GLAAD: Brands struggle with LGBTQ inclusion
A study from GLAAD and Procter & Gamble shows that 61% of advertisers and 28% of agencies fear negative consequences… Read More »
Accountability needed for corporate pledges
Several corporations were moved to make diversity pledges last year following the murder of George Floyd, but there needs to… Read More »
Dollar General showcases health, diversity in report
Dollar General’s annual “Serving Others Report” for 2020 highlights how the food retailer met the challenges of the pandemic while… Read More »
Nasdaq’s board diversity rule spurs progress
Fortune recaps the progress made following Nasdaq’s board diversity rule proposed last year, pegging 65 female and 47 BIPOC board… Read More »
Can restaurant owners be entrusted with systemic change?
Jaya Saxena delves into the equity promises made this past year by restaurant owners, like the Submarine Hospitality group and… Read More »
Target aims to show it’s serious about diversity
The killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer last year heightened Target’s focus on diversity and inclusion and… Read More »
TWA Hotel at JFK now offers roller skating
New York’s TWA Hotel now has a novel amenity — roller skating on the tarmac at John F. Kennedy International… Read More »
United promotes vaccinations with sweepstakes offer for free travel
MileagePlus members who upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination to United Airlines’ mobile app by June 22 will be entered in… Read More »
American, JetBlue to stream NBA games
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways will soon stream National Basketball Association games live on international flights equipped with Viasat high-speed… Read More »
Study: Most COVID-19 cases caught by pre-flight tests
The University of Oxford researchers found that a trial testing program operated by American Airlines and British Airways caught more… Read More »
Alaska begins Seattle to Cincinnati-area service
Alaska Airlines has begun service between Seattle and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport with an eye toward business travelers. “The No…. Read More »
Don’t expect green light for US-UK travel yet
The Biden administration is resisting pressure from the travel industry to reopen travel with the UK, deferring to a decision… Read More »
LAX opens new 15-gate concourse
The $1.7 billion expansion of Los Angeles International Airport’s Tom Bradley International Terminal has opened. The 4½-year West Gates construction… Read More »
American Airlines welcomes chief people officer
American Airlines has hired Mecole “Cole” Brown as chief people officer, where she will lead its People organization. “Cole has… Read More »
Delta to offer beer brewed for in-flight drinking
Starting Memorial Day weekend, Delta Air Lines will offer a new craft beer on domestic routes that is specifically brewed… Read More »
JetBlue unveils new premium cabin menu
JetBlue has unveiled new menus for the premium cabin on transatlantic and transcontinental flights. Mint passengers can choose among small… Read More »
American, Delta resume flights to Bonaire
American and Delta will resume flights to the island of Bonaire June 5, its first direct service flights from the… Read More »
United, Delta make elite status easier to obtain
United and Delta have made it notably easier to qualify for elite frequent flyer status this year. The airlines are… Read More »
Hawaiian hiring for summer as recovery continues
Since recalling all furloughed employees, Hawaiian Airlines looks to hire 400 employees in preparation for increased demand during the summer…. Read More »
A4A celebrates contributions of Asian American aviators
Airlines for America commemorated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by highlighting the stories of trailblazing Asian American aviators,… Read More »
Flight Attendant Union Sends Letter to Southwest Airlines CEO After Vicious Assault
A vicious assault of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant sparked a union president to send a letter of concern over… Read More »
Hybrid Work Model Will Cause Business Travel Patterns to Shift, Study Says
Business travel trends are set to evolve post-pandemic, given that many employees will continue to work remotely at least some of the… Read More »
Choice Privileges Introduces ‘Get on the Road. Get Rewarded.’ Summer Promotion
Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc., is helping to make summer travel a little more… Read More »
US Hotel Industry Records Best Performance Since Pre-Pandemic
In yet another promising sign for travel and tourism’s recovery, the U.S. hotel industry saw its highest monthly performance levels… Read More »
Hard Rock International and First Insight Announce Expanded Partnership
First Insight, Inc., the world’s leading technology company that is transforming how companies make products and service creation, pricing and… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Receives CDC Approval To Conduct Test Cruises
Royal Caribbean International is the first cruise line to receive approval from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to operate… Read More »