What drives engagement on LinkedIn
This infographic from Social Insider features key LinkedIn insights and content benchmarks from an analysis of 39,465 brand posts on… Read More »
SBA grant program builds small business connections
The Small Business Administration is rolling out a $100 million program that will provide grants worth up to $5 million… Read More »
Josun Palace brings Luxury Collection to South Korea
Josun Palace in Seoul is the first South Korean edition of The Luxury Collection by Marriott. Built in 1914, the… Read More »
UK prison dating to 1779 reborn as upscale hotel
The UK’s new Bodmin Jail luxury hotel is true to its name and heir to a long history, having been… Read More »
IATA: Airport processing times to rise without automation
Based on an analysis, the International Air Transport Association said travelers could expect to spend as many as eight hours… Read More »
Fla. to fine cruise lines over vaccination rule
Cruise lines that ask passengers for proof of vaccinations in Florida will be fined $5,000 per passenger, the governor’s office… Read More »
When you hear “inflation,” think “pricing power”
Reports of a rise in the inflation rate aren’t necessarily bad news for the travel industry, experts say. The rate… Read More »
Jamaica’s comeback gets 9-figure Sandals endorsement
Sandals Resorts International is leaving no doubt about its expectations for the post-pandemic future of Jamaica. The company plans to… Read More »
Back to Europe? Signs point to US traveler welcome
Greece’s recent reopening to American tourists may be taken up by its European neighbors thus summer as the US vaccination… Read More »
Anaheim, Calif., parks to reopen to out-of-state guests
Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim will allow the entry of out-of-state guests beginning June 15 after further… Read More »
Legoland New York Resort in Goshen opens for previews
Legoland New York Resort in Goshen recently opened for previews, while adhering to safety measures such as ticket reservations, social… Read More »
Revival planned for North Carolina’s Ghost Town in The Sky
New development partners have revealed plans to revive the shuttered Ghost Town in The Sky theme park in Maggie Valley,… Read More »
Vermont hotel builders emerge with gusto from pandemic
Hotel construction projects throughout Vermont are cranking up again after languishing during the pandemic. “A lot of these construction projects… Read More »
Leaders that listen can inspire teams
Emma Coffinet asserts that active listening is one of the most valuable skills a leader can deliver to motivate a… Read More »
Being thankful is good to do and keeps employees around
Expressing gratitude for employees’ efforts, whether through personal notes or some other display, helps people feel better about their efforts… Read More »
How can businesses tell whether they are inclusive?
Inclusion is a goal in many workplaces, but it can be difficult to measure, experts from Gartner write in Harvard… Read More »
Hyatt DEI VP: DEI could help hotels retain talent
Hyatt Hotels Vice President of Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tyronne Stoudemire encourages hotels to focus on diversity, equity and… Read More »
Improving D&I starts with strategy, follows with metrics
Diversity and inclusion is more effective when it’s built into business strategy, such as in how the workplace is structured… Read More »
Commentary: Black founders need more than just capital
Venture capital can provide more to Black startup founders than just financial resources, writes Anthony Oni, a managing partner of… Read More »
Craft beer industry grapples with its #MeToo movement
Women in the craft beer industry are vocalizing the harassment, sexism and racism they have endured, prompting many organizations like… Read More »
Pride Month to be celebrated at McDonald’s, Shake Shack
Shake Shack is celebrating Pride Month with its limited-edition strawberry and blackberry frozen custard with rainbow glitter, donating 5% of… Read More »
MassMutual, NY Times promote Black-owned businesses
MassMutual and The New York Times teamed up to create a campaign marking the centenary of the Tulsa Race Massacre… Read More »