Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines announce alliance dates
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines announce details for their alliance. See Travel Update's post for more information, including the official launch date.
How loyal are you to loyalty programs? New study suggests ‘best deal’ tops ‘loyalty’
How loyal are you to loyalty programs? Results of a new survey cited today in a Seattle Times article…
I dare you to write a (head)line for this unfortunate flight photo!
Dear Travel Update readers: During my flight home from Las Vegas back to Washington D.C. Sunday, I sat behind…
How does a $1,000 Hennessey ice cream sundae sound? Chicago luxury hotel unveils boozy sundae parlor
We’ve tried boozy popsicles ($18) at the New York Conrad hotel’s rooftop lounge, but now a Chicago luxury hotel’s upping the ante…
Local flavors: Starwood’s ‘French’ chain gives the eclair a local twist
When you’re traveling for work and don’t have time to really experience your destination, something as little as…
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker: ‘We will remember to embrace our past’
If you’re an airline history buff, then you’ll want to read veteran airline reporter Ted Reed’s article published…
Being walked in on while naked in hotel room: ‘Happens more frequently than you can imagine’
The Philadelphia Inquirer today ran a nice Q&A with Robert Allen, a veteran Marriott general manager who now runs…
Waldorf Astoria in Naples, Fla., drops brand; becomes independent property
The Waldorf Astoria hotel in Naples, Fla., is no longer part of Hilton Worldwide’s luxury chain. It’s now…
Will New York’s JFK airport ever get a revamped hotel? Report hints at obstacle
The New York Post on Sunday report that the old Ramada Plaza hotel, with nearly 500 rooms, is still…
Where’s Barb? International luxury hotel conference in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, I’ll be attending the International Luxury Hotel Association’s Fast Forward 2020 Conference, picking up all…