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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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
Hotel prices for Thanksgiving travel have risen 8% nationwide with an average night in New York City at $1,116, a 25% spike. But there are some bargains, an average night's stay in Las Vegas is $319, a drop of 17% from last year.
The Newark-Liberty International Airport in New Jersey will inaugurate its new terminal tomorrow, opening 21 new gates and several lounges. United Airlines will operate many of the new gates, but Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue will also use the new terminal.
A CNBC video takes a close look at the air taxi plans of Joby Aviation, which counts Delta Air Lines as a key investor. "The eVTOL space is going to fundamentally change how people get to an airport," said Ranjan Goswami, Delta's executive vice president for customer experience design.
United Airlines passengers can now sign up for the CLEAR expedited security service through United's mobile app. CLEAR uses biometrics to allow members to use shorter lines for the first part of the airport screening process, in which identity is verified.
JetBlue has inked an interline agreement with WINAIR, which is based in Sint Maarten, allowing passengers to book seamless travel to multiple islands in the eastern and southern Caribbean. WINAIR also has interline partnerships with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
