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Southwest crew goes all out to return passenger’s phone

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:44:50-05:00 November 16th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

Southwest Airlines crew members went the extra mile to return a cell phone a passenger dropped on the tarmac in Long Beach, Calif. A passenger boarding another flight found the phone and brought it to an operations agent, who passed it on to ground crew, who handed the phone to the flight's captain, who was [...]

Alaska Airlines partners with Hawaii’s Mokulele Airlines

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:40:24-05:00 November 16th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

Alaska Airlines is partnering with Mokulele Airlines, allowing Alaska passengers to book seamless interisland travel and Hawaiian passengers bound for the US to connect with Alaska's network. The arrangement also allows travelers to earn frequent flyer miles.

JetBlue COO talks expansion, operational challenges

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:40:27-05:00 November 16th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

JetBlue had a particularly difficult challenge in calibrating staffing and scheduling to accommodate rising demand at a time of operational difficulties as a high percentage of their flights operate in congested areas of the Northeast and Florida, "so we must make sure we are providing a better level of resilience," said President and COO Joanna [...]

Aviation industry calls for collaboration, 5G mitigation extension

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:40:25-05:00 November 16th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

Airlines for America joined other aviation groups and companies in an open letter to the Federal Aviation Administration calling for an extension of 5G C-Band mitigation measures by wireless carriers as airlines work to retrofit aircraft. "Our aviation coalition strongly believes that instead of once again waiting until the eleventh hour, now is the time [...]

Four Seasons broadens partnership with Johns Hopkins

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:42:11-05:00 November 15th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is expanding its partnership with Johns Hopkins Medicine International that began at the start of the pandemic. In addition to crisis response, Johns Hopkins will provide assistance with food safety, sanitation and environmental safety.

Guests prioritizing health and wellness

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:50:21-05:00 November 15th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

A new Hilton Hotels survey finds that global travelers are focusing more on wellness and are making access to fitness amenities and healthier food a priority. The survey also found guests are interested in extended-stay retreats.

Hotel plan sparks development discussion in Santa Barbara

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:42:11-05:00 November 15th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

A proposed hotel in an old fish processing building in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone has produced lively debate in the community. The project has sparked a discussion about redevelopment in the trendy area.

Standard uses pandemic for expansion

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:48:05-05:00 November 15th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

Undeterred by the pandemic, Standard International launched a global expansion of its boutique and lifestyle brand, with new properties opening in Thailand and Ibiza. And more hotels are under development in Belgium, Dubai, Ireland, Mexico, Portugal, Singapore and two in the US.

The Mirage to be in Hard Rock’s portfolio by year’s end

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:48:06-05:00 November 15th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip will soon be owned by Hard Rock International. The Hard Rock, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, paid $1.08 billion last year to current owner MGM Resorts International for operating the iconic hotel and casino, and the transition is expected by year-end.

Las Vegas Strip is on a roll

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:42:13-05:00 November 15th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

The Las Vegas Strip is seeing a surge in hotel-casino projects, including an undisclosed project by Chilean real estate investor Claudio Fischer. A new Fontainebleau is expected to open next year, while several other projects are getting off the ground.

Red Roof launches hospitality platform

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:48:05-05:00 November 15th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

Red Roof is rolling out an advanced enterprise hospitality platform, developed with HotelKey, that will improve management of its 675 properties. The platform will include centralized reservations, inventory management and front desk operations.

Air Canada offers seasonal Grenada service

By News Editor| 2022-11-24T12:40:24-05:00 November 15th, 2022|@NewsBriefs|

Air Canada's Caribbean expansion includes seasonal service between Toronto and Grenada. The airline flies to the eastern Caribbean Island twice weekly through April 2023.

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