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The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental successfully began its flight test programme yesterday, taking off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington state, before several thousand employees,…

Boeing has completed high-speed taxi tests on the first 747-8 Intercontinental today. This is the last in a series of functional tests planned in preparation for first flight. "The…

British Airways and American Airlines have created a transatlantic 'shuttle service' between US and UK routes by aligning their flight schedules. As part of the realignment, Heathrow flights…

Holland America has appointed PEPR Publicity as its PR agency in Australia. The appointment coincides with the cruise line's announcement of a near 25% boost in capacity to the region for…

Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has reported a 13.5 percent year-on-year growth in sales for 2010, suggesting that business travel is continuing to rise. The business travel management company…

United Continental Holdings has announced the expansion of mobile check-in and mobile boarding passes to United customers travelling on international routes. Customers can now check-in at…

American clothing brand, Abercrombie & Fitch, is launching its first store in Southeast Asia. The store will open in Knightsbridge, the new four-storey retail centre in Singapore, which…

Boeing has completed final gauntlet testing on the first 747-8 Intercontinental. The two days of testing were completed late Sunday. "The team continues to do great work to get the…

A tour bus crashed in New York City on Saturday morning, killing 15 people. The Worldwide Tour bus, carrying 32 passengers, reportedly skidded and hit a signpost, which sliced the top off…

Brits are said to be flocking to the Scilly Isles after it was rumoured to be a Royal Wedding honeymoon location. According to Shearings, bookings to the islands have doubled in the last few…

Hollywood celebrities James Brolin (pictured) and Jenny McCarthy are the stars and directors behind two new short films commissioned by cruise company, Royal Caribbean International.…

Boeing has selected Leading Edge Aviation Services to paint the 787 Dreamliners assembled at Boeing's new final assembly and delivery facility in South Carolina. Leading Edge will…

Turkish Airlines has launched of its inaugural flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles. The Californian hub becomes the Turkish's fourth destination in the US, and will be served four times per…

Pegasus Solutions has launched MetaSearch Services, a solution that allows hotels to capture direct bookings from search engine results. The product, being introduced by Pegasus at ITB…

Boeing and International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) have finalised a firm order for 33 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order, with a list-price value of more than US$2.6 billion, is part…

Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Nobu Hospitality have announced that they plan to open the world's first Nobu Hotel in Las Vegas. The hotel tower will be located within the Caesars Palace…

United Continental Holdings has reported its traffic results for February 2011, with demand for United Air Lines and Continental Airlines services declining 1.1% year-on-year. Capacity…

AYANA Resort & Spa Bali has launched four new signature treatments. The treatments were created by Rhett Hatfield, owner of Body Wisdom Massage School in the USA. The 'Hot Shell Massage'…

The US has followed the UK in issuing a travel warning for Yemen in response to escalating civil unrest and the threat posed by "terrorist activities".Yemen has been rocked in recent weeks…

Delta Air Lines has reported a 13.6% rise in demand for its trans-Pacific routes in February 2011. Demand for the routes didn't keep up with capacity however, which increased 19.0%, leading…

Strong demand on trans-Pacific routes helped American Airlines' performance data for February. The US-based carrier's Asia Pacific routes saw a 13.9% year-on-year rise in traffic,…

Goodrich Corporation's electric brake system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has now completed all flight tests. The system incorporates the latest version of Goodrich's proprietary DURACARB…

Attraction World has launched a travel agent competition to coincide with its 'We Give You the World' campaign. In the scheme, agents have the chance to win a seven night holiday to the…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has downgraded its airline industry outlook for 2011 to US$8.6 billion from the US$9.1 billion it estimated in December 2010. This marks a…

Holland America Line has launched a new 'Stateroom Direct Service' programme that gives guests immediate access to their staterooms upon embarkation. Under the programme, staterooms…

Singapore Airlines customers in the US, Singapore and five other Asia Pacific countries and territories  can now pay for their flights with PayPal via the carrier's website,…

American Airlines has announced that it will suspend two daily flights to Japan from 6-26 April. The US carrier will temporarily cancel its services connecting Tokyo's Narita airport with…

The US hotel industry ended 2010 with mostly positive performance results, according to data compiled by STR. The industry's occupancy increased 5.7 percent to 57.6 percent, average daily…

Hyatt's Andaz San Diego has officially opened at the property formerly known as Ivy Hotel. Following the successful debuts of three other Andaz locations in London, West Hollywood and New…

17 December 2009, HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee - STR's 2010 Hotel Data Conference  will be held  4-5 August, 2010, in Nashville, Tennessee. The two-day conference, hosted by STR and…

Due to an overwhelming demand, the OHANA Honolulu Airport Hotel is happy to announce that they have opened their doors to guests of a different breed.  Effective December 1, 2009, pet lovers…

Wynn Resorts Ltd.will cut pay for all salaried employees in Las Vegas, reduce hours for othersand take further steps to preserve jobs as casino revenue tumbles. The cuts areaimed at saving…

Etihad Airways will begin flights to the UScity of Chicago from 2 September, 2009. The route will be served initiallythree times a week and will increase to daily flights from 1…

Starwood have announced the addition of The Royal Hawaiian, to its Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts. The 592-room beachfront resort features 35 suites and six two-storey duplex suites.

Global Asset Solution has announced the launch of the 'Hotel Asset Management Principles & Practices, Second Edition' with the company's Managing Director, Alex Sogno, as co-author.…

American Airlines (AA) has submitted an application to the US Department of Transportation for the renewal of its codeshare agreement with China Eastern Airlines, the Centre for Asia Pacific…

The parent companies of American Airlines and United Airlines, AMR Corp. and UAL Corp., have reported wider fourth-quarter losses and said they will cut more jobs and flights because of…

As the US visa waiver programme for Koreans took effect, the California Travel and Tourism Commission has announced the official opening of its Korea office in Seoul, the Korea Herald has…

MGM Mirage, the world's second-largest casino operator, said it would delay projects in Atlantic City and Las Vegas amid the global credit crisis and said third-quarter profit fell 67% as…

VIP travellers are now finding more options to escape long lines at security checkpoints, a USA Today report said. At some of the largest airports in the USA, elite-level fliers are…

Thai Airways has decided not to scrap its direct Bangkok-Los Angeles services, which has previously been scheduled to stop last Sunday, the Bangkok Post has reported. The carrier had…

Hotel benchmarking giant, Smith Travel Research (STR), has predicted that the US hotel industry can expect revenue per available room (revPAR) to hold steady in the long term amid the…

A long-delayed US government programme to pre-screen the names of airline passengers against terror watch lists is expected to begin early next year, the Associated Press reported. The…

US Airways has unveiled losses of US$865 million for the third quarter of the year, the BBC has reported. The American carrier's results were largely a result of its fuel hedging programme,…

Aston International has announced the launch of a new 3-star brand in Indonesia. The 'Quest' brand is said to be "uncomplicated and flexible, providing service from the heart, uncompromising…

US gaming hospitality giant, Las Vegas Sands, has put its Macau development plans on hold as it struggles to raise funds for the project, the South China Morning Post has reported. The…

Hawaii's tourism industry is set to receive a boost with the US lifting visa requirements from 7 new countries, including South Korea. The decision means South Koreans, like the Japanese,…

The US House of Representatives has passed the "Travel Promotion Act of 2008" by voice vote. The legislation is hoped to will create thousands of new jobs and spur economic growth nationwide…

Delta Air Lines has said it will offer first and economy class aboard its shuttle flights from 1 December. According to an Associated Press report, Delta said prices would vary by route,…

A Japanese businessman who trained for a 10-day flight aboard the International Space Station is suing the US-based space-tour operator, Space Adventures, to get back the US$25 million he…

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced plans to continue its global property portfolio expansion in the Americas region, which has grown from 13 to 21 in the past months.…

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will manage the new Fairmont Battery Wharf located on Boston's vibrant waterfront, adjacent to the city's historic North End. Fairmont…

It's official; in the new age of 24-hour technology there is no rest for the wicked! Work-addicted professionals around the world are never disconnected to the office, according to a new…

United Airlines is increasing the service fee to check a second bag on a domestic flight from US$25 to US$50 one way. These changes apply to customers who purchase a ticket on or after 16…

Great Wall Airlines has announced plans to increase its services to USA, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Effective 4 September the all-cargo carrier will operate six…

Turning the clock back to celebrate its heritage, the Super 8 lodging chain will sell rooms for a nightly rate of US$8.88 - the charge for one night's stay in 1974 when the first Super 8…

Japanese restaurant chain Nobu is branching out into the hotel business, Associated Press reported. A developer plans to build a 62-storey tower in New York that will house a 128-room,…

China National Tourism Administration Chairman Shao Qiwei will lead the inaugural Chinese tour group to Washington, D.C. U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez said: "This MOU opens…

In conjunction with the logo introduction, the economy chain was renamed Super 8 Worldwide. All properties in North America will be required to display the new logo on exterior signs by July…

Research from Taylor Nelson Sofres shows that after the confirmation of the ADS for the US, more Chinese now want to visit the country. It said post-ADS confirmation, over half (54%) of…

US space agency NASA has announced plans for the construction of bases on the moon which could house visitors for up to six months, as part of a new space program aiming to return to the…

South Koreans can visit the United States for up to three months visa-free from December. Korea Times said the deal is part of a memorandum of understanding that would be signed later…

Four Points by Sheraton which appointed the world's first Chief Beer Officer (CBO), Scott Kerkmans, said he needs help. It said Kerkmans is looking for an intern. It said the lucky intern…

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has launched a comprehensive new design of its lobbies and guests rooms that it said would "significantly enhance" its portfolio of hotels and resorts. Sheraton…

Starwood's W Hotels brand is to open its first property in Boston, Massachusetts in the heart of the city's bustling theatre district in 2009. The W Boston will feature 235 rooms and 123…

Revenue per available room (RevPAR) at US hotels are forecast to drop from 4.5% to a below-average 3% this year, according to PKF Hospitality Research. It based its projection based on…

Tourism authorities in the US state of Houston have launched a campaign to attract Chinese tourists that banks on the appeal of superstar basketball player Yao Ming. The "My Houston"…

Marriott International plans to add more than 140 hotels and resorts outside the U.S. and Canada over the next four years. This translates to more than 34,000 rooms in 43 countries. These…

Select United Red Carpet Clubs in New York (JFK), Los Angeles and San Francisco will debut custom-designed Westin Renewal Lounges later this year.

New York Times said while the hotel has maintained its Old World grandeur by redressing the 282 rooms and suites with custom-made furnishings and furniture , it also features touch-screen…

The US economic slowdown and credit crunch is hitting the once-booming hotel industry there, a Reuters report said. "As the economy slows down, there is going to be slowing of activity by…

Langham Hotels International's parent company has acquired the  room Ritz-Carlton Huntington and rebranded it The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa. Hong Kong-based…

Hawaiian Airlines is to launch new non-stop services between Honolulu and Manila on April 14. The airline will initially offer four flights per week. Hawaiian will deploy a Boeing…

With the granting of Approved Destination Status to the US, many Chinese travel agencies are working on promoting tours to the key American cities, a report said. China Daily said among…

In a landmark agreement, Chinese travel agencies will from early next year be allowed to organise tour groups to the United States, which received the Chinese government's Approved…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is to open Le Meridien Hotels in Philadelphia and Cambridge (Boston) in the U.S, enlarging the portfolio there to five. Le Meridien Philadelphia was…

Located in the city's historic Gaslamp Quarter, it also has 40,000 square feet of convention space.

GHM has been operating the 19th Century Lodge situated on the Pacific Coast just 150 miles north of San Francisco since June 2005.

With the latest acquisitions, the Atlanta-headquartered group will increase its portfolio to 73, having 57 hotels under its wings at present, Bernama reported. Sarwir Hansa, one of its…

The appointment is in line with the strengthening of the Group's sales resources in America which will support the Group's business strategy to augment its growth in its key markets. His…

The Bureau provided figures from the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association that 63% of U.S. households own a pet and they spent US$40.8 billion on their pets. According to a…