Join us for our next SmartSummit: Thursday, May 20
Join SmartBrief, Gerry Fernandez, president of MFHA; Tawanda Starms, vice president of talent and culture for Chipotle Mexican Grill; and… Read More »
Use a “Manager of the Year” meeting to highlight skills
Asking employees to reflect on the qualities of great managers they’ve known can help teams get a better sense of… Read More »
Women entrepreneurs share their keys to success
Successful women entrepreneurs say vision, a willingness to take risks and confidence are keys to starting a company. Women should… Read More »
McDonald’s details diversity initiatives amid worker strike
McDonald’s detailed some of the progress it’s making on the diversity front by investing in more BIPOC-owned outlets and creators,… Read More »
How Americans feel about multiculturalism and media
The majority of Americans surveyed — 93% — say they want to engage with different cultures, while 87% say they… Read More »
Pew: Race, culture key for Hispanics
A study from the Pew Research Center found that most Hispanic and Black Americans say their race is a key… Read More »
Why broad diversity is key for a board’s success
Diversity of race, gender and perspectives are each important for corporate boards, including having people from disciplines outside of business,… Read More »
Tours focusing on Black culture under development
Itineraries for tours focusing on Black heritage will be curated during the next six months by the Cultural Heritage Alliance… Read More »
Diversity is core to Haagen-Dazs’ rebranding
Elizabell Marquez, chief marketing officer of Haagen-Dazs’ parent company Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, shares how diversity is guiding the company’s… Read More »
Anti-Asian hate crimes legislation gains House approval
The House has voted 364-62 in favor of a bill intended to crack down on hate crimes against Asian Americans… Read More »
Diverse ad agencies will have priority with Popeyes
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced it will give priority to working with ad agencies that have the same level of commitment… Read More »
Prepare for flight changes when booking travel
Expect alterations to your flight schedule when planning a trip, as unpredictable demand in air travel is resulting in far… Read More »
EU eases travel restrictions for summer
The 27 countries of the European Union have approved easing restrictions and allowing fully vaccinated travelers from outside Europe to… Read More »
Delta adds destinations from Boston, N.Y.
Delta Air Lines is adding three new routes from Boston in October with flights to Dallas, Toronto and Charlotte, N.C.,… Read More »
United adds domestic flights as restrictions ease
United Airlines plans to add more than 400 flights to its daily schedule in July, and says it will fly… Read More »
Cleveland officials get first look at airport plan
The Cleveland City Council Transportation Committee has gotten a first look at a 20-year master plan to renovate Cleveland Hopkins… Read More »
Biofuel giant to boost sustainable aviation fuel production
Finnish biofuel producer Neste is investing $230 million to equip its refinery in the Netherlands to make more sustainable aviation… Read More »
Air Canada to resume nonstop Toronto-Dubai service
Air Canada will resume nonstop service between Dubai and Toronto in June, a route that has been suspended for more… Read More »
Alaska Airlines restores inflight service
Alaska Airlines is bringing back food and beverage options, serving hot meals in transcontinental first class and offering food and… Read More »
Delta Air Lines adds new international routes from NYC
Delta Air Lines is boosting its flight schedule from New York City, where the airline will operate more than 300… Read More »
Southwest Airlines: Demand improving despite 80% drop in business travel
Southwest Airlines reported “fairly typical future booking patterns” as it heads into the summer travel season. Business traffic was down… Read More »
Lawmakers propose sustainable aviation fuel tax credit
Legislation to create a tax credit for low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel has been introduced in the US House of Representatives…. Read More »
Kadri Samsunlu, CEO of iGA Istanbul Airport was the guest of Eurocontrol interview…
Samsunlu: “The hub model is still relative” 12th May update: Kadri Samsunlu, the CEO of iGA Istanbul Airport, took part… Read More »
American Airlines Customers Can Now Use VeriFLY to Confirm Vaccination Status
As more countries and destinations adopt policies requiring travelers to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status, American Airlines is getting ahead… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Launches Nonstop Service Between Seattle, Cincinnati
Alaska Airlines announced the daily nonstop service between Seattle and Cincinnati that was scheduled to start last year officially debuted Thursday…. Read More »
Disneyland Hotel Reopening July 2
Disneyland Resort has announced the reopening of the Disneyland Hotel on July 2, 2021. Room reservations for the July reopening… Read More »