Mont. lawmakers debate bills focused on transgender youth
A Montana House committee has debated two bills related to transgender youth: one that would bar students from participating on… Read More »
Chef JJ Johnson calls for inclusion in restaurant industry
Chef and restaurateur JJ Johnson launched rice bowl concept FieldTrip in 2019 in New York City’s Harlem, created a program… Read More »
How Domino’s aims to improve diversity, inclusion
Domino’s is supporting diversity and inclusion by creating employee resource groups, contributing to organizations that support Black communities and starting… Read More »
Restaurant, farm groups applaud Biden immigration reform
The National Restaurant Association and United Farm Workers have expressed support of President Joe Biden’s recent introduction of the US… Read More »
United Airlines Reports Massive COVID-19-Related Losses
United Airlines announced COVID-19 related restrictions and concerns resulted in a loss of $7.1 billion in 2020. The carrier announced during… Read More »
US Airlines Reach Agreements on Payroll Support Funds
U.S. airlines have begun receiving their first disbursements under the second round of payroll support funding as part of the $900… Read More »
Marriott Expects Nearly 100 Asia Pacific Properties to Open in 2021
Marriott International, Inc. continues to expand its portfolio, expecting to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021, bringing more… Read More »
Riviera Maya Hotels to Offer Free COVID-19 Tests to International Travelers
The head of the Riviera Maya Hotel Association (AHRM) has announced the vast majority of hotels in the region will provide the… Read More »
Pacific Princess Being Dropped From Princess Cruises’ Fleet
Princess Cruises today announced that it has sold its passenger cruise ship, Pacific Princess, to an undisclosed buyer. In its statement,… Read More »
Cruise Line First to Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Passengers
A cruise company in the United Kingdom has revealed all passengers who book a sailing must receive the COVID-19 vaccine at least… Read More »
Atlas Ocean Voyages Joins Ensemble’s Portfolio of Preferred Suppliers
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the luxury adventure line scheduled to inaugurate service in July, joined Ensemble Travel Group’s roster of preferred… Read More »
New Ocean Cruise Ships Entering Service in 2021
New Cruise Ships Debuting in 2021 Despite the virtual shutdown of the cruise industry last year, more than 20 new… Read More »
American Airlines receives another $3.1bn in payroll support
American Airlines Group has secured at least USD3.09 billion from the US Treasury as part of the government’s Payroll Support… Read More »
Benefits of establishing a DBA
A “doing business as” name can benefit companies by establishing different identities for vendors and customers, business advocate Deborah Sweeney… Read More »
Norwegian wins gov’t backing for plan – with conditions
Norway’s government has announced that it supports Norwegian’s new rescue plan to avoid bankruptcy, a change from its position adopted… Read More »
Biden will keep travel bans despite new testing mandate
As the aviation industry works with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to clarify the details of required COVID-19… Read More »
Southwest marks 50th anniversary with $50 flights
Southwest Airlines is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a sale that offers many domestic flights for $50.
Bulgaria Air parent to issue $9.3mn bond; announces Dubai
Bulgarian Airways Group, the owner of flag carrier Bulgaria Air (FB, Sofia), announced in a stock exchange filing on January… Read More »
Business travel lag sets off widespread economic decline
A sharp reduction in business travel that may last for years is having a ripple effect on the economy in… Read More »
FedEx announces 6,300 lay-offs, dual-hub in Europe
FedEx Express (FX, Memphis Int’l) plans to lay-off up to 6,300 employees in Europe as it nears the completion of… Read More »
Galactic Starcruiser hotel previewed on digital media
Disney World’s much-ballyhooed, partly built Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel went on display via Instagram recently as the year of… Read More »
FAA confirms slot waiver extension over LCC objections
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed its tentative proposal to extend a slot usage waiver at seven airports across… Read More »
Thai Airways pockets $90mn from sale of fuel supplier stake
Thai Airways International (TG, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) has announced in a stock market filing that it sold a 15.5% stake in… Read More »
May opening set for Universal Beijing Resort in China
Pre-opening preparations are underway at the new Universal Beijing Resort in China ahead of its May opening. The resort will… Read More »
Travel advisors report uptick in sales
Travel advisors with Oasis Travel Network report that business is on the upswing as the pandemic recovery starts. CEO Lee… Read More »
Conn. hotel, spa invites work-from-home crowd
Norwich Inn & Spa in Connecticut is inviting people to take a break for a midday spa treatment. In addition,… Read More »