Safari lodges give new meaning to ecotourism
Some of the most cutting-edge advances in tourism can be found in the wilds of Africa, where some tours are… Read More »
Kauai quarantine lifted for pre-testers as tourism lags
Kauai, which had opted out of the state’s loosening of visitor restrictions, now plans to ease entry in the face… Read More »
Orlando, Fla., board to weigh 1,000-room hotel plan
A local developer proposes building a 1,000-room convention hotel near SeaWorld Orlando, Fla. Westwood Land Corp. was scheduled to present… Read More »
Wyndham widens reach with $100M buy of Travel + Leisure
Wyndham Destinations Inc. will pay $100 million to Meredith Corp. for the Travel + Leisure publication, forming a company with… Read More »
Union, hoteliers spar as job cuts continue
Leaders of the hospitality union Unite Here are vehemently contesting industry claims of hardship justifying new and planned layoffs for… Read More »
Marketers should pay attention to these 2021 trends
This article sets out eight marketing trends to watch in 2021. These include increased competition in digital media, continued importance… Read More »
Ski vacations still popular but different
Colorado’s ski resorts are proving popular with locals and travelers even as they implement new reservation systems and other restrictions…. Read More »
US airlines look toward recovery in 2021
US airlines lost an estimated $35 billion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking ahead to what Delta CEO… Read More »
JetBlue’s first A220-300 is ready to fly
JetBlue Airways took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 on Dec. 31, touting its fuel efficiency and cabin amenities. The… Read More »
Hotels score big with Indiana-only basketball tourney
Nearly 3,000 rooms have been set aside by Indiana’s hotel industry to accommodate the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which will… Read More »
Call this work? Hotel Bel Air offers off-site style
Office workers seeking the social-distancing safety of a hotel setting will find much more at the Hotel Bel Air, a… Read More »
In 2021, resolve to tell your story
Marketing consultant Richard D’Ambrosio encourages travel advisors to resolve in 2021 to tell their stories and to let others tell… Read More »
Call this work? Hotel Bel Air offers off-site style
Office workers seeking the social-distancing safety of a hotel setting will find much more at the Hotel Bel Air, a… Read More »
These hotel openings won’t lack for grandeur
Resorts World Las Vegas, touted as perhaps the costliest hotel-casino project in history, joins properties from Australia to Vietnam on… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to bar emotional support animals
Alaska Airlines will allow only trained service dogs to fly in passenger cabins, the first major airline to change its… Read More »
Health app acts as vaccination passport
A number of airlines, including JetBlue and United, are adopting the CommonPass app to let travelers prove they have been… Read More »
A Seat at the Table, episode 6
Companies, understandably, fiercely guard their data. But when it comes to data on diversity, equity, and inclusion, sharing is caring…. Read More »
How to eliminate bias during interviews
The interview process can be streamlined to prevent bias from creeping in, especially when a formal outline is followed, says… Read More »
Why flexibility is a skill you need to develop
Adaptability in business requires you to examine your reactions to different situations and be willing to learn new skills as… Read More »
How to identify top-performing employees
Reflecting on the differences between A and B players on your team, columnist Marina Glazman explains how to identify each… Read More »
Data: Demand for chief diversity officers grew in 2020
C-suite hiring declined in 2020 from 2019, but chief diversity officer had the biggest increase in hiring relative to peer… Read More »
Why mentorship is an important core value
A company culture focused on mentorship can improve the onboarding process for new employees, support inclusion within the organization and… Read More »
How D&I can deliver a competitive edge
LeadHERship Global CEO Linda Fisk asserts the competitive advantage that organizations can have if they incorporate diversity and inclusion initiatives… Read More »
Why diversity is essential to the wine industry’s future
A slew of dedicated groups are pledging to bring much-needed inclusion and equity to the wine industry, which is not… Read More »
PepsiCo program promotes Black-owned eateries
PepsiCo kicked off a five-year program to help Black-owned restaurants grow sales with a commercial, which launched in late December,… Read More »
Trader Joe’s ramps up diversity, inclusion programs
Trader Joe’s will increase its diversity and inclusion efforts, pledging to set aside 15% of its shelf space to showcase… Read More »