Six U.S. airlines got perfect scores on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index, which rates employers on their commitment to workplace equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual (LGBT) employees. Which airline has first mover advantage?
Has Delta Air Lines Highjacked Seattle’s Pride Parade?
Delta Air Lines sponsors Seattle LGBT Pride Parade and bans employees of other airlines from wearing uniforms or logos identifying their employers. Is this corporate social responsibility or a cynicle marketing ploy?
Airline and Ride Share Provider Promote Positive Message for Vulnerable Youth
Alaska Airlines and Uber partner to support the It Gets Better Project, which is aimed at reaching out to LGBT youth with a positive and supportive message, assuring them that “it gets better”. LGBT teens are 5 times more likely to attempt suicide.
Environmentalits to Turn Off Lights for One Hour on Earth Hour
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) environmentalists around the world to turn off non-essential lights for one hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on 19 March 2016. Last years, 7,000 cities in 172 countries supported the initiative.
United States: Airlines Welcome Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality
American Airlines and United Airlines were among a broad coalition of hundreds of U.S. companies that filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of marriage equality last March, and both airlines issued statements applauding the court's decision..
United States: Airline Throws Weight Behind Marriage Equality
United Airlines not only actively takes part in Pride parades, festivals, and other activities during LGBT Pride Month, the airline is also a strong supporter of marriage equality.
Unted States: Discount Carrier Makes Holiday Wishes Come True for 33 Kids
Allegiant makes the wishes of needy children come true by flying them and their families to travel destinations
Bali: Resort Invests in Purification System to Produce Its Own Bottled Water
As part of its commitment to sustainable travel, Alilla Villas Uluwatu acquires water purification and bottling equipment to offer guests fresh drinking water without the usual carbon footprint.
Thailand: Hotel Group Reduces Energy Consumption in Bid to Promote ‘Sustainable Travel’
As the world celebrates World Environment Day, Onyx Hospitality Group announces a number of important achievements in its bid to reduce the amount of energy consumed at its hotels, resorts, and spas
Environment: Hotel Group Pledges to Stop Serving Shark’s Fin Globally
Starwood Hotels announces a global ban on shark's fin at all of its 1,200 hotels and resorts around the world. Properties in the group will stop buying shark's fin in July 2014 and stop serving it at its food and beverage outlets by year's end.