India’s SpiceJet wins reprieve from lessor in $25.6mn case
SpiceJet (SG, Delhi Int’l) and Irish lessor Goshawk have been urged to mutually mediate by a UK court, as the… Read More »
DHL to turn UK unit into long-haul arm, targets Austrian AOC
DHL Express has announced it will transform its European airline operations with the United Kingdom’s DHL Air (D0, East Midlands)… Read More »
Can you break the 80/20 rule?
Travel advisors are all too familiar with the Pareto Principal, better known as the 80/20 rule. Though 20% of the… Read More »
Breeze takes flight Thursday from Tampa
Breeze, the new airline created by JetBlue’s founder David Neeleman, will make its maiden flight Thursday from Tampa, Fla. It… Read More »
Arizona dining figure Sam Fox plans Phoenix hotel
Internationally noted Arizona restaurateur Sam Fox plans to open an upscale hotel in Phoenix in 2023, featuring a cosmopolitan mix… Read More »
‘Explor-cation’ brings Hyatt guests up close and local
Hyatt Hotels is affording guests in-depth engagement in local destinations at select hotels across the globe through a program called… Read More »
Architects show off designs for sustainable floating hotel
Design firm Margot Krasojevic Architects has released its concept for the Recycled Ocean Plastic Resort, which would be built on… Read More »
Industrial heritage rests lightly in Pittsburgh hotel
Pittsburgh’s manufacturing history harmonizes with contemporary comfort in the city’s new Industrialist Hotel, once the site of American Standard’s downtown… Read More »
Plans unveiled for water park with hotel in Maricopa, Ariz.
PHX Surf LLC has announced plans to build a new entertainment development in Maricopa, Ariz. Plans for the 71-acre project… Read More »
Flexibility is key to sweeping Airbnb innovations
Airbnb has revamped its website, app and policies to afford greater flexibility to travelers in anticipation of a surge in… Read More »
Vaccine progress prompts new, improved hotel outlook
PwC has revised its earlier hotel recovery forecast upward in light of the faster-than-expected deployment of coronavirus vaccines. The firm… Read More »
How building trust can improve the economy
Trust is a powerful concept that affects business’ ability to invest, to increase productivity and ultimately to improve GDP, as… Read More »
Speak up for people to increase their loyalty
Bosses who advocate for employees and use creative ways to point out inequalities are not only doing the right thing… Read More »
Black communities had most startup growth during pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic, startup growth was strongest in Black neighborhoods, particularly those in affluent areas of Atlanta, Houston and… Read More »
GLAAD: Brands struggle with LGBTQ inclusion
A study from GLAAD and Procter & Gamble shows that 61% of advertisers and 28% of agencies fear negative consequences… Read More »
Accountability needed for corporate pledges
Several corporations were moved to make diversity pledges last year following the murder of George Floyd, but there needs to… Read More »
Dollar General showcases health, diversity in report
Dollar General’s annual “Serving Others Report” for 2020 highlights how the food retailer met the challenges of the pandemic while… Read More »
Nasdaq’s board diversity rule spurs progress
Fortune recaps the progress made following Nasdaq’s board diversity rule proposed last year, pegging 65 female and 47 BIPOC board… Read More »
Can restaurant owners be entrusted with systemic change?
Jaya Saxena delves into the equity promises made this past year by restaurant owners, like the Submarine Hospitality group and… Read More »
Target aims to show it’s serious about diversity
The killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer last year heightened Target’s focus on diversity and inclusion and… Read More »
TWA Hotel at JFK now offers roller skating
New York’s TWA Hotel now has a novel amenity — roller skating on the tarmac at John F. Kennedy International… Read More »
United promotes vaccinations with sweepstakes offer for free travel
MileagePlus members who upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination to United Airlines’ mobile app by June 22 will be entered in… Read More »
American, JetBlue to stream NBA games
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways will soon stream National Basketball Association games live on international flights equipped with Viasat high-speed… Read More »
Study: Most COVID-19 cases caught by pre-flight tests
The University of Oxford researchers found that a trial testing program operated by American Airlines and British Airways caught more… Read More »
Alaska begins Seattle to Cincinnati-area service
Alaska Airlines has begun service between Seattle and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport with an eye toward business travelers. “The No…. Read More »
Don’t expect green light for US-UK travel yet
The Biden administration is resisting pressure from the travel industry to reopen travel with the UK, deferring to a decision… Read More »