American offers “Fresh Bites” menu on more flights
American Airlines is expanding availability of “Fresh Bites” food selections to premium passengers on flights more than 2,200 miles. Premium… Read More »
Biden administration backs sustainable aviation fuel credit
The Biden administration released the outline of a clean energy proposal that will replace unnamed tax breaks for the fossil… Read More »
Aviation fuel projects eligible for biofuel grants competition
The US Department of Energy has announced a $61.4 million grant competition for biofuel projects, which can include projects involving sustainable aviation… Read More »
FedEx gives school districts $10K in printing services
FedEx Office has donated $10,000 in printing services to 10 school districts, including the Sioux City, Iowa, schools. “We continue to… Read More »
Southwest brings 2,700 flight attendants back to work
Southwest Airlines is recalling more than 2,700 flight attendants, putting its whole roster back to work. “The intended flight attendant… Read More »
Specialized concierge service fulfills wild fantasies
New York’s Roman & Erica offers an exclusive concierge service for high-end customers who pay a $62,500 membership fee to… Read More »
Disney, Carnival won’t sail from US before June 30
Carnival Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line are canceling sailings from US ports through the end of June, and Disney… Read More »
Emirates chooses travel advisors over tech
Emirates is offering travel advisors favored status for booking its flights and charging a surtax for middlemen tech companies. The… Read More »
Attorney offers business tips for a post-COVID-19 world
With the prospect of travel returning to some sense of normalcy, attorney Jeffrey Ment offers some ideas for how travel… Read More »
Calif. city, county work on tax deal for hotel purchase
Officials in San Mateo County and Redwood City, Calif., disagree on the amount of compensation the city should receive for… Read More »
Luxury highlights lure of private island resorts
Private island resorts in Florida and the West Indies offer exclusive destinations, most of which are at their post-hurricane best…. Read More »
American marks AAdvantage anniversary with hotel deals
American Airlines is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its AAdvantage program with a month of daily games that allow frequent… Read More »
Loan default leads to $175M sale of NYC’s Watson Hotel
The 600-room Watson Hotel in Manhattan has been acquired by Yellowstone Real Estate Investments for approximately $175 million after the… Read More »
Condos take up residence in luxury hotel growth
Luxury hotel developers are expected to continue a trend of including condos in the mix as a profit booster and… Read More »
How one Black CEO deals with race while raising capital
Prox CEO Michael Mathieu shares how he succeeds in Silicon Valley and how he tries to raise awareness of racial… Read More »
How human connection can build workplace diversity
Take a human approach to diversity, equity and inclusion by avoiding labels, helping people feel like they belong and promoting… Read More »
Agency CEOs form new multicultural agency, United-X
Gallegos United founder and CEO John Gallegos and Crossmedia founder and CEO Kamran Asghar have formed a new agency dubbed… Read More »
NinetyToZero aims to eliminate US racial wealth gap
The Children’s Defense Fund, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Robin Hood and the leaders of companies such… Read More »
Why startups need to focus on DEI
Ventures that are diverse, equitable and inclusive have higher revenue, better problem-solving abilities and improved innovation and productivity than those… Read More »
Shareholders intensify calls for diversity data
Shareholders are filing an increasing number of proposals requesting that companies diversify their ranks or release diversity data. Only half… Read More »
Hilton sets out D&I blueprint to bolster parity
Hilton has shared its plan to hit 25% racial diversity in leadership positions by 2027, with initiatives that include having… Read More »
Equity should be part of restaurants’ reopening plans
Wine educator and Slik Wines founder Kyla Peal takes note of how restaurants’ plans to reopen during the pandemic should… Read More »
Meijer giving $1M to Urban League to promote diversity
Meijer will give $1 million in contributions to 19 Urban League chapters throughout the Midwest as part of its expansion… Read More »
Guilt-free pleasure awaits at eco-driven hotels
From the wellness-centered SCP Hotel Colorado Springs to Virginia’s Tides Inn Resort and Marina with its $3.6 million restoration project… Read More »
American facilitates National Parks Foundation donations
American Airlines is marking Earth Day on April 22 and National Park Week, set for April 17-25, by allowing frequent… Read More »
Puerto Rico resort specializes in missed milestones
A Puerto Rican resort has claimed a travel niche, helping travelers celebrate milestone that were canceled due to the pandemic…. Read More »