Dave McCombs, Bloomberg
The chairman of Korean Air and its parent group said he will promote professional managers to replace his two daughters, who have been fired over rude behavior. That's a smart move, though it raises questions about the wisdom of handing out executive roles to family members in the first place.
1 year ago
Siena's setting above the hills of Tuscany is one of strength and power. The idea that the bank which was its benefactor and anchor for over five centuries made 21st-century mistakes will have visitors looking for cracks in the foundation.
6 years ago
Hannah Sampson, Miami Herald
Hotel owners that spent significant amounts of money prior to the economic downturn in 2008 aren't seeing the numbers that they hoped they would and they're pointing a finger at management teams for not making their revenue dreams come true.
7 years ago
Tom Cary, The Daily Telegraph
Mallya is now liquidating any and all of his assets to cover personal and business debts, but even if they are resolved and Kingfisher makes a turnaround, his reputation will likely never be repaired.
7 years ago
Henry Samuel, The Daily Telegraph
Offensive as the Gillier's statement is, it's a testament to the growth and power of China's outbound tourism industry that he didn't say "ugly Americans" instead.
7 years ago
A gotcha journalism take on cruise industry labor practices will surely have plenty to talk about. We'll have to wait until Monday night to find out if the disgust over working conditions translates into a discussion of consumer demand for low, low prices.
7 years ago
Michelle Rindels, Associated Press
Celebrities and non-celebrities alike should really consider forcing guests to keep their camera phones in their pockets when the party starts in Vegas.
7 years ago