Viking Announces 2024 Mississippi River Cruises Now On Sale
Viking Cruises announced its new Mississippi River cruises for 2024 are now on sale. The cruise line’s Viking Mississippi is scheduled to debut… Read More »
Maldives offering vaccines to tourists
The Maldives has come up with a unique tourism campaign by offering to vaccinate tourists while they visit the islands…. Read More »
JetBlue sweepstakes promotes Earth Day
JetBlue has launched an “Earth Month sweepstakes,” giving away $17,000 in carbon-offset flights, including one pair of tickets in Mint… Read More »
Debit cards increasingly used for travel payments
Consumers are increasingly using debit cards to pay for travel expenses, which have traditionally been dominated by credit card payments…. Read More »
Finding the places where people can travel — now
Travel advisor Anne Scully of Embark decided to approach the pandemic travel problem as if it were a glass half… Read More »
Stockholm trio including Grand Hotel fetches $462M
Stockholm’s iconic Grand Hotel and two other properties with which it composes the Grand Group have been sold for $462… Read More »
How Calif. bought hotels to house the homeless
The pandemic has given California new tools and urgent motivation to find housing for the homeless. The state has used… Read More »
Va. Red Carpet Inn purchased to ease homelessness
A Red Carpet Inn in Charlottesville, Va., found a buyer recently — not a company but rather a coalition of… Read More »
Maui leaders, residents debate curbs on hotel growth
A proposed moratorium on hotel building in Maui, Hawaii, enjoys the backing of citizens concerned about post-pandemic overdevelopment but is… Read More »
$300M project at Mich. casino to feature hotel, restaurant
Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Mich., plans to undergo a 250,000-square-foot expansion that will include a 250-room hotel, restaurant, entertainment… Read More »
Technology boosts return of automat concepts
Modern takes on the automat concept cater to contact-free restaurant practices that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, Marriott… Read More »
Empathy, resilience are key to post-pandemic leadership
The pandemic has dramatically changed the way many of us work — and those changes aren’t likely to disappear once… Read More »
How to build a network with joy at the center
Rather than worry about what you’re missing, focus on “the joy of meeting others” to make networking about relationships rather… Read More »
Changing simple words can make you more powerful
Switching word choice can boost authority at work and lead to better outcomes. Instead of “you’re welcome” say “I’m happy… Read More »
More action needed in supporting Black-owned businesses
Inclusion strategist Denise Hamilton offers a candid look at the challenges Black-owned businesses have faced, in comparison to their white… Read More »
NOLA restaurant, hospitality industries address racial inequity
Hospitality-focused non-profit Made in New Orleans is launching an initiative that offers restaurant owners an opportunity to address racial disparities… Read More »
Investment to boost firms started by women of color
Venture capital group Fearless Fund, which invests in businesses started by women of color, will receive millions of dollars from… Read More »
Forbes releases 2021 Best Employers for Diversity list
Forbes has released its fourth annual America’s Best Employers For Diversity list, which shows that education and insurance firms like… Read More »
Improve diversity by updating hiring processes
Business owners can often encourage greater diversity during the hiring process by sharing job postings in more places to expand… Read More »
Paycheck Fairness Act passes the House
The US House has passed The Paycheck Fairness Act — a bill aiming to increase workplace protections for female workers… Read More »
Bush urges leaders to be more respectful of immigrants
Former President George W. Bush encouraged Congress to adopt a more respectful tone when debating the plight of the immigrant… Read More »
New Camp Cedar resort coming to Kings Island in Ohio
Reporters got a sneak peek Thursday on the construction site of the new Camp Cedar outdoor resort, which is set… Read More »
State Department plans adjustment to travel advisories
The State Department plans to issue “do not travel” advisories based on COVID-19 rates that will put about 80% of… Read More »
Island of Dominica invites digital nomads for extended stay
If spending months in a green paradise isn’t enough to pique your interest, consider this: the island will soon be… Read More »
Expedia enhances tools in anticipation of demand surge
Expedia has made modifications to its app and website, in order to streamline the reservation and insurance process as travelers… Read More »
Green ideals meet hotel green light in Asheville, N.C.
The regime for hotel development adopted by Asheville, N.C., after a 17-month moratorium on new properties includes incentives for sustainability… Read More »