EgyptAir mulls in-house flights to Israel
EgyptAir (MS, Cairo Int’l) has submitted an official request to the Israeli authorities for a permit to launch in-house services… Read More »
Utah’s Breeze Airways nears full certification
Breeze Airways (MXY, Salt Lake City) is in the home straight in terms of its certification drive after the US… Read More »
Google unveils free booking links, enhanced options
Google is removing fees from its hotel booking links as of today in a shift that includes expanding choices for… Read More »
130-plus UAE restaurants link to new Marriott platform
Marriott International lists more than 130 United Arab Emirates restaurants in a new online dining platform for the Middle East,… Read More »
Vaccines pave way for return of business travel
The distribution of coronavirus vaccines worldwide should help speed up a rebound in global business and leisure travel, industries hard… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to restart service to Hawaii’s Kauai
Alaska Airlines will resume service to Kauai April 5 as the island prepares to join Hawaii’s program allowing visitors presenting… Read More »
Vaccine requirements make US travelers feel safer
A new poll by The Points Guy finds that Americans find it reassuring if a travel destination requires visitors be… Read More »
American Express poll shows wanderlust in fine health
Pent-up desire for travel is much in evidence in a new poll conducted a year into the pandemic. The American… Read More »
Travel advisors report lots of last-minute travel
Travel advisors say business so far this year is a mixed bag with some travelers rescheduling or canceling trips while… Read More »
Report: Casino resort may be be in cards for NYC
Bally’s Corp., Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts reportedly are vying to bring a casino resort to New York City,… Read More »
Eagle Hospitality Trust to auction 15 US hotels
Singapore-listed Eagle Hospitality Trust is holding a stalking-horse auction for 15 US hotel properties with a starting price of $470… Read More »
Miami chosen for Kayak’s foray into hotel trade
The travel search engine company Kayak has entered the hotel business in partnership with the Life House chain, planning the… Read More »
$1.4B purchase by Hilton Grand Vacations signals upturn
Hilton Grand Vacations, a timeshare spinoff from Hilton Worldwide, says it plans to purchase Diamond Resorts International for $1.4 billion…. Read More »
Yucatan resort up next for Hilton-Playa partnership
Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Playa Hotels & Resorts will open their second all-inclusive property in Playa del Carmen, Mexico,… Read More »
Hotel tax bumped in Portland, Ore., to aid tourism
The city tax on hotels and vacation rentals in Portland, Ore., will rise to 3% from 2% after June 30… Read More »
Study finds whisky brands are lacking diversity
In an analysis of the biggest 150 whisky brands’ Instagram feeds, only 36% of photos feature women, while 82% feature… Read More »
Fed aims for broader diversity at senior levels
Research by the Federal Reserve across its 12 regional banks shows progress in increasing diversity among the highest echelons, with… Read More »
Southwest Airlines establishes scholarship program
Southwest Airlines has established a scholarship program whose intent is “to build a diverse talent pipeline and highlight the importance… Read More »
Marddy’s expansion sets out to combat gentrification
Atlanta-based Marddy’s — a shared-kitchen collective for Black startup food brands — is expanding to its second location in Pittsburgh… Read More »
Goldman pledges $10B to support Black women
Goldman Sachs will award $10 billion in equity and grants to projects that support Black women during the next 10… Read More »
HR leaders offer tips for diversity and inclusion
Achieve greater diversity, equity and inclusion by being clear about expectations, personalizing the efforts and holding executives accountable, HR leaders… Read More »
SurveyMonkey CEO: Show employees you care about them
SurveyMonkey starts with values, and leaders have to show employees that they are living them, including in benefits and hiring… Read More »
Why boldness alone is not a leadership strategy
Boldness is a valuable trait, but too much of it can create mistakes and toxicity at work, writes Jennifer V…. Read More »
Conflict is part of productive discussions about D&I
Effective diversity and inclusion efforts are not simply about people getting along but about creating a safe environment where everyone… Read More »
Charades-based app teaches about Black culture, history
Black software developers are creating mobile apps to teach about many topics, including social issues and Black culture. This article… Read More »
MFHA presents the Seva Global cultural competency workshop
MFHA invites you to join us on March 30, 2 p.m. ET, for the Growing Business Through Understanding Cultures webinar…. Read More »