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Imagine you are on the first day of your trip to the Caribbean. You’re snorkeling in the Caribbean with your smartphone. waterproof pouchThis exact scenario happened to my friend off the coast of Dominica. She was capturing videos of swaying coral and schools shimmering fish. My friend experienced this exact scenario off the coasts of Dominica. Our boat captain retrieved the phone after it had been submerged for several stressful and long minutes. To our surprise, our phone was still dry. It is now that I recommend these $10 phone pouches To anyone who is planning a vacation to the…
It was an honor to write this article. I have suffered from insomnia for many years, so any event that highlights actions that can be taken at home or in hotels to improve sleep quality is music my ears. I was therefore honored and delighted to be able to attend the second Global Sleep Symposium held at the Equinox Hotel New York this past May – a conference devoted to raising awareness for sleep best practices and how Equinox Hotels is pioneering the best possible sleep for its guests with advanced room design and on-prem amenities. The highlight was being…
As a hotel consulting professional, I have reviewed hundreds of management contracts for hotels and negotiated them. Each agreement has hundreds of clauses that need to be negotiated. Owners are often at a disadvantage because hotel companies negotiate agreements on a regular basis. This means they may overlook important clauses. This newsletter will highlight three provisions that many owners do not even know they have. In my future newsletters I will cover many other clauses. Overlooked Provision 1: Include a limit on the total management fee. It is probably the most important provision in a management contract. This is often…
Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only park in the U.S. that allows you to dig for diamonds, and then keep them. On site, you’ll find other gems, such as agates, jaspers, garnets, and quartz.It is best to hunt for gems right after a rain. Two hours southwest of Little Rock. Arkansas, is arguably the most unique state park in the U.S.—Crater of Diamonds State Park. This 911-acre park draws visitors from across the Natural State and beyond. You may be wondering why. What lies below the soil? Crater of Diamonds was discovered by a local farmer, John Huddleston,…
The Jersey Shore is a 130-mile stretch of Atlantic coast. You’ll discover more than 40 towns and sand stretches along the way. Each offers something different, ranging from family-friendly beaches to quiet, nature filled retreats. Fora’s travel advisor can help you to avoid the worst of traffic and crowds. Stephanie Cavazuti She recommends visiting midweek, and using public transportation. “New Jersey Transit goes all the way to Bay Head at the Shore Line,” she says. If you can, try to plan your trip for the “local summer,” which is the stretch of water that occurs after Labor Day, when the…
In 2025, we see a different view of the French hospitality industry. Paris shines brightly and is buoyed up by a remarkable momentum. The regions, such as the Capital Region outside Paris are struggling to keep up, and have revealed economic weakness to date. Paris continues setting new records. This is boosted by the Olympic Games of last year, and an event calendar that’s particularly packed in odd-numbered months. Leisure customers are still buoyant and events like the Paris Air Show in May and June continue to boost hotel performance. With occupancy rates in excess of 80% since the start…
The station nearest to my home has two personalities. You can exit north to find a neatly organized bus lottery and a street of chain stores. Starbucks is also always present. If you exit south, on the other hand, you will find yourself in a maze of narrow streets lined with ramshackle houses and overgrown Japanese kerria or trumpet vines. The Woodworker was discovered as I wandered aimlessly in these alleys. This isn’t his real name. We’ve never been together. In fact, I’ve seen him only a handful times over the past 10 years. His garden, which is full of…
INDIA – Hilton (NYSE: HLT), Great Place to Work, the world’s largest workplace survey, has recognized Asia’s leading hospitality company once again as India’s best place to work. Hilton has now achieved this honor three years in a row, making it India’s only hospitality company that has received this distinction. It is a testament to the company’s constant leadership in cultivating an inclusive, purposeful culture. Great Place to Work® is a globally renowned research and consulting firm that evaluates and certifies companies based on their workplace culture. This recognition is the result of a rigorous assessment process that surveyed almost…
Top 5 Must-Sees The Alpina Gstaad offers a luxurious five-star retreat with a Six Senses Spa measuring more than 20,000 sq. ft.Country Night Gstaad is an annual festival of country music held in Gstaad every September.Discover the traditions of alpine artisan cheese-making in the Gstaad cheese grotto.Shop along the elegant, car-free shopping promenade of this resort.Enjoy a traditional Swiss meal at Posthotel Rössli. Gstaad shares the same status as St. Moritz. Switzerland’s most glamorous resort towns. There are five-star hotels, celebrity sightings, and a car-free promenade flanked by high-end boutiques and designer stores—but don’t expect the grand outposts you’ll find…
Mr. Minister of Economy and LabourMr. Mayor,Mr. President Messe BerlinPlease, ladies and gentlemen. It is a singular paradox that the ITB – this great fair dedicated to tourism, an activity that is the synonym of peace – is opening at a time when the world is preparing to go to war! Is it really possible to imagine travel, leisure, and holidays when the world is preparing for war? This antinomy however is illusory. It is at times of difficulty, when images and sounds of destruction and hatred swirl around us, that we are most compelled to run away. Since two…