Different tax form required for contractor payments
Businesses need to use the 1099-NEC form to report contractor income on taxes this year rather than the 1099-MISC used… Read More »
Marriott, Airbnb halt funding to pols defying election
Marriott International and Airbnb are among a host of major corporations that have suspended campaign donations to legislators who voted… Read More »
Where in the US to honeymoon
The pandemic has played havoc with many a wedding but the honeymoon must go on, and Travel & Leisure has… Read More »
Avoya Travel launches new messaging platform
Independent agencies now have a new way to communicate with clients using Avoya Conversations, a new platform launched by Avoya… Read More »
Alaska adds new top status for its most frequent flyers
Alaska Airlines is adding a new top elite frequent-flyer status for passengers who earn 100,000 miles in a year. MVP… Read More »
JetBlue extends service suspension
JetBlue Airways suspended service to Albuquerque, N.M.; Burlington, Vt.; Portland, Ore., and Minneapolis/St. Paul this week, with plans to resume… Read More »
Pandemic sidetracks debut of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Pandemic-chilled market conditions have forced a delay in the opening of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, which had been scheduled… Read More »
US requires negative tests for international air passengers
Airlines praised the decision, announced by the Centers for Disease Control, to require travelers entering the US on international flights… Read More »
Looking to fill open positions?
The ISPA Job Bank features job postings from ISPA members looking to staff their spa with capable, dependable talent. View… Read More »
Shine On Webinar: PwC’s Russell Donaldson
Register today for ISPA’s upcoming Shine On session on Jan. 21, from 12-12:45 p.m. EST. This Zoom webinar will focus… Read More »
Photos capture street scenes, including Clooney
Photographer Edas Wong has captured odd moments where people and objects sync in unique ways on city streets, such as… Read More »
How to improve the profitability in your business
For small-business owners seeking to find greater cost savings in their operations, Anton Oosthuizen, commercial director at QuickEasy Software, outlines… Read More »
Find out what customers think is stupid
Asking “What’s stupid around here?” can yield surprising answers from employees and customers, writes Chip Bell. “Turn customer interviews and… Read More »
Touchless payment options can drive customer choice
One-third of shoppers who responded to a recent Omnichannel Grocery Report from PYMNTS said they would consider switching to food… Read More »
Karisma-Affirm venture provides for monthly payments
Guests at Karisma Hotels & Resorts properties will be able to divide their bills into monthly payments under a new… Read More »
Nail art sends body-positive message
Demi Lovato is inspiring others with pink nail art that expresses a body positive message for women.
2 spas prepare to open in Houston
Trellis Spa is preparing to reopen next month at the Houstonian hotel in Texas following a renovation and expansion to… Read More »
S.C. spa offers wide range of treatment options
Touch Med Spa in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., invites guests to experience personalized skin care services along with the spa’s… Read More »
Spa founder’s community impact recognized
Gena Quast, 100, the founder of the Roman Spa Hot Springs in Calistoga, Calif., has had a day named in… Read More »
Bounce-back beacon: $1.5B resort coming to Orlando, Fla.
Construction is scheduled to begin this month on a $1.5 billion resort near Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.,… Read More »
Hilton CEO: Change wrought by pandemic here to stay
Hilton Hotels CEO Chris Nassetta expects business travel to rebound in 2021 largely due to coronavirus vaccine distribution, but he… Read More »
Delta Issues Waivers for International Flights Due to Latest CDC COVID-19 Rules
Delta Air Lines announced it has proactively issued a fare difference waiver for customers who booked international tickets on or… Read More »
JetBlue unveils interior of new Airbus A220-300
JetBlue has unveiled its new Airbus A220-300 after taking delivery of the first one in December. The aircraft features improved,… Read More »
Air Canada Slashes Routes by 25% and Announces 1,700 Layoffs
Air Canada announced today it is adjusting its network under its COVID-19 Mitigation and Recovery Plan by further reducing first… Read More »
FedEx partners with GM on electric vans
FedEx will be the first customer for General Motors’ new subsidiary, BrightDrop, which will supply electric vans and fleet-management services…. Read More »
DC-7B joins Delta Flight Museum
The last DC-7B to have flown for Delta Air Lines has made its way home to Atlanta. The 1957 vintage… Read More »