Black is Beautiful inspires wave of BIPOC brewers
Weathered Souls Brewing co-owner Marcus Baskerville shares his update on Black is Beautiful — an initiative he launched last year… Read More »
King: Business has “a responsibility to humanity”
Bernice King, the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., says she’s optimistic about race relations in the US and… Read More »
Biden calls for DOD to embrace diversity at all levels
President Joe Biden visited the Pentagon for the first time as president on Wednesday, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris… Read More »
Melia Hotels Launches Wedding Package Giveaway for US Frontline Workers
Meliá Hotels International, owner and operator of 390 hotels globally, has announced “The Big Day For Our Biggest Heroes” photo… Read More »
The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island Reopens
Atlantis Paradise Island’s luxury hotel, The Cove, reopened today, February 11, 2021. Guests who stay at the hotel for a minimum… Read More »
Moxy South Beach Debuts as Stylish Celebration of Miami Culture
Miami’s Art Deco District lights up today with the opening of Moxy Miami South Beach. Lightstone, the developers behind three… Read More »
Luxury Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Time to Plan a Getaway In a time of social distancing, all-inclusive resorts have gone the extra mile to ensure… Read More »
Plan at India’s SpiceJet to hive off cargo arm criticised
Banks that have extended loans to cash-strapped SpiceJet (SG, Delhi Int’l) have warned the carrier against any moves to separate… Read More »
Thai Airways’ restructuring plan up for further review
The Thai government has ordered the board of Thai Airways International (TG, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) to conduct “a further review” of… Read More »
FedEx to give $5M to Black colleges
FedEx will give $5 million to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities, building on its existing partnerships with LeMoyne-Owen College,… Read More »
Pakistan to clear cargo carrier AHS Air International
The Pakistani government is reportedly set to dismiss serious allegations against grounded cargo carrier AHS Air International (AHS, Karachi Int’l)… Read More »
Texas’s Envoy Air to retire E140s in mid-2Q21
Envoy Air (MQ, Dallas/Fort Worth) is set to retire its ten EMB-140LRs by early May 2021 after its parent, American… Read More »
Airlines work to expand use of alternative fuels
Airlines are working toward expanded use of alternative fuels through investments and partnerships and are hoping for federal support from… Read More »
N. Atlantic flight path flexibility could save on fuel
With improved satellite technology offering better real-time data on aircraft, air traffic officials will allow carriers to dictate their own… Read More »
Airlines, labor leaders continue to oppose domestic testing mandate
Mandating a negative COVID-19 test for domestic flights would devastate the US airline industry, which has already been decimated by… Read More »
United Airlines resumes flying 737 Max
United Airlines resumed flying the Boeing 737 Max today, with two dozen flights scheduled from its hubs in Denver and… Read More »
Delta CEO: Vaccinations key to open international travel
“Tests and vaccinations are the answer, not quarantine,” Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said in an interview, adding: “Vaccination… 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 »
Royal Caribbean Says Its Waiting on the CDC to Launch Test Voyages
Test cruises are still in a wait-and-see mode. Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mandated that… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Extends Singapore Sailing Season
Royal Caribbean International announced Quantum of the Seas would extend its Singapore season following the success of the safe cruises pilot… Read More »
Ind. community leaders push for hotel tax
Elected officials in the South Bend, Ind., area have joined with business and tourism leaders in pushing for a local… Read More »
Commentary: Hotel gender diversity doesn’t just happen
The hotel industry can improve in several areas to boost the low percentage of women in management, where the pandemic… Read More »
Hard Rock firm buys Nautilus Inn in Daytona Beach, Fla.
The company behind the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach, Fla., has purchased the Nautilus Inn, a longtime family-owned property… Read More »
Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel alterations sought
Developers of the proposed Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel are asking the city to permit design changes including height and… Read More »
Sign of better times: Marriott buys 19 resorts
Marriott International is acquiring 19 resorts with nearly 7,000 rooms in the Caribbean and Central America from Sunwing Travel Group… Read More »
The easiest way to the top is together
The virtual ISPA Stronger Together Summit will provide ISPA members from across the globe with access to elevated professional education… Read More »