Us Inbound Tourism News
Emirates to cut US flights following fall in demand
Dubai-based airline Emirates will cut the number of flights it offers to United States following attempts to ban travellers from Muslim-majority countries by president Trump. Since taking office in November last year, Trump has signed two executive orders banning refugees and citizens from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the US.
Plunge Beach Hotel to open in Fort Lauderdale later this month
Located directly on the beach in the quaint, sun-splashed town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Plunge Beach Hotel will open later this month. The property will have 163 rooms in three individual buildings, each with their own laid-back vibe, a marketplace, coffee shop, fitness centre and beach bars.
Virgin Atlantic kicks off US expansion for Manchester Airport
Virgin Atlantic has kicked off a major growth drive at Manchester Airport, launching the first of a hat trick of new long haul routes to America. The airline waved off its inaugural service to San Francisco, the first ever direct route to northern California from the north of England.
New Hotel Californian coming to Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara’s most anticipated luxury property, the Hotel Californian, has announced a summer 2017 opening. Nearing completion in the heart of Santa Barbara, the hotel is located adjacent to the city’s vibrant Funk Zone and steps from the Pacific Ocean and the Union Station.
US bans large electronics on some flights from Middle East
Officials at the United States department for homeland security have announced a ban on large electronic devices from cabin baggage on flights from eight mainly Middle Eastern and North African countries.
US tourism put at risk by anti-foreigner sentiment
There are indications in flight search data that sentiment towards the US has suffered significantly in recent weeks, as a consequence of the Trump administration’s controversial attempted travel ban on visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries.
BrewDog unveils plans for DogHouse hotel in Ohio, US
Scottish craft brewery BrewDog is giving beer geeks the ultimate beer-themed immersive experience, with plans to build a craft beer hotel in Columbus, Ohio.
New president for Sixty Hotels
Sixty Hotels, a brand established by brothers Jason, Michael, and Lawrence Pomeranc, has welcomed hotel industry veteran Kevin Osterhaus to team in the role of president.
Manchester Airport promotes USA options with new campaign
Manchester Airport has launched its first multi-channel, multi-audience marketing campaign to showcase the breadth of destinations it offers to the USA. The #USADirect campaign will see the airport reach out to all areas of its catchment area that spans as far north as the Scottish Borders, south to the Midlands, east to Yorkshire, and west to Merseyside and North Wales.
Norwegian to ramp up US East Coast services following DOT approval
Norwegian has outlined the next steps in its plans to launch transatlantic routes from Cork and Shannon Airport. The announcement comes as the airline’s Irish subsidiary Norwegian Air International was awarded a foreign carrier permit by the US authorities this weekend. Norwegian plans to operate daily transatlantic flights between Ireland and the US East Coast.
New tours launch at Prince’s Paisley Park home
Following a successful opening to the general public last month, Prince’s home and recording studio, Paisley Park in Minnesota, has announced that it is expanding and enhancing its tour of the legendary production complex. Set to launch next week, themed fan experience packages will be offered in addition to the current General Admission and VIP tours.
Aer Lingus to expand US schedule for 2017
Aer Lingus has announced its 2017 Dublin summer schedule offering passengers from the UK even greater choice when flying to North America. In addition to a host of additional frequencies, the airline has revealed further expansion of its long haul network with a new Dublin to Miami route, operating three times per week from September 2017.