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Florida’s commercial‑property‑assessed‑clean‑energy (C‑PACE) program has shifted from a niche financing tool to a core capital solution for hotel owners. Legislative changes, notably Senate Bill 770, broadened eligible resiliency upgrades, and the state eliminated the 3.5‑year lookback, allowing retroactive financing on improvements of any age. The program can fund up to 100% of qualifying costs with fixed‑rate, non‑recourse terms up to 30 years, repaid through a property tax assessment. This creates new liquidity for hotels to refinance past upgrades and fund future projects.
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has chosen Azinq’s Airport Hive suite to replace its legacy operational systems at all three UK airports. The new platform will create a real‑time digital backbone, integrating flight data, boarding, A‑CDM, billing and reporting, and is...
Security checkpoints at several U.S. airports, including Houston Hobby, reported waits of up to 3.5 hours over the weekend. The Department of Homeland Security’s partial shutdown, which forces TSA screeners to work without pay, is being cited as a possible...
Avinor reported that 3.8 million passengers used its Norwegian airports in February 2026, a 5 percent increase year‑over‑year. International traffic led the surge, rising 7 percent to 1.5 million travelers, while domestic journeys grew 3 percent to 2.2 million. Despite higher passenger volumes, flight movements fell...
North American fixed‑base operators in Vancouver and Monterrey are mobilizing months‑ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to handle an unprecedented surge in business‑aviation traffic. Million Air Vancouver has joined a collaborative work‑group with the Vancouver Airport Authority, deploying a...
American AAdvantage’s million‑miler program now awards lifetime elite status based solely on flown miles, with thresholds of one, two, four and five million miles granting Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum respectively. The 2025 improvements added four systemwide upgrades for each...
The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines report from W Hospitality Group shows a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts, an 18.6% year‑on‑year increase. Egypt dominates the continent with 45,984 rooms in 185 properties, accounting for over one‑third of...
Starbucks introduced a three‑tier Rewards program—Green, Gold and Reserve—aimed at deepening engagement among its 35.5 million U.S. members. The new structure raises star‑earning rates from 1 Star per dollar at entry level to 1.7 Stars for Reserve members and eliminates star expiration for...
LUMINAIR announced the induction of its first Dassault Falcon 7X, a 2009‑built trijet registered D‑ALIN, which entered service on 8 March with a Hamburg‑Paris‑Larnaca routing. Configured for up to 14 passengers, the aircraft joins a fleet that already includes four Falcon 900LX, two...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has named Pernod Ricard its newest Industry Partner, spotlighting the surge of "spirits tourism" as a travel driver. Pernod Ricard operates 28 immersive "Brand Homes" across 18 countries, drawing more than one million visitors each...
Wellness travel is booming, now worth about $1 trillion and projected to hit $4 trillion by 2029. The market is split between high‑tech, luxury retreats and low‑cost, culturally rooted experiences such as Icelandic geothermal pools and Irish seaweed baths. Travelers can save...
Uber announced the expansion of its "Women Preferences" option to additional U.S. cities, allowing female riders to request female drivers and customize safety settings. The feature, initially launched in a pilot program, now covers ten major markets and integrates with...
Airports manage capital‑intensive assets whose lifecycle costs dwarf initial outlays, with only 15‑20% of total expense incurred at purchase. Total cost of ownership analysis shows roughly 80% of an asset’s cost accrues through energy use, maintenance, downtime and eventual replacement....
Amadeus released its Travel Trends 2026 report, identifying six emerging forces that will reshape tourism, including the Pawprint Economy, Travel Mixology, and Point‑to‑Point Precision. The study emphasizes a shift toward hyper‑personalised accommodation experiences, urging hotels to adopt attribute‑based selling instead...
A recent Civitatis survey of over 7,000 travelers finds that 60% still prefer human‑curated trip planning to AI‑generated suggestions. While AI is commonly used for early‑stage inspiration, nearly half of users report encountering outdated or incorrect information such as opening...
Traveller Made is shifting from a single European showcase to three continental luxury‑travel tradeshows beginning in 2025, positioning the consortium as a truly global platform. The group reported €6 billion in aggregated revenue for 2025 and now serves 790 member agencies...
The Philippines is intensifying its tourism outreach to South Korea, its largest inbound market, by expanding joint campaigns with airlines, travel agencies, and digital advertising. The Department of Tourism is promoting flagship destinations such as Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Boracay and...
The Anam Mui Ne, a 127‑room beachfront resort in Vietnam, has appointed Elena Lopez de Silanes as Director of Rooms. She will oversee front office, guest experience, housekeeping, laundry and the on‑site water factory, while also serving as Executive Assistant...
Total Food Service released its March 2026 digital issue, spotlighting exclusive Q&A interviews with industry leaders such as Jenifer Salamino, Sodexo Seniors’ Divisional President & COO. The edition also showcases the "25 Top Women in Foodservice & Hospitality" list, a Levy...
Aer Lingus has opened a business‑class sale from Dublin for travel between June and September 2026, with round‑trip fares as low as €1,706 to North‑American destinations. The offers include refundable tickets subject to a 15% penalty and may involve British...
Dubai’s hotel occupancy plunged to roughly 20 percent last week and is projected to dip into single‑digit levels as regional conflict deters travelers. Average daily rates have slashed about 50 percent week‑on‑week, prompting luxury resorts like FIVE Palm Jumeirah to launch ultra‑low‑price...
Coupette Corner Bistro & Bar opened this month inside the new Hannah St Hotel in Southbank, joining four other venues operated by The Mulberry Group. The bistro leans into the "good Australian hotel restaurant" trend, offering elevated casual fare built...
A sudden escalation in the Middle East has driven crude oil prices up nearly 40% in a week, pushing barrel prices toward $150 and sending jet‑fuel costs soaring. Fuel, the airline industry's largest variable expense, is now testing the resilience...
Citi’s ThankYou® points, though less publicized than Chase or Amex, can be redeemed for high‑value domestic and short‑haul flights when paired with the right airline partners. The article outlines the best low‑cost award sweet spots across JetBlue, Delta Flying Blue, United...
TROBBU will open its second all‑inclusive villa resort, TROBBU San Miguel de Allende, in July 2026. The property offers fifteen standalone villas of 2,200‑3,200 sq ft, each accommodating up to eight guests with private jacuzzis and full kitchen facilities. A 25% discount...
Sunshine Mountain Lodge in Banff National Park is offering a giveaway for a three‑night ski‑in, ski‑out stay plus lift tickets for two at the exclusive Sunshine Village resort. The lodge, reachable only by gondola, sits at 7,200 feet and provides direct...
Scenic Group announced three additional luxury river ships to be delivered between 2027 and 2028, expanding its presence on Portugal’s Douro and Southeast Asia’s Mekong rivers. The new vessels include the Emerald Nova, Scenic Aria, and Scenic Spirit II, each offering...
Atlas Ocean Voyages announced limited cabin availability for its 2026 Mediterranean Epicurean Expeditions sailing from July through September. Each expedition includes a complimentary Atlas Immersive Experience, offering exclusive after‑hours access to sites such as the Ephesus Odeon, a Syros traditions...
Ride & Seek announced a 14‑day historical cycling adventure across Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, launching on September 3, 2026. The tour, priced from $8,960 per person on a double‑occupancy basis, blends forest, coastal, mountain and volcanic terrain with stays in traditional inns...
TGI Fridays signed a development agreement with PrideIn Hotels and Resorts to launch ten restaurants in Kenya, marking the brand's first entry into Sub‑Saharan Africa. The initial locations will be housed within PrideInn hotel properties and are slated to open...
Slang AI has teamed up with restaurant‑focused Guest Relationship Management platform Fishbowl to launch an integration that surfaces guest data at the moment a call comes in. The combined solution instantly identifies repeat callers, streamlines reservation confirmations, and automatically enriches...
Takay is launching an ultra‑intimate 10‑seat omakase restaurant on Miami’s Coral Way, offering two nightly seatings with 17‑course and 20‑course menus priced at $225 and $275 respectively. Founded by veteran chefs Glen Kotlyarski and Yoni Matz, the venue blends traditional...
The Big Biscuit, a modern All‑American breakfast and lunch franchise, is adding a corporate‑operated restaurant in Manhattan, Kansas, slated for mid‑to‑late summer 2026 at 622 Tuttle Creek Blvd. The brand, now operating 30 locations across the Midwest and South, is...
Ontario International Airport (ONT) earned the Airport Experience Conference’s Best Community Engagement Initiative award for its "Come Fly With Me" craft beer partnership with local Brewery X. The collaboration, launched in Terminal 2 in 2023, has expanded the ONT‑branded blonde ale...
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) logged 2,240,877 passengers in 2025, the second‑highest volume in its history. The airport achieved this growth despite Hurricane Helene and an ongoing terminal expansion, underscoring its operational resilience. New nonstop routes and added seat capacity across...
South Bend International Airport will roll out ticketless parking using license‑plate recognition technology from March 4 to March 6, weather permitting. Drivers will scan QR codes, register their plate and payment details, and exit without stopping at a gate. The system supports...
HOSPA hosted its 2026 Professional Development Learner Awards at London’s Savoy Hotel, celebrating top performers from the 2024/2025 training cohort. Leonardo Hotels captured the Employer of the Year honour for its sustained investment in staff education. Five individuals were named...
Sonesta International Hotels has launched Signature Inn Medford Downtown, a 35‑room upper‑economy property in Medford, Oregon, positioned near Crater Lake and the Rogue Valley wine region. The hotel embraces a retro‑modern aesthetic that blends mid‑century styling with contemporary amenities. Sonesta’s executive vice president...
Jimmy John’s announced that chief marketing officer Darin Dugan will assume the role of brand president, replacing long‑time president James North. North will transition to a global brand ambassador position and become a franchisee. Kate Carpenter, formerly vice president of integrated marketing, steps...
JetBlue is running a buy‑miles promotion that offers a 125 % bonus, bringing the effective price of TrueBlue points to 1.43 ¢ each through April 18 2026. The deal caps purchases at 200,000 points per member and excludes the points from Mosaic elite qualification....
American Airlines has permanently removed its seasonal Miami‑Paris route, ending a winter‑only service that carried just over 53,000 round‑trip passengers in the last year. The cancellation reduces American’s Miami‑Europe weekly departures from 31 to 24, a 23% cut and the...
The Boeing 777X, slated for its first delivery in 2027, carries a historic list price of roughly $442 million, though airlines negotiate substantially lower figures. Program delays have already cost Boeing about $15 billion, pushing the timeline and adding financial pressure. Major carriers...
Rosy, a new 53‑seat restaurant in Cleveland’s Hingetown, opened on Feb. 26 under the partnership of Andrew Watts and chef Vinnie Cimino, known for Cordelia. The eatery serves "ancestral European" dishes inspired by the Istrian Peninsula, featuring a 12‑item rotating board...
Capella Hotel Group announced the appointment of Roland Fasel as president, effective 6 April 2026. Fasel brings over 30 years of luxury‑hospitality leadership, most recently as COO of Maybourne Hotel Group and previously as COO of Aman Resorts. He will oversee operational excellence and...
Darden Restaurants’ chief people officer Sarah King is championing an inclusive workplace that now boasts roughly 60% women and people of color in its executive ranks. Four of the company’s brands—LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood and Seasons 52—are...
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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) announced its first expansion beyond frozen pizza since 1999, adding new appetizers and entrée items to its consumer‑packaged goods lineup. The company will roll out these products in U.S. grocery stores in early 2027 and is...
The Atlas Hotel has opened in Boston as the city’s first boutique lifestyle destination, situated at the gateway of Harvard University’s Enterprise Research Campus. Developed by Tishman Speyer in partnership with Harvard and operated by Highgate, the property offers 246 guestrooms—including...
Applebee’s is running a March Madness promotion that offers boneless wings for just 50 cents each when ordered to‑go through its website or mobile app from March 17‑22 and April 4‑6. The deal targets the chain’s off‑premises segment, which saw a 6.5% year‑over‑year sales...
Munich Airport opened Germany's first inclusive security checkpoint on March 9, 2026. The barrier‑free area is tailored for passengers with reduced mobility, non‑visible disabilities, and families with young children. Staff‑assisted boarding replaces automated readers, and the design includes child‑friendly films...
The 12th Revised Edition of USALI introduces an Energy, Water, and Waste (EWW) schedule that obliges hotels to report both the cost and consumption of water in their financial statements. By capturing gallons or cubic meters alongside monetary expenses, properties...
