled its 2026 HotelTechIndex Market Leaders Report, the most comprehensive hospitality‑technology ranking built on 80,921 verified reviews from hoteliers in 152 countries. The study introduces the inaugural Shift Index™ that isolates ten macro trends reshaping hotel‑tech adoption, alongside the...
United Airlines and Marriott are urging advertisers to shift spend toward in‑flight and in‑room screens, arguing that travelers are most receptive while en route or staying at a destination. Both companies have built proprietary platforms—United’s Kinective Media and Marriott Media—that...
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport announced the rollout of Enhanced Passenger Processing for U.S. citizens arriving on international flights. The system, developed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, uses photo‑matching technology to accelerate the CBP inspection process. Airport officials highlighted...
