6 days of walking were briefly must-see entertainment
Nearly 142 years ago, 13 contestants replete with entourages and corporate sponsors gathered at Madison Square Garden to compete in… Read More »
Business loan terms eased in Q2, Fed reports
Terms and standards for business loans eased in the second quarter amid greater demand and economic growth, according to a… Read More »
Share how customers will benefit to make a sale
Successfully selling a product or service requires a focus on the customer and not the business, and customers need to… Read More »
Build connection, customer base with a pop-up shop
Pop-up shops give retail startups the opportunity to draw customers with exclusive offerings, build connections and gain insights, writes Emily… Read More »
Post-lockdown long hair drives demand for salon services
Celebrity stylist Derrick Keith predicts high demand for salon services for the rest of 2021, noting that “we are out… Read More »
Micro-procedures growing in popularity
The demand for micro-procedures such as IPL photofacials and skin remodeling is growing as people return to work and other… Read More »
N.Y. spa rebrands post-COVID with overall wellness in mind
The East Hampton Spa and Healing Center in New York represents a rebranding of the popular Naturopathica spa. The revamped… Read More »
Spas land these European sites on World Heritage list
Eleven spa towns in Europe have been designated as Unesco World Heritage sites, representing “the best remnants from a bygone… Read More »
How HR can help businesses prepare for the future
HR has been evolving for years, but the pandemic has shown how the function can help businesses be “future ready”… Read More »
Disneyland to introduce app to unlock hotel doors
Guests visiting Disneyland will soon be able to check in on their cellphones instead of using keycards. Guests will be… Read More »
New Maldives resort has something for everyone
Architect Marcio Kogan’s first resort, Patina Maldives, in the Maldives on Fari Islands includes lush, green gardens and open spaces… Read More »
W.Va. hotel gets new ownership
Roxby Development recently acquired The McLure House in Wheeling, W.Va. Company President Jeffrey Morris said floor-by-floor renovations will be completed… Read More »
Hotels suffer labor shortage
A labor shortage is causing hotels to remain short-staffed during summer travel. The American Hotel & Lodging Association projects hotels… Read More »
N.Y. struggles with loss of hotel jobs
New York’s struggling hotel industry has 40% fewer jobs this year than it had in 2019, prior to the COVID-19… Read More »
Hotel operating profits hit 84% of 2019 levels
The gross operating profit of hotels in the US has risen to 84% of 2019 levels. “While improvement in each… Read More »
A4A economist talks air travel recovery
A4A Chief Economist John Heimlich said in an appearance on the podcast Airlines Confidential that US carriers anticipate “a meaningful… Read More »
TSA screens more than 2M passengers
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 2.2 million people at airport checkpoints on Aug. 1. That is still down… Read More »
Dallas airport to add gates
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport’s governing board is poised to approve a $1.5 billion plan that will add nine new gates… Read More »
Agreement reached for $3.9B terminal at JFK airport
Construction is expected to begin in mid-2022 on a new Terminal 6 at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International… Read More »
Delta CEO addresses vaccine requirements for travel
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said in an interview that “The vast majority of our customers are vaccinated, they’re… Read More »
Airlines adjust routes to accommodate demand
Airlines continue to plan for the fall and winter, including adding premium cabin seats and capacity on certain routes. “Nothing… Read More »
JetBlue committed to NYC
JetBlue Airways will remain in New York City, negotiating a new lease in Long Island City and expanding its terminal… Read More »