Study investigates gender parity in hotel employment
A recent Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management study revealed that hotels that tend to promote more… Read More »
Walmart exec: Diversity success requires “ecosystem”
From getting C-suite buy-in to identifying short- and long-term objectives, Walmart is building a stronger foundation to support diversity, equity… Read More »
Wells Fargo backs 6 Black-owned banks with equity investments
Wells Fargo has made equity investments in six Black-owned banks so far as part of its $50 million pledge to… Read More »
Texas-size deal: $95K per night for whole hotel
Those for whom a pandemic-era getaway seems priceless can put their desire to the test at a hotel in downtown… Read More »
Ahold Delhaize USA, Peapod Digital Labs join D&I coaltion
Ahold Delhaize USA’s Retail Business Services President Roger Wheeler and Peapod Digital Labs President JJ Fleeman are underscoring their commitment… Read More »
Kwame Onwuachi event to honor Black food history, talent
Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi is partnering with Food and Wine and Salamander Hotel & Resorts to host “The Family Reunion,”… Read More »
Trend: Laid-off advisors, have portfolio, will travel
Layoffs at large travel agencies has been a boon for travel agency groups that have been hiring unemployed travel advisors… Read More »
New Amazon CEO may take inclusion further
Andy Jassy, who will be replacing Jeff Bezos as Amazon’s CEO, may champion initiatives to foster inclusivity at the company…. Read More »
Wine Spencer supports Black Winemakers Scholarship
Proceeds from Wine Spencer’s Female Winemakers and Black-Owned Wineries virtual tastings will partly go to the Black Winemakers Scholarship Fund… Read More »
W.Va. airport set to begin $8.3M expansion project
Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beaver, W.Va., has secured funding and will begin taking construction bids for an $8.3 million… Read More »
Mo. airport building inclusive play area
Kansas City International Airport is planning to build an inclusive children’s play area in the airport’s new terminal, which will… Read More »
American explains at-home COVID-19 testing process
American Airlines walks through the at-home COVID-19 testing process, which allows travelers who test negative to avoid quarantine requirements at… Read More »
Delta maintenance unit services first Trent 7000 engine
Delta Air Lines’ Miami maintenance center completed its first engine maintenance visit for a Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine from a… Read More »
Delta CEO: Domestic testing mandate “horrible idea”
Requiring a negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights would be a “horrible idea for a lot of reasons,” Delta CEO… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines celebrates the Hawaiian language
Hawaiian Airlines is celebrating Hawaiian language month by teaching passengers how to order drinks in Hawaiian and partnering with native… Read More »
HVAC upgrades can help hotels serve as care sites
Hotels can be converted into alternate care sites during the COVID-19 pandemic, but doing so poses challenges, including a lack… Read More »
Mich. city’s homeless find help via hotel outreach
Scores of homeless people in Jackson, Mich., have been accommodated through a partnership between the America’s Best hotel and a… Read More »
How Marriott’s marketing woos a new breed of traveler
Marriott International has partnered with Verizon Media to re-gear its marketing approach in response to the pandemic, emphasizing mobile contact… Read More »
Texas-size deal: $95K per night for whole hotel
Those for whom a pandemic-era getaway seems priceless can put their desire to the test at a hotel in downtown… Read More »
Friday reopening set for Legoland Calif.’s Castle Hotel
The reopening of the Castle Hotel at Legoland California in Carlsbad has been set for Friday. Safety measures will be… Read More »
Graduate Hotels will enroll in C3 dining expansion
Graduate Hotels is among the first participants in a collaborative expansion campaign by restaurant innovator C3 that engages hotels, shopping… Read More »
Free virus tests available at Hyatt Latin America sites
Guests at Hyatt Hotels’ 19 Latin America resorts who plan to return to the US can receive free coronavirus tests… Read More »
Miami airport saw cargo boom in 2020
The loss of capacity on suspended passenger flights led to a substantial decrease in air cargo volume in 2020 —… Read More »
Airlines promote anti-trafficking effort
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines aided the “It’s a Penalty” anti-trafficking campaign by airing its public awareness video on flights… Read More »
Canadian family showcases impact of airline cuts
Employees who commute long distances for sporadic work are among the hardest hit when airlines are forced to cut routes…. Read More »
Alaska Airlines airs “Safety Dance” video
Alaska Airlines aired its “Safety Dance” video, which originated as an internet feature, during the Super Bowl. It showcases 11… Read More »