The 20 U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 0.4% fewer full-time equivalents (FTEs) in mid-November 2020 than in mid-October 2020
Read More »U.S. Airlines Carried 12% More Cargo in November 2020
U.S. airlines carried 12% more cargo by weight in November 2020 (preliminary) than in November 2019. The rise was fueled by gains of 13% in domestic cargo and 10% in international cargo, according to data filed with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) by 14 of the leading U.S. cargo …
Read More »HVS 2020 U.S. Hotel Franchise Fee Guide – By Kasia M. Russell and Bomie Kim
The HVS U.S. Hotel Franchise Fee Guide provides a comparative review of hotel franchises based on their applicable franchise fees. Hotels are complicated investments. Selecting an appropriate franchise affiliation for a property entails exhaustive research and investigation by an investor.
Read More »2021 Restaurant Trends Reflect Innovation and Survival
Last year was full of change and the search for comfort, according to the 2021 Restaurant Trends Report released today by the National Restaurant Association. The list reflects the pivots restaurants had to make early in the pandemic to survive and the innovation that has opened up needed new revenue …
Read More »US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Show Seasonal Trend in December
Monthly Sales Declined 11% While Passenger Trips Showed Smaller Decrease Compared to 2019
Read More »RoomKeyPMS Releases Mobile Check-Out
RoomKeyPMS announces the release of enhancements to its mobile guest experience with the incorporation of mobile check-out.
Read More »U.S. Airlines November 2020 Passengers Decreased 61% from November 2019
U.S. airlines carried 61% fewer scheduled service passengers in November 2020 than in November 2019 (preliminary), according to data filed with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) by 21 airlines that carry more than 90% of the passengers. The 61% decline from November 2019 was the smallest year-to-year decrease since …
Read More »For December Melbourne’s Hotel Industry Reported Its Highest Performance Levels Since Early in the Pandemic
Melbourne hotel occupancy fell 48.3% to 40.9% in December, according to preliminary monthly data from STR. ADR decreased by 19.4% to 149.90 Australian dollars ($115.42) and RevPAR dropped 58.3% to AU$61.35 ($47.24).
Read More »New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Offer Roadmap for Healthful Eating
The latest edition recommends consumers reduce intake of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, and embrace customization and culture.
Read More »London December Hotel Occupancy Fell 70.3% To 24%
In December, London hotels reported occupancy fell 70.3% to 24%, according to preliminary monthly data from STR. ADR decreased 46.2% to £85.58 ($115.66) and RevPAR dropped 84% to £20.57 ($27.80).
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