New factor in hotel choice: Sustainability
Sustainability can join the selling points for hotel selection thanks to a formula developed by the corporate lodging platform HRS…. Read More »
JetBlue is expanding into travel tech
JetBlue is trying to expand into a travel tech company to create more stability, says Eash Sundaram, JetBlue’s chief digital… Read More »
Partnership between Loews, Omni reflects new normal
A new partnership between Loews Hotels & Co. and Omni Hotels & Resorts will promote collaboration and cross-marketing with focus… Read More »
Lag in business travel may become permanent
The effect of the pandemic on the business travel industry has been 10 times more serious than both the Sept…. Read More »
Vaccinations put seniors in the mood — to travel
Some travel advisors are seeing an uptick in bookings with more than half coming from seniors who are vaccinated or… Read More »
Southwest extends Colo. service past the ski season
Southwest Airlines has extended through June 5 service from Denver to Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden, Colo., and Montrose… Read More »
Alaska adds new routes between Calif. and Mont.
Alaska Airlines is adding new seasonal routes between California and two Montana destinations. The airline will fly to Kalispell from… Read More »
United and American Airlines To Vaccinate Employees Against COVID-19
Two major U.S. airlines will begin vaccinating their respective workforces against COVID-19 using the freshly-approved, single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine,… Read More »
What Every US Airline Is Doing To Keep Passengers Safe
Safe Travels Through the Friendly Skies Airlines have stepped up their health and safety initiatives in response to the COVID-19… Read More »
First Look at the Newly Reimagined Rooms at Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort
Inspired by Disney’s hit animated film ‘Moana’, the Polynesian Village Resort received a makeover in preparation for Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary… Read More »
Private Jet Service Highlights Atlantis Cove Bahamas Packages
The Cove Atlantis, the luxury wing of Bahamas mega-resort Atlantis, is providing premium clients with an opportunity to shake off their… Read More »
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Meet With Confidence Program
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced it is expanding its Meet with Confidence program to include resources, technology and tools for hybrid… Read More »
Should you use personal email addresses for business?
Severing the link between individuals and email addresses could optimize workflow and create better processes. Here is a look at… Read More »
Australia’s travel ban now goes into June
International travel to Australia is banned until June 17, the government has announced. Australians who want to leave the country… Read More »
Extravagance continues with 2nd Xcaret resort in Mexico
The Hotel Xcaret Arte in Riviera Maya, Mexico, will showcase Maya culture while regaling travelers with 900 suites, 10 bars… Read More »
The bundled event is falling apart
One of the longterm effects of the pandemic on the travel industry will be the unbundling of events, writes Brian… Read More »
Classic Vacations purchase signals upswing for upscale
Expedia Group has agreed to sell high-end trip provider Classic Vacations to the Najafi Companies, a private equity firm whose… Read More »
Southwest adds 7 new routes, increasing Fla. service
Southwest Airlines is adding seven new routes, increasing service on others and extending planned seasonal service. Many of the additional… Read More »
Travel advisors learning to work smarter
Travel advisors have used the pandemic to change the way they do business and manage their business. Some are getting… Read More »
What does authentic thought leadership look like?
Being a thought leader in your industry requires a strong belief in your messaging, which itself is inspired by “a… Read More »
Here are simple ways leaders can use their power
Leaders at all levels have the opportunity to create change by pointing out what’s not working, presenting possible solutions and… Read More »
D&I needs localized communication, context
Diversity, inclusion and belonging efforts require localized initiatives for each office, including communication about the cultural and historical context behind… Read More »
Cast the net wider for diversity in governance
Expanding corporate boards and limiting members’ tenure are two ways to increase diversity in the field of governance, writes Rani… Read More »
Diversity and inclusion at the heart of Clorox’s mission
As racial tension flared across the US in 2020, Clorox stepped up support for Black communities and other people of… Read More »
Wine education should make room for candid DEI talks
Wine educator and Slik Wines co-founder Kyla Peal has been busy hosting virtual events and talking candidly with industry leaders… Read More »
Chipotle exec pay tied to sustainability, diversity goals
Chipotle Mexican Grill will begin tying 10% of company executives’ incentive pay to targets related to sustainability and diversity, the… Read More »