Us Inbound Tourism News
The Ben joins Autograph Collection in Florida
Autograph Collection Hotels has announced the opening of the Ben, the first hotel on the downtown West Palm Beach, Florida waterfront. The Ben is part of the group’s portfolio of more than 180 independent hotels.
Outrigger to acquire new Hawaii property
Outrigger Hospitality Group has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire ownership of Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, a 509-room property in a prime oceanfront location on the Island of Hawaii.
Atari Hotels unveils plans for United States launch
Atari has signed a deal with GSD Group to build video game-themed Atari Hotels in the United States. Following the signing, the first location is expected to break ground in Phoenix, Arizona, later this year.
US plans ban on emotional support animals
This has led to an increase in incidents by untrained animals threatening the health and safety of passengers, crew and passengers with disabilities travelling with legitimate service animals.
Oman Air launches United States codeshare destinations
Oman Air has debuted its first codeshare flights connecting the sultanate and the USA. Streamline travel from Muscat to New York and Miami, via Milan, is now on offer through the carrier’s partnership with Air Italy.
United Airlines to launch Dublin-San Francisco flights in June
United Airlines has announced it will launch a new daily non-stop service from Dublin to its hub at San Francisco International Airport, beginning June 6th.
British Airways to take off for Portland, Oregon, next summer
British Airways will soon become the first airline to offer a year-round direct flight from the UK to Portland, Oregon. Flights to the Basque region of Spain are also set to take off next summer, when British Airways launches a new route to San Sebastián.
Virgin Hotels Dallas opens in United States
Virgin Hotels has welcomed the opening of its third property, Virgin Hotels Dallas. Located in the Design District, the new-build property features 268 rooms, including two penthouse suites.
Davis to lead VisitDallas from next year
Craig Davis has been selected as the next chief executive and president of VisitDallas. Currently president and chief executive of VisitPittsburgh, he will assume the new position on January 6th.
Aer Lingus unveils largest ever North American offering
The airline is making almost two million seats available next year - the most it has ever offered - on flights across its extensive transatlantic route network.
British Airways to fly 787-10 Dreamliner to Atlanta from February
British Airways has announced that it will take delivery of its first 787-10 Dreamliner in January. The flag-carrier also revealed the plane’s first route will be to Atlanta in February.
Austrian Airlines heads to Boston for spring 2020
Austrian Airlines will begin non-stop flights from Boston to Vienna on March 29th next year, marking the first ever direct connection between the two cities. The carrier will fly a Boeing 767-300ER equipped with 211 seats on the new route.