New nonstops to Denver, a textbook rental king is crowned, a new in-home chef app, and more: Lexington Business News

• United Airlines Expands:
  • The airline will add 35 flights and six new routes, including non-stop flights from Denver to Lexington.
  • United Airlines announced in a news release its plans to expand its role as the most flown airline in Denver.
  • As part of a $1 billion infrastructure investment, United Airlines aims to open 12 new gates in A and B concourses by 2024.
  • Denver International Airport will see the introduction of three new clubs, including the largest ones in the carrier’s network.
  • With enhanced early morning departures and late evening arrivals, United Airlines aims to provide customers with increased flexibility and options.
• eCampus.com Becomes “Trusted Choice” for Rental Textbooks After Amazon’s Exit:
  • eCampus.com, a Lexington based online textbook retailer, revealed in a news release its “emergence” as the top spot in the rental textbook market. This development comes after Amazon’s exit from the rental textbook market, solidifying eCampus.com as the go-to choice for college students.
  • Offering nearly one million textbook rental titles, eCampus.com ensures students have access to affordable course materials.
  • Their rental platform “provides a comprehensive selection of rental durations, new, used, and eBook options, catering to diverse student needs.”
  • eCampus.com writes in the release that it has a strong reputation for its exceptional customer service and affordability.
• CookinGenie Brings In-Home Personal Chef Services to Lexington:
  • CookinGenie, a popular platform for culinary services, announced in a news release the expansion of its services to offer personal chef services in Lexington, KY.
  • The platform now allows users to book a personal chef instantly for various occasions, including meal prep, at-home date nights, and special events.
  • CookinGenie’s personal chefs bring fresh ingredients, prepare gourmet dishes, and handle the cleanup afterward, offering a hassle-free dining experience.
  • Customers can choose from a variety of culinary creations, ranging from gourmet dishes to familiar comfort foods, tailored to their preferences.
• The Manchester, a new independent hotel in Lexington, Kentucky’s Distillery District, is set to open its doors on June 2nd, 2023 with a ribbon cutting, celebratory toast, and tours.
  • The hotel, developed by hoteliers Nik Feldman and Hank Morris, will be the first high-end hotel in Lexington, known as the horse and bourbon capital of the world.
  • The Manchester is located on the site of the historic Ashland Distillery, Lexington’s first registered bourbon producer established in 1865.
  • Designed in partnership with Jenny Bukovec, the hotel features soulful interiors inspired by Lexington’s historic rickhouses and the surrounding Bluegrass region’s landscape.
  • The hotel boasts 125 guest rooms, a bespoke bottle shop, a spirited lobby bar and lounge, and two unique dining and drinking spaces: Granddam, a 140-seat feature restaurant serving Appalachian inspired classics, and Lost Palm, an Art Deco rooftop bar and lounge.
  • Situated in the Distillery District, the hotel is surrounded by bourbon distilleries, breweries, bars, restaurants, and event spaces, making it a prime location for visitors to immerse themselves in Lexington’s vibrant culture.