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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Lark Appoints Amber Asher to Board of Directors
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lark, the premium development and management company encompassing multiple boutique hospitality brands, announces the appointment of boundary-pushing hospitality leader, Amber Asher, to its board of directors. A recognized force in lifestyle hospitality, Asher brings decades of experience scaling bold, design-driven hotel brands and leading transformative growth strategies. Asher joins Lark's Founder and Chairman, Rob Blood; CEO, Peter Twachtman; and Creative Director, Megan Kennedy; as well as Mike Scott, Managing Partner at Thayer Investment Partners, on the board. A recognized force in lifestyle hospitality, Asher brings decades of experience scaling bold, design-driven hotel brands and leading transformative growth strategies. Share Asher served as CEO of Standard International, where she oversaw the global expansion of The Standard, Bunkhouse, The StandardX, and Peri hotel brands, growing the company from four U.S. hotels to a portfolio of 24 properties worldwide with over 30 hotels and 7 branded residences in development. Under her leadership, the company achieved 400% topline revenue growth from 2019 to 2024, resulting in a landmark sale to Hyatt Hotels Corporation for up to $335 million. Recognized among the 50 Most Important Women in Travel (Wonderlust), 100 Most Influential in Global Hospitality (IHI), and Skift's Women Shaping the Future of Travel, Amber received the 2022 Independent Lodging Congress 'Start Something Award.' She has been featured in publications including Forbes, Elle, Skift, Business Insider, HOTELS, and Condé Nast Traveler. 'I have long admired Amber Asher as a visionary in our field,' said Lark Founder and Chairman, Rob Blood. 'It's an honor to join forces with her, especially at this pivotal moment in our company's lifespan. After nearly doubling our portfolio in the last 12 months, we're eager now more than ever to pull knowledge and inspiration from one of the hospitality industry's most innovative thinkers.' Founded in 2012, Lark's branded hotel collections include its signature Lark Hotels, Bluebird by Lark, Blind Tiger Guest House, AWOL, and Life House. The group also manages independent hotels throughout the country and across a diverse range of markets. Lark combines a tech-forward ethos, hands-on development expertise, and people-first culture to maximize profitability for small to mid-sized hotels. 'I've been extremely impressed with Lark's ability to blend thoughtful design, operational excellence, and local storytelling at scale,' said Asher. 'I'm excited to support their next chapter of growth.' In 2024, seven Lark properties were awarded prestigious Michelin Keys from Michelin Guide, a coveted honor that recognizes the country's most outstanding hotels. Lark's most recent openings were The Bow Hotel, a reimagined hotel tucked within a historic warehouse in Portsmouth, and AWOL Stowe, the third location of its emerging AWOL brand in the heart of Stowe, Vermont, complete with an outdoor Nordic spa deck and free-standing A-frame cabins. Most recently, the brand's growth accelerated rapidly in late 2024 upon forming a joint venture with contextual hotel brand and operator, Life House. About Lark: Lark is a leading operator of boutique hotels under 150 keys in North America. Lark combines a tech-forward ethos, hands-on development expertise, and people-first culture to maximize profitability for small to mid-sized hotels. Their portfolio of approximately 75 independent spirited properties delivers compelling guest experiences through distinctive branding, local storytelling, and thoughtful, place-based design. Lark's branded hotel collections include its signature Lark Hotels, Bluebird by Lark, Blind Tiger Guest Houses, AWOL, and Life House. The group also manages independent hotels across a diverse range of markets. For additional information about Lark, visit
Global News
3 days ago
- Global News
British Airways flight attendant allegedly found dancing naked in plane toilet
A British Airways flight attendant was allegedly discovered dancing naked in a business class bathroom during a trans-Atlantic flight after reportedly ingesting drugs. According to media reports, the AWOL staff member was found after managerial staff noticed he was not present for his meal service duties aboard the Airbus A380-800 bound for London Heathrow over the weekend. View image in full screen A British Airways Airbus A380-800 on the taxiway at Heathrow Airport, west London. Picture date: Saturday, December 28, 2024. James Manning/ Getty Images After searching the plane, the cabin staff reportedly discovered their scantily-clad coworker dancing alone in the toilet. Story continues below advertisement They proceeded to dress their colleague in pyjamas usually offered to first-class passengers, before strapping him into a first-class seat for the remainder of the almost 11-hour flight, according to multiple reports. Police stationed at London Heathrow Airport told People in a statement that officers were contacted by the cabin crew of the inbound flight at 9:32 a.m. local time on Sunday, May 25, regarding the welfare of a man onboard. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Authorities confirmed that the man, 41, was taken to the hospital after landing and was later arrested on suspicion of being unfit for duty. He has since been released and is under investigation, the statement concluded. Meanwhile, the airline told People that the situation was 'a matter for the police.' While stories of unruly flight staff are few and far between, incidents involving misbehaving passengers, and sometimes animals, occur from time to time as well. Last week, a Delta Air Lines flight got off to a very disorderly start when two pigeons inside the plane's cabin caused a brief bout of panic among passengers. An aptly-named Instagram user, Tom Caw, shared details from the scene, writing that he heard another passenger tell a flight attendant that there was a pigeon on the plane. Story continues below advertisement 'The pilot got on the mic and confirmed a pigeon was on the plane, and said he had no experience with the situation,' Caw wrote. It wasn't long until Caw wrote, 'baggage handlers boarded and carried the pigeon off. People applauded. A young girl asked if she could pet it.' Last month, a customer travelling from New York to Milan, Italy, on an American Airlines flight left staff with no choice but to turn the plane around and fly back to the U.S. after he allegedly threw a fit over his meal. The airline said the passenger became increasingly angry when he did not receive the meal he believed he had requested in his booking. He also reportedly attempted to take an exit row and challenged flight attendants when he was informed he was not permitted to sit there because he was traveling with a child, Good Morning America reported. Story continues below advertisement Upon landing in New York City, police boarded the plane and removed the man and his family. Later, the pilot apologized to staff, saying, 'We normally don't see that type of behaviour on an international flight like that. I am so sorry that this happened; it was out of our control.' The passengers were offered meal vouchers for the inconvenience, and the man was reportedly not charged. — with files from Global News' Michelle Butterfield
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rob Kardashian Comes Out Of Hiding Again After Mom's Plea To 'Come Out Of His Shell'
Thanks to the Kardashian-Jenner clan's joint celebrations, Kris Jenner's wish to get Rob Kardashian back in the spotlight finally came true this Easter. The only son of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, who has kept a low profile in recent years, made a rare appearance on Kim Kardashian's Instagram feed. The only son in the famous reality TV family looked happier than ever, posing with his loved ones for pictures. Rob Kardashian is the younger brother of the famous sister trio Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian. He is Kris Jenner's only son from her previous marriage to Robert Kardashian Sr. and the older brother of Kylie and Kendall Jenner. Kim shared a carousel of images from her family's Easter celebrations on Instagram. The first image captured her rocking matching Skims Easter designed sleepwear with her mom, Kris, younger sister Khloé, and the younger Kardashian generation. There were more shots of two of Kim's children, Psalm and Chicago West, Khloé's kids, True and Tatum Thompson, and Rob's daughter, Dream Kardashian, who he shares with ex, Blac Chyna. The group got together for another shot, with Rob making a rare appearance. He donned an all-black outfit featuring a casual t-shirt and shorts while rocking white Nike socks and faux suede slippers. Rob completed his simple attire with a black baseball cap and a bright smile for the camera. The father of one posed with one hand in his pocket and the other wrapped around Kris's shoulder. The Easter photo dump offered a glimpse into the Kar-Jenner clan's celebrations, but the entire family wasn't captioned in the shots. Kim explained the noticeable absences in the post's caption, writing: "EASTER 2025. I couldn't get all the sisters, kids, aunts, cousins, and laughs in the pics, but the memories are so real. Happy Easter everyone." However, many were more concerned about Rob's appearance than the missing Kar-Jenner members. These fans celebrated his brief return to the spotlight, with radio personality Symon gushing, "BOBBY, we miss you!!!! [red heart emojis] You look great … gorgeous family." Another echoed similar sentiments, writing: "Everyone looks great, but the Best looking person in the photo is Rob, just to see him smiling best. He has the best accessory, that smile." "It was nice to see Rob. He is looking cute!" A third declared, while a fourth added, "Thanks for including Rob." The love for Rob continued, with more fans thanking Kim for blessing them with a picture of her AWOL younger brother. "YOU GAVE US ROB FOR EASTER," someone chimed while a fellow supporter noted: "I love seeing Rob in the photos!! I miss seeing him in the show and hope he is doing well!!" Three months before Rob's surprising appearance on Kim's Instagram page, The Blast covered his mother's desire to see him embrace the spotlight. A source claimed the famous momager was exhausted with her son's days as a social recluse, claiming: "Kris is trying to light a fire under Rob to get him to start living life again. She never imagined when he stepped back from the show that he'd still be hiding out at home all these years later." The source continued, "It's the biggest heartbreak of her life, and she's desperate to convince him to come out of his shell." Another insider claimed Rob barely went outside his home unless it was to visit his older sister Khloé or to let his daughter Dream spend quality time with her cousins. The second source stressed that Rob prioritized being a father over returning to the spotlight. "Rob lives for his little girl, Dream. She's the absolute center of his world, and he spends most of his time with her either at his house or over at Khloé's," they explained. "[However,] When Khloé wants to take the kids out anywhere, 99 percent of the time Rob refuses to go," the source added. They implied the only Kardashian son might have agoraphobia after years as a reality TV star made him "terrified of being out in public and getting recognized or photographed." Agoraphobia, per the Cambridge Dictionary, is the fear of going outside and being in public places. It can also be defined as the fear of being in a situation where it might be difficult to escape or help might not be available. In Rob's case, his reclusiveness might stem from bad experiences of being in the spotlight. Rob's reclusiveness has been ongoing for years, with him having zero to little social media presence. However, The Blast reported he came out of his cave in 2022 to celebrate his sister Khloé. At the time, his older sister shared a stunning image of herself in an all-black ensemble. Khloé donned a figure-hugging turtleneck top with leather pants and matching boots while flaunting her bleached blonde hair. She posed at the center of a circle made of jeans, promoting her Good American brand's various designs, from ripped numbers to skinny designs. Khloé's beauty left many in awe, including her younger brother. Rob applauded her promotional post with the sweet comment, "My pretty princess sparkly girl." His reaction came hours after Khloé had congratulated his ex-girlfriend, Adrienne Bailon, on welcoming a baby with her husband Israel Houghton. Will Rob Kardashian ever return to the spotlight?
