Archive for May 2020

Boston-area hotels posted the largest decline in average daily rates among the top 25 hospitality markets in the U.S. last week, according to a new report. Read More

“During this time of stress and uncertainty for our students and their families, we need to keep our high-quality programs and the benefits of a UMass degree as accessible and affordable as possible,” said UMass President Marty Meehan. Read More

The fast-growing, Boston-based company hired a chief revenue officer to lead a sales department of about 100 people without anyone at the organization ever having an in-person meeting with him. Read More

More than a dozen Massachusetts restaurateurs, hotel executives, business leaders and public officials have met twice already to aid the Baker administration’s efforts to safely reopen the three key industries. Read More

This public health catastrophe has brought pain and suffering, but also some lessons learned about climate impacts and traffic congestion. Let’s not miss the opportunity to improve our community and our region as we move forward to a new, healthier future. Read More

Marty Meehan doubled down on his plans to start a new online college during a Wednesday Zoom call with four other college presidents. Read More

As the MBTA readies for employees to return to offices in the coming months, a top overseer of the public transit agency hopes state officials take advantage of an opportunity to rethink how the region handles its transportation problems. Read More

Gov. Charlie Baker said today that municipalities are free to set limits on how many workers can return to offices as of June 1 that are lower than the 25% limit he specified this week. Read More

Pier 1 plans to start store closing efforts and liquidation sales once store locations can reopen in compliance with coronavirus guidelines from local government and health officials. Read More