$21.6M N.Y. loan honors hotel’s green commitment
Developers of the Wildflower Farms hotel in New York’s Hudson Valley are touting it as one of the industry’s most… Read More »
Former New Orleans orphanage reborn as high-end hotel
A new upscale boutique hotel in New Orleans occupies an imposing Victorian building that was founded as an orphanage during… Read More »
Hotel points “star” in Amazon Prime’s Florida promotion
A quirky dramedy, “Life’s Rewards,” streaming on Amazon Prime, YouTube and GoUSA TV, is a marketing campaign for Visit Florida… Read More »
Caribbean welcome mat getting intense workout
Hotel reopenings, flight resumptions and a host of other signs point to a rebound for Caribbean tourist destinations hammered by… Read More »
$70M refurbishment graces star-studded Arizona Biltmore
A sprawling Phoenix hotel that’s played host to US presidents and show business headliners since its birth in 1929 has… Read More »
Disney touts Paris park reopening, hotel unveiling
Disneyland Paris, including its Newport Bay Club Hotel, will reopen June 17 after the pandemic brought on two lockdowns that… Read More »
End mask rule for vaccinated guests, hotel group urges
The American Hotel & Lodging Association is recommending that hotels drop mask requirements for fully vaccinated guests, but without demanding… Read More »
Why leaders must balance vulnerability and strength
Alteryx CEO Mark Anderson has used listening circles, town halls and one-on-one meetings to connect with team members and display… Read More »
Study: Acknowledge employee emotions to build trust
Leaders build trust when they notice and acknowledge employees’ emotions, and that benefit applies even when a leader incorrectly suspects… Read More »
Study: Black representation in hospitality C-suite drops
The Castell Project’s “Black Representation in Hospitality Leadership 2021” study shows that representation for Black hospitality professionals took a step… Read More »
Fed survey: Pandemic effects highlight education gap
A Federal Reserve survey shows financial hardships caused by the coronavirus crisis had a much deeper effect on Americans who… Read More »
How Nike’s top exec for N. America manages challenges
Former NBA executive Sarah Mensah took over leadership of Nike’s North American division in March after heading the brand’s operations… Read More »
Here’s what you need to build a strong hybrid workplace
An audit of internal communications, meetings and workflows can help companies understand their culture before they design rules around hybrid… Read More »
IRI rolls out tools to bolster BIPOC suppliers
IRI has launched the Diversity Advantage Program to support BIPOC suppliers gain some traction in the industry via a host… Read More »
Restaurant industry sees limited C-suite diversity
While the workforce in the restaurant industry is diverse, this does not carry over to management, where 83% of executives… Read More »
App identifies safe spaces for Black LGBTQ people
Out in Tech and the National Black Justice Coalition are combating violence and hate toward the Black LGBTQ community through… Read More »
Foundation forms fund to aid Black-led nonprofits
The Philadelphia Foundation has formed the $1.8 million Black Community Leaders Fund with a $1 million contribution from Facebook and… Read More »
Hilton’s latest resort opens in Yucatan
Hilton’s new Yucatan Resort Playa del Carmen has opened in Mexico, catering to all-inclusive, adults-only tourists. The resort has 60… Read More »
Unused miles could flood airline market
Passengers accrued up to $27.5 billion in unused loyalty program miles in 2020, and travel experts expect them to start… Read More »
AmEx offering customers “buy now pay later” on flights
American Express is joining other banks in offering consumers a “buy now pay later” option on their credit cards. The… Read More »
Face covering requirement remains for planes, airports
New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks… Read More »
Delta CEO bets on rebound in business travel
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian predicted in an interview that business travel would begin to rebound by the end… Read More »
Air Canada plans Sept. restart for Hawaii, new routes
Air Canada plans to restart flights to Hawaii from Vancouver and Calgary in September, and will also add new Hawaii… Read More »
United Airlines adds beverage options on longer flights
United Airlines is expanding its beverage options to include beer, wine and hard seltzer for sale on flights over two… Read More »
Expansion projects underway at Mont. airports
Two Montana airports have expansion projects underway that will help meet surging demand for outdoor vacations. Glacier Park International Airport… Read More »
Delta helps NIKE donate $1M in unused airfare to nonprofits
Delta Air Lines is working with NIKE to donate the value of more than $1 million in unused tickets to… Read More »