SKY express flights to Rhodes begin with a brand-new Airbus A320neo
SKY express has officially launched its direct, daily flights from Athens to Rhodes, the Greek island that is at the… Read More »
Minneapolis protects laid-off hospitality staff
City Council members in Minneapolis last week approved an ordinance requiring large hotels and event centers to prioritize laid-off staff… Read More »
Alila Napa Valley debuts as Hyatt’s 1,000th hotel
The adults-only Alila Napa Valley, a “restorative retreat” nestled in a California vineyard, is the 1,000th hotel established by Hyatt… Read More »
Peace of mind for a price: “Resort bubble” era opens
Island resorts in venues such as Hawaii and the Caribbean are going beyond coronavirus protocols such a pre-testing for visitors… Read More »
Torpid business travel excites big-bucks investor
A Texas hotel investor who’s in command of more than $1 billion has his eye on the business travel category,… Read More »
Nonprofit nears purchase of historic Maine hotel
A nonprofit group in Presque Isle, Maine, is poised to buy the historic family-owned Northeastland Hotel with help from a… Read More »
Hersha Hospitality sells Fla. hotel after receiving multiple bids
After receiving double-digit offers, Hersha Hospitality Trust made a $31 million deal to sell the Residence Inn Coconut Grove in… Read More »
Blackstone, Starwood Capital to buy Extended Stay in $6B deal
Blackstone Group and Starwood Capital Group have partnered to buy Extended Stay America in a $6 billion deal that is… Read More »
Does your employee value proposition say anything?
Employee value propositions fail when they aren’t specific, are too concerned with competitors and don’t connect on any level with… Read More »
Reclaim your emotional center after one-on-one meetings
Managers conducting one-on-one meetings need to also protect their emotional health by setting breaks between calls, doing audio-only conversations and… Read More »
Report: Gender parity in leadership 130 years away
The world is still 130 years away from achieving gender parity at the highest levels of political leadership if current… Read More »
Chief diversity officer hiring is setting records
Columnist Jeff Green delves into the boom of diversity officer hiring this past year by US corporations, noting that many… Read More »
Nike links executive pay to diversity, inclusion goals
Nike has created a five-year plan to improve diversity and inclusion of women and people of color in leadership roles…. Read More »
Relief fund aims to bring racial parity to farming
The American Rescue Plan includes $4 billion earmarked to assist marginalized farmers from the Black, Native American, Hispanic and Asian… Read More »
Black-owned wineries are looking to raise awareness
There are few Black-owned wineries in the US, according to Longevity Wines founder and president of the Association of African… Read More »
Q&A: Starbucks incoming Chairwoman Mellody Hobson
Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson will become the only Black chairwoman of an S&P 500 company board when she takes… Read More »
Africa’s first hotel robots score hit with guests
Hotel Sky in Sandton, Johannesburg, opened in November with Ariel, Lexi and Micah on staff, the first robots to be… Read More »
Travel app to give away free flights for a year
A contest from the travel app App in the Air will give away a year of free flights to one… Read More »
Air Canada, Starbucks partner for new rewards program
Air Canada’s new partnership with Starbucks will allow frequent flyers to link their accounts and earn points when they top… Read More »
United increases flights to vacation destinations
United Airlines has increased the frequency of flights on its summer schedule to Mexico, as well as some destinations in… Read More »
FAA extends policy on unruly air passengers
The Federal Aviation Administration will extend its “unruly-passenger zero-tolerance policy,” originally in place through the end of March, until the… Read More »
Delta Air Lines expanding service to Alaska this summer
Delta Air Lines is expanding its summer schedule to Alaska, adding several new routes and increasing frequency or aircraft size… Read More »