DiamondRock Hospitality completes sale of NYC hotel
DiamondRock Hospitality has sold New York City’s Lexington Hotel in a $185.3 million deal. The REIT could use the net… Read More »
STR: Rise continues, 95% of hotels break even on profit
Gross operating profit reached the break-even point for 95% of US hotels as the sector climbed to 70% of the… Read More »
Leadership lessons from mountain climbing
Werner Berger, who began climbing mountains when he was 55, says great leaders get out of their comfort zone and… Read More »
Why pronoun inclusivity matters for your workforce
Employers can create a more inclusive culture for the LGBTQ+ community through the use of dedicated employee resource groups, particularly… Read More »
Black women often feel more comfortable working remotely
The comfort and flexibility of remote work appeals to many people, but Black women often find the model also helps… Read More »
How to keep your anxiety from affecting the team
When feeling anxious, pause to recognize your emotions, deliberately interrupt your negative thought pattern and change locations, such as with… Read More »
What is the path to addressing racism?
Individuals, business and society can only address racism after recognizing it exists, exploring root causes and being willing to do… Read More »
New NYC eatery to spotlight inclusivity, diversity
Chef Jeremy Salamon is flipping the adversity and abuse he faced during years of working in kitchens to launch Agi,… Read More »
Reports of harassment surround new “Top Chef” winner
Viewers are taking to social media to call out “Top Chef: Portland” for declaring Gabe Erales the winner amid reports… Read More »
Black winemakers in Ore. are rewriting the rules
Black winemakers and vineyard owners in Oregon’s Willamette Valley are doing all they can to beat the odds and bring… Read More »
American Airlines adds routes from Tulsa, Okla.
American Airlines is adding nonstop service from Tulsa International Airport to Miami International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The… Read More »
Travelers eager to see opening of US-Canada border
Although some restrictions have been eased, the timeline for fully reopening the border between Canada and the US is still… Read More »
Why 3 is a magic number when you communicate
Take a lesson from comedians and communicate in sets of three, easy-to-remember messages, which can help reinforce your point. “Rather… Read More »
Second Sensei wellness retreat opening next year
Sensei Porcupine Creek, the brand’s second retreat, will open next year in California. The sister resort to Hawaii’s Sensei Lana’i,… Read More »
Hotels appeal to remote workers amid tourism slump
Occupancy rates remain below average for many hotels as travel restrictions and concerns about COVID-19 deter many would-be vacationers. But… Read More »
Americans itching to hit road, book stays, Google finds
A new Google analysis shows US demand for travel rising exponentially, with apps for hotel bookings and “travel to” searches… Read More »
Airlines offer flexibility to Fla. travelers as storm nears
United, American, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest offered complimentary rebooking to affected passengers as Tropical Storm Elsa neared Florida and other Caribbean destinations. Travelers with… Read More »
Delta returns to Heathrow Terminal 3 in London
Delta Air Lines moved back into its home at London’s Heathrow Airport as the airport reopened Terminal 3, which had… Read More »
JetBlue launches inaugural route to Idaho
JetBlue has begun service between Boise, Idaho, and New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. It is the airline’s… Read More »
United crew creatively coaxes stowaway birds from cabin
A United Airlines flight from Honolulu to San Francisco was delayed July 2 as crew members darkened the interior to… Read More »
FedEx investing $2B in energy sustainability
FedEx Environmental Affairs & Chief Sustainability Officer Mitch Jackson said sustainable fuel, carbon sequestration, “Fuel Sense” initiatives to reduce consumption… Read More »
A4A exec discusses post-pandemic air travel, recovery
Airlines for America Vice President of Security and Facilitation Lauren Beyer joined a virtual workshop last week to discuss the… Read More »