NSW gov’t offers Qantas $38mn in incentives
Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) was offered AUD50 million Australian dollars (USD38.7 million) over four years by the North South… Read More »
UK’s Jet2 defers relaunch to early 3Q21
British low-cost leisure carrier Jet2 (LS, Leeds/Bradford) has announced it is restarting flights on July 1, 2021, in spite of… Read More »
Pretoria announces new SAA strategic equity partner
Black-owned South African-based Takatso Consortium has been selected as the new 51% preferred strategic equity partner (SEP) of South African… Read More »
Russia’s UTair suggests debt-to-equity swap
UTair (UT, Khanty-Mansiysk), now in its third year of trying to restructure its RUB60 billion rubles (USD833 million) worth of… Read More »
Qatar Airways confirms issues with A350 fuselage surfaces
Qatar Airways (QR, Doha Hamad Int’l) has confirmed that its A350 fleet has experienced a faster than expected deterioration of… Read More »
Malaysia’s M Jets secures AOC, preps for launch
M Jets International Sdn Bhd. secured its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) on… Read More »
Azerbaijan’s Silk Way East Airlines shuts down
Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Group has closed and will liquidate its Silk Way East Airlines (Baku) unit, local news agencies reported… Read More »
LATAM requests further $500mn from DIP loan facility
LATAM Airlines Group has requested a second disbursement of USD500 million from the DIP credit agreement it maintains with its… Read More »
Lufthansa’s low-cost airline Eurowings to open Prague base
German airline Lufthansa’s said on Friday its budget carrier Eurowings would open a new base in Prague with two aircraft… Read More »
Exec highlights 6 SEO tools to elevate website rankings
Screaming Frog, Ahrefs and Yoast SEO are among the search-engine optimization tools that digital marketing executive Phil Frost recommends for… Read More »
PPP loans subject to taxation in 11 states
Eleven states are requiring small business owners to report Paycheck Protection Program loans as income, which makes them subject to… Read More »
EU “vaccine passports” begin July 1
European Union countries will begin issuing COVID certificates July 1 for travelers within member states and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein…. Read More »
CDC updates international travel guidance
The CDC released updated pandemic guidance for international travelers with recommendations for unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people, according to USA Today and… Read More »
Phish returns to Cancun for concert vacation
The rock band Phish will perform four concerts during its fifth “Phish: Riviera Maya” concert vacation, Feb. 24-27 at the… Read More »
Traveler inexperience contributes to onboard strife
Changes in face covering requirements elsewhere and pandemic fatigue are only part of the explanation for escalating passenger misbehavior, writes… Read More »
Southwest’s June expansion highlights Miss., Costa Rica
June marks Southwest Airlines’ biggest schedule expansion in 10 years, including Hawaii service and flights to two destinations in Costa… Read More »
Sustainable travel a new travel niche
Surveys are showing a growing interest in sustainable tourism and immersive experiences, writes Omar Bani-Hani, and travel advisors can take… Read More »
Hotel rebound accelerates with “vengeance”
Hotel industry recovery is making its long climb back faster than expected, observers say, crediting “revenge travel” — the making… Read More »
Developers envision massive replacement for Grand Hyatt
Developers RXR Realty and TF Cornerstone plan to replace the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan with offices, a new hotel… Read More »
UK hotel introduces Watermelon Sugar High Spa Day
The spa at the Abbey Hotel in Redditch, UK, is hosting the “Watermelon Sugar High Spa Day,” with Harry Styles-themed… Read More »
Moves lift Hyatt growth outlook, serve long-term plan
A June 4 deal with Service Properties Trust to continue managing 17 of the 22 Hyatt Place hotels owned by… Read More »
No quick answer for Chicago hotels eyeing federal aid
Chicago hoteliers seeking a $75 million cut of the city’s forthcoming $1.9 billion in federal pandemic relief will have to… Read More »
Huge tax cut awarded NYC hotel stirs broad concerns
A judge has granted an 85% tax assessment reduction to the Marriott Courtyard near LaGuardia Airport, raising the prospect of… Read More »
Empathy, benefits can create higher employee engagement
Keep employees engaged by communicating with them through multiple channels, displaying empathy for their feelings, offering mental health benefits and… Read More »
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Diversity remains stagnant on Fortune 500 boards
The average minority growth rate on Fortune 500 boards has remained at 0.5% since 2004, according to a study from… Read More »