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Unite Here says that the Omni Parker House in Boston has yet to fully ramp up operations.

Omni Hotels & Resorts refutes claims it misused PPP fundsThe hospitality union Unite Here claims the luxury hotel chain has failed to rehire workers in line with Paycheck Protection...

Alaska Airlines will ban emotional support animals for all bookings made Jan. 11 or later.

Alaska will ban emotional support animalsThe carrier is the first to announce such a ban since the DOT ruled that airlines don't have to accepts the animals free of...

A Southwest Boeing 737 Max in 2019.

Pilots praise beefed-up FAA aircraft certificationThe newly passed Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act seeks to address failures in oversight that led to the...

With the passage of the Covid relief package, Southwest will be able to avoid the first layoffs or furloughs in its history.

Southwest cancels plans for furloughs, pay cutsPassage of the Covid relief bill enabled the carrier to avoid the first layoffs or furloughs in its history.

Sunday was no day of rest at U.S. airportsThe TSA said it screened more flyers that day than on any other day since the pandemic began.

The Preview 2021 issue

The Preview 2021 issueHere we are again, looking through the crystal ball at what the new year might bring. And with our continuing focus on...

The U.S Capitol building.

Preview 2021: PolicyIn 2021, the travel industry will be laser-focused on relief.

The new Covid relief bill’s second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans is expected to be a lifeline for many within the hospitality industry.

Help for hospitality in new Covid relief billThe AHLA's Chip Rogers says key provisions in the $900 billion aid package should help struggling hotels survive through...

Airlines accepting a second round of payroll support from the federal government would be required to recall furloughed employees within 72 hours of agreeing to terms.

Airlines that take PPP aid must bring back workers, serviceReturn from furloughs is likely temporary, as airlines don't expect demand to ramp up before the Payroll Support Program...

The Norwegian Sky making its maiden call on Havana in May 2017.

Agents hope Biden win signals an easing of Cuba travel rulesCuba specialists are hopeful that the President-elect will reopen travel to the island.

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