Eurowings eyes more bases outside DACH countries
Gearing up for pan-European expansion, Eurowings (EW, Düsseldorf Int’l) is in talks with numerous airports and local authorities over plans… Read More »
Azerbaijan’s Silk Way West orders five 777 freighters
Silk Way West Airlines (7L, Baku) has placed an order for five B777-200Fs from Boeing with deliveries scheduled between 2023… Read More »
Undisclosed customer orders 30 E195-E2s
Embraer (EMB, Sao Jose dos Campos) says it has secured an order for thirty E195-E2s from an undisclosed customer. The… Read More »
Nigeria’s Chanchangi Airlines eyes relaunch, granted new ATL
Chanchangi Airlines (NCH, Kaduna Int’l) appears to be making another attempt to return to commercial operations, having been re-issued with… Read More »
India’s Vistara plans to launch US ops in late 3Q21
Vistara (UK, Delhi Int’l) has applied for a Foreign Air Carrier Permit (FACP) and an exemption to launch commercial services… Read More »
Shareholders of Mexico’s Interjet approve bankruptcy
Shareholders in Interjet (AIJ, Toluca) have reached an agreement for the company to enter commercial bankruptcy under Mexican law with… Read More »
Pakistan gov’t greenlights radical restructuring at PIA
The Cabinet of Pakistan has tentatively approved a restructuring plan for PIA – Pakistan International Airlines (PK, Islamabad Quaid-e-Azam Int’l)… Read More »
Two Myanmar-based Airlines partnered with Hitit
Hitit continues to expand its footprint throughout Asia with two more partnership agreements. Myanmar Airways International and Air KBZ, the… Read More »
A guide to protecting business finances
Insurance, regular credit checks and frequent reviews of operating expenses are among expert tips for protecting business finances. This guide… Read More »
5 ways to adapt to Apple’s privacy initiative
Behavioral economist Julian Runge and media strategist Eric Seufert explain how Apple’s new privacy settings that launched Monday are upending… Read More »
Travelers drawn to CTV, digital video ads
A Magnite survey conducted by Lucid found that 56% of consumers involved in travel-making decisions say travel ads on connected… Read More »
Client concerns
This week, we asked what concerns your clients have about traveling. Texas-based advisor Linda de Sosa notes that she and… Read More »
New host agency caters to independent contractors
The TAGiclub is a new host agency by The Appointment Group designed for independent contractors and “displaced agents.” The agency… Read More »
Hawaii lawmakers pass reporting requirement for REITs
The Hawaii Legislature has passed a bill including certain tax reporting and notification requirements for REITs. However, Scott Winer of… Read More »
Hotel sector embraces sustainability
Hotels are responding to demand for green practices, especially by younger guests who are increasingly prioritizing sustainability in their decisions… Read More »
MGM Resorts CEO: Las Vegas occupancy rates on the rise
MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle said during a call with investors this week that he thinks the Las Vegas… Read More »
Spa at Beverly Hills Hotel updates look
The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa in California has reopened after an extensive design update. “The fresh and stylishly elegant new… Read More »
Marriott to add new hotel in UAE
Marriott International will be adding The St. Regis Downtown Dubai to its luxury footprint in the United Arab Emirates after… Read More »
Report: Diversity doesn’t see huge shift in 2020
The 2021 Women in Hospitality Industry Leadership report from the Castell Project found that diversity in hospitality leadership did not… Read More »
How to make meaningful change with DEI initiatives
Leaders can take steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion at work, starting by ensuring that conditions at the company… Read More »
Are you changing business models or the mission?
Your company’s “strategic through-line” about who you serve, your mission and differentiators will always be there, and it’s business models… Read More »
Execs weigh in on DE&I training, communication
Learning and talent executives share lessons learned on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including how and why such training can… Read More »
Walmart adds early-payment plan to diversity efforts
As part of its diversity initiatives, Walmart is expanding its early-payment program by allowing some smaller suppliers to hand-pick invoices… Read More »
Calif. farmer remains committed to Asian community
California farmer Kristyn Leach candidly shares some of the hardships she has endured this past year due to the impact… Read More »
How George Floyd’s killing spurred change at Target
The murder of George Floyd so close to Target’s headquarters a year ago spurred CEO Brian Cornell to increase the… Read More »
Lee Initiative program grows to mentor more female chefs
The Lee Initiative’s Women Culinary and Spirits program, founded in 2018 by Kentucky chef Edward Lee and managing director Lindsay… Read More »