Cruise Ship Transformed Into COVID-19 Vaccine Center
A Swiss cruise ship limited by travel restrictions has been transformed into a COVID-19 vaccination center. According to Reuters, regional officials… Read More »
Cozumel Considering Opening Cruise Operations to European Lines
With the cruise industry at a standstill, officials representing Cozumel are reaching out to European cruise lines to schedule possible sailings to… Read More »
Utah’s Breeze Airways adds first E190
Breeze Airways (MXY, Salt Lake City) has taken delivery of its first E190, one of fifteen to be dry-leased from… Read More »
Boeing targets 2021 for B737-7 deliveries, 2023 for the -10
Boeing (BOE, Chicago O’Hare) is hoping to complete the certification of its smallest B737 MAX Family variant, the B737-7, and… Read More »
Australia’s Qantas, Alliance Airlines ink capacity deal
A new capacity deal between Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) and Alliance Airlines (QQ, Brisbane Int’l) will see the replacement… Read More »
UPS Airlines takes redelivery of first upgraded A300(F)
UPS Airlines (5X, Louisville Int’l) has taken redelivery of the first of fifty-two A300-600Fs featuring upgraded avionics, extending the freighters’… Read More »
Fly Angola resumes flights after completing certification
Privately-owned Fly Angola (FLA, Luanda) has used the COVID-19 downturn to overhaul its aircraft and secure its own Air Operator’s… Read More »
Ireland’s Stobart Air to be sold this month – Esken
Esken Limited, known as Stobart Group until it formally changed its name on February 3, remains committed to offloading its… Read More »
Bahamasair to reduce staff through early retirement
Bahamasair (UP, Nassau Int’l) is to reintroduce an early retirement programme as the flag carrier looks to cut costs further… Read More »
Former SA Express executives under investigation
Former executives and directors of South African Express (EXY, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) will be subpoenaed to appear before a High… Read More »
YouTube influencer has designated slots room at Plaza
The Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has opened Brian Christopher Slots at the Plaza, a special area dedicated… Read More »
Expected Mardi Gras hotel bump won’t match typical year
New Orleans hoteliers project 50%-60% occupancy during the weekend before Mardi Gras, a sharp rise from recent weekends but well… Read More »
Great Wolf Lodge in Ill. plans Thursday reopening
Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Ill., will implement its Paw Pledge Program when it reopens Thursday. The program includes measures… Read More »
Japan casino-resorts: Wynn out for now, Mohegan bidding
Wynn Resorts has withdrawn its bid to develop a resort-casino in Yokohama, Japan, but says it remains interested in the… Read More »
Simon Property creates SPAC with $300M target value
Simon Property Group has set a target value of $300 million for its new special purpose acquisition company, known as… Read More »
Super Bowl inspires Fla., Mo. chefs to swap regional fare
Chef Douglas Rodriguez of Hotel Haya in Tampa, Fla., and chef Ian Wortham of Crossroads Hotel in Kansas City, Mo.,… Read More »
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Where do consumers prefer to eat plant-based products?
Consumers’ preferences for plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products vary between restaurant meals and grocery purchases, according to research… Read More »
3 ways to be the boss while making friends
Managers don’t have to forgo workplace friendships, but they do need to have boundaries, avoid cliques and rely on “structured… Read More »
4 steps to bring change to your world
If you want to make a difference, choose a cause to support and figure out what skills and resources you… Read More »
Fed survey: Minority-owned firms worst hit by pandemic
A Federal Reserve survey of 9,693 small businesses showed a general downturn in revenue due to the coronavirus crisis, but… Read More »
How to build a more diverse workforce
Employers can build a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture by providing targeted internships, scholarships and mentorships to employees from… Read More »
New wave of apps focus on keeping food delivery local
New food delivery apps including Traiilo, Black and Mobile, and Chowbus are aiming to offer an alternative to large third-party… Read More »
Natural Grocers looks to raise $60K for HBCUs
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will give 1% earned on all purchases Feb. 28 to support Historically Black Colleges and… Read More »
Kroger gives $3M to 4 groups working for racial equity
The Kroger Co. Foundation has awarded a total of $3 million to four groups that are working toward racial equity… Read More »
$300M Margaritaville Resort to open in NYC
A March opening is planned for the $300 million, 29-story Margaritaville Resort Times Square in New York City. The announcement… Read More »