The benefits of prioritizing small talk

Workplace small talk can be very valuable, serving as a way to build trust and setting the stage for deeper… Read More »
Health passes may have a role in future of travel

Digital health passes could affect travel in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with the European Union already debating how… Read More »
Mobile spa opens in Detroit

Detroit resident Brandy Ali, a single mom, has launched the first mobile spa in Michigan: Spa Land Mobile Spa. “A… Read More »
Md. spa uses tech to create touch-free treatments

Touch-Free Wellness Spa has opened in Towson, Md., using robotic and hydro massage chairs, sauna pods and cryotherapy to offer… Read More »
Marriott plans use of AI in hotel design

Marriott International Inc. has announced it will become the world’s first hotel company to employ artificial intelligence to help design… Read More »
TSA Preparing for Busy Spring Break Travel Period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has stepped up its preparation for the typically busy Spring Break travel period. Running between… Read More »
Dr. Oz Helps Save Passenger at Airport

Most people know Mehmet Oz simply as Dr. Oz, who hosts his own daytime television show and makes numerous appearances… Read More »
Emirates Offers Option To Purchase Empty Adjoining Seats

Did you ever feel like buying up two seats on an airplane, just to have the extra room or, especially… Read More »
KLM Goes on Unexpected Six-Hour Flight To Nowhere

In airline circles, ‘flights to nowhere’ have become a popular alternative during the COVID-19 pandemic as some carriers have filled… Read More »
Play Free Unlimited Golf in Paradise With All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotels

World-class golf awaits guests of All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic this spring. And the best part… Read More »
Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende Introduces Dog-Friendly Amenities

Set in a charming colonial Mexican city ranked among the top in the world, Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel… Read More »
FAA to fine passenger $27K after face-covering altercation

The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a $27,500 fine for a passenger who struck a flight attendant after her travel partner… Read More »
House passes $1.9T relief bill with small-business aid

The $1.9 trillion economic relief bill passed by the House includes $175 million for a program to help business owners… Read More »
N.Y. governor opens vaccine access to hotel workers

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded to pleas from the state’s hotel workers Friday by declaring them eligible for COVID-19… Read More »
PBS to feature Santa Fe’s natural, luxury sides

PBS traveler Darley Newman is showcasing Santa Fe, N.M., as part of her “Darley Vacations” show. She features two packages… Read More »
Thompson San Antonio makes ballyhooed debut

The 20-story Thompson San Antonio opened last week in the River Walk area, offering what owners tout as “sophisticated experiences… Read More »
Las Vegas tourist wins $302K on airport slot machine

A Texas woman won $302,000 on an airport slot machine while waiting for a Feb. 25 flight from Las Vegas…. Read More »
Hotels turn nightly vacancies to long-term workspace

Hotels stuck in a pandemic-caused slump that’s projected to persist for several years are filling the gap in some cases… Read More »
Give employees a choice on how to communicate

The pandemic has emphasized that internal communications requires greater choice for employees, writes Kristin Graham, a former Amazon executive. Some… Read More »
$5M campaign aims to improve hotel industry equity

The American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation has launched a $5 million initiative to advance the status of women and… Read More »
“Glass cliffs” and the boards that enable them

Female leaders who are elevated to positions of senior leadership during crises are more likely to discontinue their roles early… Read More »
Southeastern Grocers to increase supplier diversity

Southeastern Grocers is pledging to increase its partnerships with food and personal care suppliers who are 51% owned and managed… Read More »