Choice Hotels International has announced the expansion of its upscale soft brand, Ascend Collection, in Canada with six new properties slated to open in Québec in early 2026. The hotels, part of a multi-unit agreement, mark the first major step in the company’s accelerated growth plans following its consolidation of Choice Hotels Canada. The properties […]

American Airlines is delivering what customers have been asking for: free, high-speed Wi-Fi and on more aircraft than any other carrier in the world. Beginning this month, AAdvantage members will enjoy free high-speed, satellite-based Wi-Fi across more than two million American Airlines flights a year, sponsored by AT&T. “As American celebrates 100 years of delivering […]

Lufthansa marks a major milestone: on January 6, 1926, 100 years ago, the first “Luft Hansa” was founded, and by April 6 of the same year, it had its inaugural flight. This anniversary is not only a reflection on the history of one of aviation’s most iconic brands but also a significant step into the […]

As professionals across generations rethink traditional career paths, Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise, has launched a new franchise recruitment promotion designed to introduce travel entrepreneurship for everyday people looking for a change. Cruise Planners is offering a free trip with the purchase of a franchise, inspiring qualified prospects to take the leap […]

Hyatt Hotels and Indochina Kajima have announced that Wink in Vietnam is joining the Unscripted by Hyatt brand. This strategic agreement between Hyatt and Indochina Kajima, a joint venture between Indochina Capital and Kajima Corporation, marks the global debut of the Unscripted by Hyatt brand and will expand Hyatt’s brand presence in Vietnam to new […]

Hilton has introduced three hotels at Barr Al Jissah, a waterfront destination celebrated for its natural beauty. Nestled between the cliffs of Al Jissah and the Gulf of Oman, the properties offer a blend of family-friendly options, vibrant event spaces, and elevated luxury experiences. Owned by The Zubair Corporation and located just 40 minutes from […]

Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, has unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands by modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, while expanding community and sustainability work across Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines’ Kahuʻewai […]

Hilton has terminated its franchise agreement with a Minnesota Hampton Inn after a hidden camera video revealed the hotel was continuing to ban U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents, contradicting the owner’s claims that the issue had been resolved. The backdrop: The scandal erupted Monday when the DHS posted screenshots on X showing the Hampton […]

A 2026 Airline Water Study by the Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity has revealed that the quality of drinking water varies significantly by airline and many airlines continue to provide passengers with potentially unhealthy water. Unhealthy water violates the federal government’s Aircraft Drinking Water Rule (ADWR), which was implemented in 2011 and requires […]

When in southern Spain, I can’t resist popping into the British colony of Gibraltar. Gibraltar is hardly signposted in Spain, as if Spain wishes the British colony didn’t exist. (Drivers follow highway signs to La Línea, the last Spanish town before the border.) But when you see that famous “Rock of Prudential” standing boldly above […]