Battered NYC hotels hit airwaves seeking tax relief
The trade association for New York City’s struggling hotels has launched a TV and radio ad campaign beseeching Mayor Bill… Read More »
$1B capital infusion plan for hotels spurred by ACORE
A nearly yearlong effort to build a financial support resource for the pandemic-wracked hotel industry has yielded a $1 billion… Read More »
Some take working remotely to the extreme
Remote workers with lockdown fatigue have fled to far-off places, setting up shop in the Maldives, Spain, Belize, where work… Read More »
Study of marketers finds business trips still months away
A survey of US professionals in the marketing industry found that only 2.5% of respondents are interesting in resuming business… Read More »
American Express to build lounge at D.C.’s Reagan National
American Express plans to open a Centurion Lounge at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport in 2022. The company, which operates… Read More »
United Airlines adds 3 Hawaii routes
United Airlines is adding three new routes to Hawaii. The flights will go from Chicago to Kona; Newark, N.J., to… Read More »
Delta resumes N.Y.-Brazil flights
Delta Air Lines resumed service Feb. 12 between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Guarulhos International Airport in… Read More »
JetBlue cuts basic fares, reserves carry-on space for others
JetBlue is cutting the price of some “basic” fares, but passengers opting for the lowest price option will no longer… Read More »
Remote teams need alignment, regular reinforcement
Organizations working remotely need clear, agreed-upon definitions of “culture” and “alignment,” as well as common goals, strategies, expected behavior and… Read More »
HR startup, diversity consultant partner on DEI training
HR consultancy Reverb is joining forces with author and DEI consultant Cheryl Ingram to launch a virtual training program aimed… Read More »
6 tips to put employees in charge
In times of workplace upheaval, it is important to empower employees to be able to quickly shift goals, workflow and… Read More »
Advocates highlight federal judiciary’s lack of diversity
President Joe Biden made a campaign promise to appoint a Black woman to the US Supreme Court if a justice’s… Read More »
Platform aims to tackle barriers for BIPOC food businesses
Entrepreneur Jordan Buckner launched Foodbevy.com as a way to streamline networking between BIPOC food brand founders and industry leaders, partners… Read More »
Experts: Inclusion in ski tourism must come from industry
A group of Black women launched the Mount Noire travel company with the goal of “bringing color to the mountain”… Read More »
McDonald’s exec. pay will depend on D&I progress
McDonald’s Corp. has released employment data and announced that executive pay will be dependent on the progress made with diversity… Read More »
FedEx to give $230K to small businesses
FedEx is giving $230,000 in grants and $22,500 in services in its ninth annual Small Business Grant Contest, open to… Read More »
United backs “Shop Local” initiative
United Airlines is teaming with the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau on a “Shop Local” campaign to boost locally… Read More »
Las Vegas officials move to rename airport after Sen. Reid
The Clark County Board of Commissioners has voted to rename McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas after retired Sen. Harry… Read More »
New DCA concourse on schedule to open early
American Airlines’ new concourse at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport may open as early as April 20, three months ahead… Read More »
Alaska Airlines commits to increase inclusivity
Alaska Airlines has pledged to increase racial diversity at the leadership level within the company to at least 30% by… Read More »
Air Canada names Airbus A220 after retired CEO
Air Canada has named a new Airbus A220-300 after former CEO Calin Rovinescu, who recently retired. The aircraft, the first… Read More »
Honor Flight veteran celebrates 100th birthday airborne
A Southwest Airlines Military Ambassador literally jumped at the chance to help a fellow veteran celebrate his 100th birthday skydiving…. Read More »
New Delta health officer will help shape pandemic response
Dr. Henry Ting, who recently joined Delta Air Lines as chief health officer from the Mayo Clinic, will be a… Read More »
When are home-office expenses deductible?
Self-employed workers can deduct some home-office expenses from taxes, but employees — those who receive a W-2 form — can’t,… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise cancels most voyages through May 31
Norwegian Cruise Line says it is canceling all its cruises through May 31 with the exception of its Alaska cruises…. Read More »
New Munch Museum just the first of many in Norway
Norway should be on the to-do list for the art lover. The new Munch Museum, featuring “The Scream,” opens this… Read More »