Pamplin College of Business: Recent submissions
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Latest CDC Guidance Does Little to Hasten Cruising's Return
(Travel Weekly, 2021-04-02)The CDC today recommended that all port personnel, passengers, and crew have a Covid-19 vaccine once it is available to them but did little to move the industry closer to a restart date. -
Less Hassle, More to Explore: Marriott International Continues to Deliver on Consumer Desire for Enhanced Contactless Technology
(Business Insider, 2021-04-05)New pilot programs roll out at selected hotels with seamless guest experiences and furthering a commitment to clean. Marriott announced the debut of a pilot program for contactless arrival kiosks as well as a proof-of-concept ... -
How American, Delta and United are Using Tech to Help You Navigate the Return to Travel
(The Points Guy, 2021-04-05)With every country having its own travel restrictions and testing requirements it has become necessary to turn to technology to solve the issue of everchanging information. All of the United States main air carriers have ... -
FAA Supports Airport Improvement Projects With $630m In Grants
(Simple Flying, 2021-04-05)The FAA has announced additional grants of over $627 million to assist airports with a variety of improvements ranging from runways, taxiways, terminals, aprons, and equipment at a wide variety of airport locations. The ... -
Southwest Recalls 209 Pilots as Travel Demand Recovers
(Reuters, 2021-04-05)The rebound in travel demand for the summer has prompted Southwest Airlines to recall 209 pilots who were on voluntary extended leave during the pandemic. -
Hotel Marcel To Become The First Passive House Design Hotel In The US
(Forbes, 2021-04-05)Hotel Marcel in New Haven Connecticut is a new addition to the Hilton Tapestry Collection and is scheduled to open in October 2021. The building is a revival of the long-vacant Pirelli Tire Building and what makes this ... -
Why 'Host Kitchens' are the Next Big COVID Trend
(QSR Magazine, 2021-04-01)The Covid-19 pandemic could mean that the restaurant kitchen might never be the same. Kitchen and restaurant operators have found new ways to stay flexible in the back of the house working as ghost kitchens for other brands' ... -
United Rolls Out Ambitious New Plan to Train at Least 2,500 Women and People of Color as Pilots by 2030
(CBS News, 2021-04-06)United Airlines had announced the United Aviate Academy whose mission is to address the structural issues with the makeup of their pilots. The academy will focus on enrolling underrepresented groups and will allow potential ... -
Have the Travel Industry's Inclusivity Efforts Made a Difference?
(Conde' Nast Traveler, 2021-02-22)Since last May and the death of George Floyd, there has been much talk about changes being made within the hospitality and tourism industry about being more inclusive and diverse in the mix of travelers and travel providers. ... -
FAA airline evacuation tests: Flawed from the start?
(Travel Weekly, 2021-03-31)A Congressional mandate from 2018 stated that the FAA set standards for seat width, and space between rows. These specifications have required a measure of safety in determining that aircraft were being properly tested ... -
Adapting Pink Time to promote self-regulated learning across course and student types
(2020)To explore new opportunities to promote self-regulated learning (SRL) across a variety of contexts, this study applies a novel assignment called Pink Time in seven different courses at two universities. The assignment asks ... -
Consulting agency Compass Collective aims to guide travel brands toward positive change
(PhocusWire, 2021-02-26)Courtnie Nichols is taking her consulting skills to CVBs to attract a diverse group of travelers. Compass Collective will also aim to assist the hotel brands with growing their customer portfolio to include diverse travelers. ... -
Sustainability must be a priority for business travel in 2021
(PhocusWire, 2021)Business travel will make a comeback following the COVID-19 pandemic, but the question will be how will it be done sustainability? Many organizations are re-evaluating their business travel budgets and are preparing for ... -
A Year In, Pandemic Poses New Legal Questions for Hotels
(Hotel News Now, 2021-03-04)A year into the pandemic, hotels continue to grapple with looming bankruptcies as lenders grow impatient. Many companies also struggle with vaccine requirements as they start to come availed for their associates and as a ... -
Hotel Stock Surge in February to Highest Levels of Pandemic
(Hotel News Now, 2021-03-05)Hotel stocks hit their highest gains since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last month. February's gains can be contributed to the mass distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and the continued re-opening of hotel ... -
Accor, Marriott, Omni and IHG Join Hilton in Offering More Hybrid-Event Options
(Northstar Meetings Group, 2021-03-04)Accor, Marriott, Omni and IHG have joined Hilton in the hybrid-event packaging sphere. In an effort to make planning during a pandemic a streamlined experience, all five major brands have offered similar, yet different ... -
Disneyland, Other Theme Parks Permitted to Open by California April 1 With Restrictions
(Skift, 2021-03-05)Disneyland, Universal Studios, and major league stadiums could begin to welcoming back guests and spectators as early as April 1, 2021. Following mounting pressure from the state of California and special interest groups, ... -
Europe Gears Up for Sweeping Digital Health Passport Coordination to Spur Travel
(Skift, 2021-03-05)The European Union is working towards the March 17, 2021 presentation of its possible "green pass" or digital health passport. The passport will reflect travelers COVID-19 status including vaccination confirmations, test ... -
U.S. Hotels Added 36,000 Jobs in February in New Sign of Optimism
(Skift, 2021-03-05)Although the travel sector added 36,000 jobs in February, the industry continues to struggle. The hotel industry remains 500,000 jobs short from pre-pandemic. The addition of new jobs is a massive step in the right direction, ... -
New Report: Five Trends That Will Define the Future of Business Travel
(Skift, 2021-03-03)Skift has outlined a new report that details how business travel will change in post-pandemic life. The report highlights safety of those on the front lines of the industry, the shift in travel budgets, emphasis on a ...
