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Wynn Resorts has withdrawn its bid to develop a resort-casino in Yokohama, Japan, but says it remains interested in the… Read More »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 »
Hawaii resort wins U.S. News “best hotels of 2021” race
Hawaii’s Four Seasons Resort Lanai heads this year’s edition of U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of top hotels across… Read More »
American expands VeriFLY app to all US airports
American Airlines has expanded availability of its VeriFLY health passport app to passengers flying to eight countries from any US… Read More »
LAX fully equipped with ID scanners
Los Angeles International Airport is the first to install automated photo ID scanners at all its Transportation Security Administration security… Read More »
Delta, Alitalia partner on COVID-tested flights
Delta Air Lines and Alitalia are codesharing on Delta’s COVID-tested flights between Rome and Atlanta and the Italian carrier’s flights… Read More »
“Bleisure” travel will redefine business travel
Steven Schumacher of Discover Dunwoody believes business travel will return but he thinks many business travelers will combine business with… Read More »
American expands Apple partnership to offer books
American Airlines passengers can now access a selection of books from Oprah’s Book Club on Apple Books. This expands an… Read More »
Southwest sponsors writing competition
Southwest Airlines is teaming with Wattpad to host a writing contest that challenges participants to submit “stories of kindness rooted… Read More »