Visiting family top reason for travel in 2021
While 42% of those surveyed by travel tech firm Impala expect to make travel plans this year, 27% will wait… Read More »
Reclassifying employees carries risks
Travel agencies who are thinking of cutting the budget by converting employees to independent contractors need to do their homework,… Read More »
DiamondRock sells Virgin Islands hotel for $35M
DiamondRock Hospitality has sold the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas, the US Virgin Islands’ largest hotel, for $35 million…. Read More »
IHG forecasts travel demand to rebound in US
InterContinental Hotels Group predicts a busy summer of travel in the US as continued COVID-19 vaccinations and easing restrictions boost… Read More »
What lies ahead for hotels this year?
Barry Sternlicht of Starwood Property Trust says it’s going to take “a while” for convention travel to return, whereas leisure… Read More »
Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca, Calif., to debut June 29
Great Wolf Lodge water park resort in Manteca, Calif., will host a sneak peek event June 15-28 before officially opening… Read More »
Star woos Crown with $6.6B bid, eyes $9.4B empire
The Star Entertainment Group has placed an $6.6 billion value on rival Crown Resorts in a merger proposal aimed at… Read More »
Severe Q1 hit, uneven rebound disclosed by Marriott
Marriott International reported a first-quarter net loss of $11 million after reaping a $31 million profit in the same period… Read More »
China’s Atour chain reportedly seeks $2B US listing
Shanghai-based Atour is responding to the tourism rebound in China by exploring an initial public offering in the US that… Read More »
Fine-tune critical thinking for better leadership
For leaders to improve and develop their problem-solving skills, there are five key areas that should be focused on, writes… Read More »
Is your workforce culturally intelligent?
Cultivate a corporate culture that embraces diversity and inclusion by sharing cultural intelligence, embedding cultural ambassadors within decision-making and policymaking… Read More »
Companies find DE&I efforts will take time
Some companies are frustrated about their pace of progress with diversity, equity and inclusion, but they should learn from mistakes,… Read More »
Kroger rolls out supplier diversity guide
Kroger’s latest diversity effort includes a downloadable blueprint designed to help diverse businesses connect with the grocer and develop stronger… Read More »
Loans aim to aid firms owned by people of color, women
American Express contributed $40 million to the Accion Opportunity Fund, which has started issuing loans of up to $100,000 with… Read More »
Opinion: Barbecue storytelling needs to be more inclusive
Adrian Miller, author of “Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue,” assesses how Black barbecuers have been… Read More »
Ill. mandate calls for reporting of corporate board diversity
A new controversial Illinois mandate requiring corporations to report their board members’ gender, race and ethnicity is producing detailed responses… Read More »
Support for Asian businesses grows
Asian-owned businesses across the country have had to navigate racism and economic challenges during the pandemic, with 80% of business… Read More »
United plans MileagePlus promotions, partnerships
Luc Bondar, the head of United’s MileagePlus program, said United is planning bonus promotions for later this year and will… Read More »
2 senators ask airlines to refund tickets
Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Ed Markey, D-Mass., are asking US airlines to refund tickets that were canceled during the… Read More »
“Digital nomads” the new face of business travel
The future of business travel may be shifting from the traditional model of visiting clients and attending large meetings to… Read More »
Delta recognizes hometown educators
Delta Air Lines and Delta Vacations surprised nine Atlanta Public School teachers who have gone above and beyond to care… Read More »
Ill. gets capital infusion for airport renovations
The Illinois Department of Transportation will use $94 million from the Rebuild Illinois program to renovate airports. Applications for the… Read More »