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Airbnb Hosts Experience: What Happens when Work Enters Your House – Image Credits Unsplash+ What happens when you turn your home into your workplace? This question often arises when analyzing how accommodation-sharing platforms like Airbnb continue to blur the lines between personal space and professional service. In the hospitality industry, it is important to understand that personal space and professional service are often blurred. gig economyThe growth of in-home hosting is redefining business models, and has shifted boundaries between family and work life. This article explores recent research on the human experience behind the Airbnb model, revealing how freedom and…
When moving to Germany Eight years ago I had the opportunity to explore nine of Germany’s sixteen federal states. Munich is the traditional and clean capital of Bavaria in Germany, which is also the economic center for old West Germany. I live in Berlin, Germany’s capital, but on my first trip to Munich I found that the two sides are completely different. Berlin is gritty, futuristic and rooted in old East Germany. Munich is the traditional and clean center of Germany’s biggest state, Bavaria. Munich is more representative of the aesthetics and culture that Americans associate with Germany, including alpine…
My summer style is a mix of everything. breezy, breathable fabrics That look as good as they feel. When I’m ready to refresh my wardrobe, I turn to one retailer that has a wide range of pieces. J.Crew. And right now, the retailer has high-quality staples as low as $12, much to my closet’s—and wallet’s—delight. I looked J.Crew’s mid-summer sale The best section pieces for summer travel Find out more summer dresses, linen shorts, sophisticated sandalsGet up to 76 per cent off. J.Crew Summer Sale: 30 Best Deals. Use the code “SHOPNOW” At checkout, you can unlock an extra 40…
ATLANTA – July 17, 2025 – ActablToday, a leading hospitality software company committed to providing hotels with actionable insight to drive profitability, announced the release of HotelData.comHotelData.com is a free resource for data in the hospitality industry. HotelData.com, powered by Actabl’s proprietary hospitality data is designed to give hoteliers benchmarks based upon real performance data as well as practical planning tools that can inform financial and operational decisions. Its debut report, the 2025–2026 Budget Planning GuideThe software provides key insights into the labor costs and revenue performance of hotels, as well as profit margins. It helps hotel owners, operators, investors, and other stakeholders…
The Growing Need for Food Allergy Compliant Restaurants Image Credit: Unsplash+ Approximately five years ago, when my daughter was just two years old, we confirmed through allergist testing that she had multiple severe food allergies—cashews, pistachios, sesame seeds, peas, and lentils. Some of these allergies would cause immediate and intense stomach distress, but others carried a graver risk. Anaphylaxis. We have since started oral immunotherapy in order to reduce the severity of reactions. Despite our vigilance we still end up at the ER following a couple of meals from restaurants. In nearly every instance, the culprit wasn’t an obvious allergen—it…
Packing for a summer trip to the South of France is something I recommend everyone do. séjours: linen. If possible, piles of linen. It’s perfect for surviving the scorching summers In a country with limited air conditioning, iced beverages are hard to find. Natural breathability and moisture-wicking qualities of the lightweight fiber are perfect for staying cool while exploring the produce market in Aix-en-Provence. Plus, linen clothes They are extremely compact, thanks to their thin weave and soft shape. This means you can pack weeks of clothing in a small bag. I packed a whole month’s clothing into my bag.…
My late grandmother left me two things: passion for travelAnd a love for the shoe section at Nordstrom. During her visits from Taipei, we’d take trips to the department store, where I’d aspire to emanate her elegance as she browsed the selection, before we indulged in fancy treats from the café. When it comes to the Nordstrom Anniversary SaleAs the best offers of the year, we are reminded of those happy memories. travel-friendly footwear Come around.Nordstrom is having a sale on all categories of merchandise, including apparel and beauty. Anniversary sale recommendations here)—this year, more than 65 new brands were…
Top 5 Things You Can’t Miss White Sand Beach is a popular place to sunbathe and enjoy the powdery white sand.Discover the Bang Bao village built on stilts.Khlong Phlu falls is the perfect place to cool down.Snorkel in gin-clear waters among vibrant coral reefs.Take advantage of the night market to enjoy street food. In 15 minutes from the time the ferry left Trat in the Gulf of Thailand, close to Cambodia’s border, Koh Chang appears. The island is massive and appears to stretch out across the horizon. Its undulating hills and mountains resemble giants snoozing. Like stars, smaller islands dot…
You can now enjoy kayaking and camping on the water. AntarcticaThis could be your chance. HX ExpeditionsThe world’s oldest cruise line, announced recently that it will expand its capacity by launching the most diverse camping and kayaking program in Antarctica. HX Expeditions plans to double the number of camping sites and increase kayaking capacity in Antarctica by 188 percent starting October 2025. This will allow more people to enjoy Antarctica while being environmentally friendly. Solo travelers will be able to access camping and kayaking, without the need for a partner. HX Expeditions will introduce new solo inflatable “Discovery Kayaks”, which…
It’s been 30 years since Cher Horowitz’s colorful life and even more colorful fashion sense debuted in the film Clueless. And though she claimed to have a “way normal life for a teenager” (as if!), her onscreen adventures and style proved otherwise. I can’t be the only one who wishes they had the opportunity to step into Cher’s shoes (both literally and figuratively), or try out her virtual closet and extensive wardrobe. Luckily, that dream can now become a reality. To commemorate the film’s fashion-forward legacy, the chic L’Ermitage Beverly Hills hotel has partnered with Paramount, Bloomingdale’s, and Clueless costume…