R.D. Olson builds $43M Element Mission Valley in San Diego

 

R.D. Olson Construction has completed Element Mission Valley in San Diego, a $43-million, 98,000-sq.-ft. hotel developed in partnership with Driftwood Capital and the first Element by Westin Marriott in the region.

FAA and EASA strengthen aviation safety cooperation

 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing global aviation safety through closer cooperation, transparency and information sharing during a period of rapid technological change.

A new era of luxury: Etihad’s celebrated A380 debuts in Tokyo

 

Etihad Airways has celebrated the inaugural flight of its iconic Airbus A380 to Japan, which touched down at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on 18 June. The arrival marks a landmark moment for the airline, with the renowned double-decker now operating daily between the two capitals.

U.S. hotel results for week ending June 13

 

The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons for the week ending June 13, according to data from CoStar.

5 Impossible Cruise Activities We Really Wish Existed

 

5 Impossible Cruise Activities We Really Wish Existed With rollercoasters, skydiving simulators, and ice rinks already standard on modern mega-ships, what's next? We let our imaginations run completely wild to dream up the ultimate, scientifically impossible cruise ship activities we desperately want to see.

AI-powered platforms, enhancements debut at HITEC

 

AI was the buzzword at HITEC 2026 in San Antonio, with new platforms and enhancements to existing systems introduced.

Inside Wyndham’s Threat Intelligence Transformation

 

The hospitality sector has long been an attractive target for cybercriminals. Loyalty account takeovers, payment fraud, phishing campaigns tied to real-world events, and ransomware all feature prominently in the threat landscape. But what also makes the hospitality sector particularly exposed is the structure of the industry itself.

It’s raining recognition for Etihad this award season

 

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, collected awards for the Airline with the Best Economy Class and Airline with the Best Cabin Crew for the sixth year in a row, at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards in Dubai on 18 June 2026.

Hilton partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

 

MCLEAN, VA. – Hilton and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) have announced a nationwide partnership designed to provide young people with access to mentorship, exposure to hospitality career pathways and travel experiences across the United States.

Ερώτηση στη Βουλή για τις καθυστερήσεις στις κρίσεις προϊσταμένων του ΕΟΤ

 

Ερώτηση προς την υπουργό Τουρισμού κατέθεσε η βουλευτής Λασιθίου και Τομεάρχης Τουρισμού του ΠΑΣΟΚ,  Κατερίνα Σπυριδάκη, αναδεικνύοντας την παρατεταμένη εκκρεμότητα στην ολοκλήρωση των κρίσεων Προϊσταμένων Τμημάτων στον Ελληνικό Οργανισμό Τουρισμού (ΕΟΤ).