McDonald’s CEO: Communication key to employee support
Communication has been key to keeping McDonald’s and its franchisees and employees feeling confident in the business even as COVID-19… Read More »
Keep your emotions from running the show
Obsessive thoughts about things beyond our control can smother creativity and block good decision-making, writes Ed Batista, who suggests learning… Read More »
How employee groups can improve diversity and insights
Companies can create a sense of diversity and inclusion by encouraging the creation of employee resource groups and supporting the… Read More »
Alaska appoints its first female COO
Alaska has appointed Constance von Muehlen as its new COO, effective April 3, 2021. She recently served as senior vice… Read More »
NBA players combine passion for wine and social issues
NBA player and wine lover Josh Hart started the Diversity In Wine Scholarship Program to create a more inclusive industry,… Read More »
Harris Teeter summit searches for supplier diversity
Harris Teeter is looking to add a more diverse range of suppliers to its network and planning a virtual summit… Read More »
N.Y., D.C. chefs come together to fight against racism
Recent anti-Asian sentiment and violence have moved renowned Washington, D.C., restaurateur Danny Lee to action with an April fundraising event… Read More »
NYC eateries speak out against anti-Asian violence
Asian and Asian-American restaurateurs and advocacy groups in New York City are bringing awareness to the wave of violence they… Read More »
Getting well means wellness for hotels seeing surge
Demand for wellness-focused accommodations never has been greater, travel writer Debbi Kickham reports, and remote retreats such as Songstam Hotels… Read More »
Is the upgrade to a first class seat worth it?
With travel demand down, the cost for business class and first class seats on most airlines has decreased, often making… Read More »
Alaska adds flights between Minneapolis and Anchorage
Alaska Airlines is adding summer service between Anchorage and Minneapolis-St. Paul starting June 19. Last week, the airline resumed flights… Read More »
US eyes relaxing some travel restrictions in May
The Biden administration is reportedly planning to relax travel restrictions in May across borders with Mexico and Canada and on… Read More »
Delta, WestJet offer reciprocal benefits to elite flyers
Delta Air Lines is expanding its partnership with WestJet to give elite frequent flyers reciprocal benefits on the Canadian airline…. Read More »
$10B in flight vouchers have gone untouched
US airlines issued more than $10 billion vouchers for unused travel in 2020, and so far travelers are not using… Read More »
US air passengers top 1M mark for 10 straight days
March 20 was the 10th consecutive day that the Transportation Security Administration screened more than a million passengers at US… Read More »
The special liveries sported by American Airlines aircraft
Special liveries sported by American Airlines planes include aircraft painted to spotlight its membership in the Oneworld alliance and several… Read More »
United Airlines brings back in-flight Snack Shop
United Airlines is bringing back in-flight snack purchases on select routes starting April 1 with a revamped menu and adding… Read More »
TSA expands Precheck, adding South American airlines
The Transportation Security Administration has expanded its Precheck expedited screening program by adding four South American airlines to the program…. Read More »
A4A, industry advocating to reopen international travel
Airlines for America joined labor and travel industry groups in urging the Biden administration to partner with stakeholders to set… Read More »
Air Canada begins restoring international routes
Air Canada plans to restart some international routes in May, selling tickets to Jamaica, New York, Tokyo, Mexico City, and… Read More »
JetBlue partners in Aruba health pass trial
JetBlue and The Commons Project Foundation partnered with Aruba’s government and two COVID-19 testing companies to create the CommonPass platform,… Read More »
Amtrak Reveals Details for a ‘Reinvention’ of the Rail Line
Amtrak made a big splash recently with the unveiling of its new New York City home, the Moynihan Train Hall,… Read More »
Amtrak Launches Northeast Getaway Sale
Amtrak customers can now buy discounted tickets in the northeast from March 23 to March 26, 2021 with the Northeast Getaway Sale…. Read More »
Swissport increase its air cargo business at Vienna Airport
The expansion of Swissport’s cargo business at Vienna Airport is officially underway following the signing of a lease agreement for… Read More »
Some hotels could see faster recovery
Hotels experienced a sharp and sudden downturn last year amid the pandemic, but there is reason to be optimistic about… Read More »
Upscale hotel corraled by Texas stockyards redeveloper
A four-star hotel is scheduled to open today in a development with the unlikely name Mule Alley — an apt… Read More »