Miami chosen for Kayak’s foray into hotel trade
The travel search engine company Kayak has entered the hotel business in partnership with the Life House chain, planning the… Read More »
$1.4B purchase by Hilton Grand Vacations signals upturn
Hilton Grand Vacations, a timeshare spinoff from Hilton Worldwide, says it plans to purchase Diamond Resorts International for $1.4 billion…. Read More »
Yucatan resort up next for Hilton-Playa partnership
Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Playa Hotels & Resorts will open their second all-inclusive property in Playa del Carmen, Mexico,… Read More »
Hotel tax bumped in Portland, Ore., to aid tourism
The city tax on hotels and vacation rentals in Portland, Ore., will rise to 3% from 2% after June 30… Read More »
Study finds whisky brands are lacking diversity
In an analysis of the biggest 150 whisky brands’ Instagram feeds, only 36% of photos feature women, while 82% feature… Read More »
Fed aims for broader diversity at senior levels
Research by the Federal Reserve across its 12 regional banks shows progress in increasing diversity among the highest echelons, with… Read More »
Southwest Airlines establishes scholarship program
Southwest Airlines has established a scholarship program whose intent is “to build a diverse talent pipeline and highlight the importance… Read More »
Marddy’s expansion sets out to combat gentrification
Atlanta-based Marddy’s — a shared-kitchen collective for Black startup food brands — is expanding to its second location in Pittsburgh… Read More »
Goldman pledges $10B to support Black women
Goldman Sachs will award $10 billion in equity and grants to projects that support Black women during the next 10… Read More »
HR leaders offer tips for diversity and inclusion
Achieve greater diversity, equity and inclusion by being clear about expectations, personalizing the efforts and holding executives accountable, HR leaders… Read More »
SurveyMonkey CEO: Show employees you care about them
SurveyMonkey starts with values, and leaders have to show employees that they are living them, including in benefits and hiring… Read More »
Why boldness alone is not a leadership strategy
Boldness is a valuable trait, but too much of it can create mistakes and toxicity at work, writes Jennifer V…. Read More »
Conflict is part of productive discussions about D&I
Effective diversity and inclusion efforts are not simply about people getting along but about creating a safe environment where everyone… Read More »
Charades-based app teaches about Black culture, history
Black software developers are creating mobile apps to teach about many topics, including social issues and Black culture. This article… Read More »
MFHA presents the Seva Global cultural competency workshop
MFHA invites you to join us on March 30, 2 p.m. ET, for the Growing Business Through Understanding Cultures webinar…. Read More »
Yucatan resort up next for Hilton-Playa partnership
Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Playa Hotels & Resorts will open their second all-inclusive property in Playa del Carmen, Mexico,… Read More »
COVID-19 travel insurance becoming a necessity
COVID-19 insurance policies are becoming a standard part of travel and is mandatory in some countries. Coverage usually includes testing,… Read More »
IATA says Travel Pass can eliminate virus test fraud
The International Air Transport Association is touting its Travel Pass as a way to establish reliable proof of negative coronavirus… Read More »
United CEO still betting on business, international travel
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby contends that business travel will bounce back and the human desire for face-to-face connection will… Read More »
Thailand lowers quarantine period for travelers
Thailand is loosening restrictions on foreign travelers next month, reducing from 14 to seven the number of quarantine days for… Read More »
Delta Air Lines adding in-flight contactless payment
Starting March 16, Delta Air Lines will offer passengers contactless payment for in-flight purchases. The service will start with earbuds… Read More »
Vaccines pave way for return of business travel
The distribution of coronavirus vaccines worldwide should help speed up a rebound in global business and leisure travel, industries hard… Read More »
American Express poll shows willingness to travel
Pent-up desire for travel is much evident in a poll conducted a year into the pandemic. The American Express Travel:… Read More »
Vaccines pave the way for return of business travel
The distribution of coronavirus vaccines worldwide will facilitate the return of the global business and leisure travel industries, which have… Read More »
Southwest Airlines establishes scholarship program
Southwest Airlines has established a scholarship program whose intent is “to build a diverse talent pipeline and highlight the importance… Read More »
US airline jobs continue rebound
The Transportation Department reports that 713,949 people held airline jobs in mid-January, up from 694,638 in December and a low… Read More »