Exec highlights 6 SEO tools to elevate website rankings
Screaming Frog, Ahrefs and Yoast SEO are among the search-engine optimization tools that digital marketing executive Phil Frost recommends for… Read More »
PPP loans subject to taxation in 11 states
Eleven states are requiring small business owners to report Paycheck Protection Program loans as income, which makes them subject to… Read More »
CDC updates international travel guidance
The CDC released updated pandemic guidance for international travelers with recommendations for unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people, according to USA Today and… Read More »
EU “vaccine passports” begin July 1
European Union countries will begin issuing COVID certificates July 1 for travelers within member states and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein…. Read More »
Phish returns to Cancun for concert vacation
The rock band Phish will perform four concerts during its fifth “Phish: Riviera Maya” concert vacation, Feb. 24-27 at the… Read More »
Traveler inexperience contributes to onboard strife
Changes in face covering requirements elsewhere and pandemic fatigue are only part of the explanation for escalating passenger misbehavior, writes… Read More »
Southwest’s June expansion highlights Miss., Costa Rica
June marks Southwest Airlines’ biggest schedule expansion in 10 years, including Hawaii service and flights to two destinations in Costa… Read More »
Sustainable travel a new travel niche
Surveys are showing a growing interest in sustainable tourism and immersive experiences, writes Omar Bani-Hani, and travel advisors can take… Read More »
Hotel rebound accelerates with “vengeance”
Hotel industry recovery is making its long climb back faster than expected, observers say, crediting “revenge travel” — the making… Read More »
Developers envision massive replacement for Grand Hyatt
Developers RXR Realty and TF Cornerstone plan to replace the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan with offices, a new hotel… Read More »
UK hotel introduces Watermelon Sugar High Spa Day
The spa at the Abbey Hotel in Redditch, UK, is hosting the “Watermelon Sugar High Spa Day,” with Harry Styles-themed… Read More »
Moves lift Hyatt growth outlook, serve long-term plan
A June 4 deal with Service Properties Trust to continue managing 17 of the 22 Hyatt Place hotels owned by… Read More »
No quick answer for Chicago hotels eyeing federal aid
Chicago hoteliers seeking a $75 million cut of the city’s forthcoming $1.9 billion in federal pandemic relief will have to… Read More »
Huge tax cut awarded NYC hotel stirs broad concerns
A judge has granted an 85% tax assessment reduction to the Marriott Courtyard near LaGuardia Airport, raising the prospect of… Read More »
Empathy, benefits can create higher employee engagement
Keep employees engaged by communicating with them through multiple channels, displaying empathy for their feelings, offering mental health benefits and… Read More »
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SmartBrief publishes original articles about food and beverage news and trends on our SmartBrief Originals page. Submitting guest posts is a great… Read More »
Diversity remains stagnant on Fortune 500 boards
The average minority growth rate on Fortune 500 boards has remained at 0.5% since 2004, according to a study from… Read More »
Embracing the paradoxical challenges of leadership
The best leaders are those who understand the job’s paradoxical nature but can still create a strong culture based on… Read More »
States could mandate Asian American studies
Some legislators and students are advocating for the inclusion of more Asian American studies in K-12 curricula in response to… Read More »
How Unilever supports a purpose-driven workforce
Unilever is prioritizing diversity and inclusion, sustainability and purpose in its company culture, which starts with leaders who “model the… Read More »
Ad authority rules KFC ad not derogatory
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that the KFC “Big Deal” ad featuring Black customers transforming into dancing chickens was… Read More »
How leaders use internal podcasts to engage
Leaders at companies including A+E Networks, Here Technologies and Arlo are using technology such as Workvivo and uStudio to engage… Read More »
JPMorgan expands diversity effort with scholarships
JPMorgan Wealth Management will award 75 scholarships annually to students at historically black colleges and universities for the next five… Read More »
CPG brands commit to supporting Black-owned media
Twenty GroupM clients have joined the firm’s Media Inclusion Initiative and pledged to allocate a minimum of 2% of their… Read More »
Discrimination case against McDonald’s dismissed
The lawsuit accusing McDonald’s of racial discrimination against Black franchisees has been dismissed by a federal court judge, citing insufficient… Read More »
How to ease back into business travel
If the idea of resuming business trips is causing anxiety or discomfort, it may help to thoroughly review current travel… Read More »