MFHA celebrates 25 years of D&I leadership
Join us for the first in a series of webinars that will chronicle the journey and progress of MFHA, its… Read More »
Mental exercises that can make leaders smarter
Relatively simple mind games such as thinking about “If/then” scenarios, wondering “What if?” or walking through the “wish, outcome, obstacle… Read More »
Businesses can’t ignore big societal issues, ex-CEO says
Businesses are increasingly involved in issues of trade, diversity and climate change, says former EY CEO and government official Mark… Read More »
How board diversity leads to success
Corporate boards have historically been composed of primarily white people who looked for people similar to them when seeking additional… Read More »
PepsiCo shares its approach to diversity and inclusion
PepsiCo executive Merary Simeon shares how the company is expanding diversity and inclusion efforts, including with communities and suppliers, and… Read More »
Female vintners call for more inclusion
A group of nine female winemakers say that while progress has been made, ongoing conversations about inclusion and diversity in… Read More »
Hotelier: Consumers demand diversity in hospitality
Hotelier Jersey Banks, co-founder of the Urban Cowboy hotel brand, believes the pandemic presents the hospitality industry with an opportunity… Read More »
Black Lives Matter a 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nominee
Norwegian politician Petter Eide has nominated Black Lives Matter for a 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, lauding the movement’s work “bringing… Read More »
ACLU taps first Black president in 101-year history
The American Civil Liberties Union has elected New York University School Professor Deborah Archer as its leader, the first Black… Read More »
Walmart earmarks $14.3M for groups fighting racism
Walmart has selected 16 nonprofits to receive the first $14.3 million in grants from a $100 million commitment made last… Read More »
Commentary: Giving women a hand up in hospitality
A recent survey of hotel managers found the promotion of women over equally qualified men to be perceived as less… Read More »
Hotel’s “Gambit” move aims to keep losses in check
A room redesign inspired by “The Queen’s Gambit” brings the 21C hotel in Lexington, Ky., into the fold of properties… Read More »
Hotels, coworking firms raise remote office game
The letting of hotel space for temporary office use is taking on permanence as the pandemic-triggered trend exerts its popularity…. Read More »
Vegas, New Orleans, NYC on tap for Virgin Hotels in 2021
Virgin Hotels says it plans to open three new hotels this year, beginning with Las Vegas and following with New… Read More »
Work begins on $1B mixed-use project in Texas
Work is underway on a $1 billion mixed-use development near a multibillion-dollar expansion of Samsung chipmaking facilities in Austin, Texas…. Read More »
Cutting-edge quarters dot French country hotel space
Hotel 48° Nord, a French-Norwegian conception that took eight years to bring to fruition, features 14 self-contained cottages and cabins… Read More »
Planet Hollywood hits Cancun with tsunami of a splash
The Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun made its debut Friday on the shores of Costa Mujeres, bringing 898 rooms, 13… Read More »
JetBlue reveals redesigned business class seats
JetBlue has revealed the redesigned Mint business class seats that will be offered on its new service to London from… Read More »
American brings back pre-order meals
Premium passengers on American Airlines flights between New York and California and most Hawaii flights will again be able to… Read More »
CDC mandate builds on airlines’ mask requirements
The CDC issued an order Friday requiring face coverings on airplanes and all public transportation, strengthening an executive order signed… Read More »
Business travel recovery expected by 2025
A complete recovery of business travel is not expected until 2025, although industry spending this year is projected to be… Read More »
Okla. airport’s terminal project on schedule
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport’s modernization effort is on schedule, with a new baggage claim area set for completion in April…. Read More »