A recent study charts a path toward widespread availability of sustainable aviation fuel by using grass miscanthus as a source for the production of biofuel. "It is within reach for the United States to decarbonize the fuel used by commercial aviation, without having to wait for electrification of aircraft propulsion," according to Nazli Uludere Aragon, [...]
A digital Apple Wallet ID will be accepted for security screening at Denver International Airport. Colorado joins Arizona and Maryland in allowing the use of digital identification as an alternative to physical driver's licenses.
Delta Air Lines is testing drag reduction technology that has the potential to reduce emissions by making aircraft more aerodynamic. "Our partnership with Aero Design Labs is a great example of how Delta continues to invest in new ways to modify our operations to make an immediate impact on our carbon footprint today, while we [...]
Air Canada Cargo continues to expand its freighter fleet and network, taking delivery of its third 767 and expanding cargo service to Asia and Europe. The freighter fleet allows Air Canada to resume transporting horses.
Alaska Airlines is using customized virtual reality equipment in its pilot training program, making it easier for students to learn the topography of a cockpit before ever entering a simulator. "It's helping give them exposure to things we typically wouldn't see early in training which makes them more successful in the latter stages of training," [...]
UPS is building a $220 million hangar at its hub in Louisville, Ky. UPS is also expanding training and health care shipping facilities, said Jim Joseph, president of UPS Airlines.
The five-star luxury resort, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, offers a high-end spa wellness experience, Next|Health. Services that range from $1,200 to $12,000 include stem cell therapy, ozone therapy, vitamin shots and IV drips.
Hotels are beginning to take a second look at their swimming pools and repurposing the space to produce more revenue. The Revere Hotel Boston Common converted theirs to a lounge, while JW Marriott Tampa Water Street chose to put an event lawn on the sixth floor where a pool might have gone.
The pandemic delayed the launch of Hilton's new Tempo brand, but the first hotel is set to open next year in Times Square in New York City. The delay enabled the chain to fine tune the new wellness brand, which includes a Peloton bike and other health amenities in some rooms.
The owner of Washington, D.C.'s Willard InterContinental has signed a 25-year management deal with IHG Hotels & Resorts. The 335-room Willard, a block from the White House, has been associated with IHG since 1986.
Some commercial real estate deals have slowed as investors wait for clarity around pricing, but investors' attitude is one of cautious optimism, says PwC's Byron Carlock, noting that there's plenty of dry powder waiting for an opportune time to invest. "Demand on the street from any of the product types is still quite good, especially [...]
Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu has been an iconic Hawaiian destination for 50 years, known for its beaches, golf courses and elegant suites. Now it's focus is on food and beverage that focuses on locally grown produce and seafood from just offshore.
