Social media career networking is expanding beyond LinkedIn to include connections found on hobby apps such as Meetup and even dating apps like Tinder or Bumble. "There's no guarantee that you'll land a job interview from somebody you meet in a group for pottery enthusiasts, but there's no telling where a connection with someone can eventually lead," writes Chris Porteous, CEO of Grey Smoke Media/My SEO Sucks.

Luxury hotels must provide more than a comfortable bed to create memorable customer experiences, hoteliers say. "We have an ethos and a story behind every one of our hotels," says Arash Azarbarzin, president of SH Hotels & Resorts, adding, "We're in the business of making memories."

A proposed bill in the House, titled the Hotel Advertising Transparency Act of 2019, would require hotels to include mandatory resort fees in their prices before customers reserve a room. "Resort fees ... enable additional value for our guests, and are always fully disclosed when booking through Hilton channels," says Hilton's Nigel Glennie.

The Bank of Hawaii announced a partnership with Zelle for online payments through the bank's mobile app. "Embracing technology allows us to give our customers a variety of options to manage their money in the ways they prefer," says Eric Chen, digital banking manager and senior vice president at the bank.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, in partnership with Sanitas Medical Center, unveiled the first of 10 new medical centers they plan to open in Dallas and Houston regions as part of their goal to provide multicultural value-based care. The retail clinics will serve as a one-stop shop for Texas residents by offering insurance guidance and a suite of health care services such as primary and urgent care.