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Florida’s 1,350-mile coastline and warm climate all year round make it a great place to go on a beach holiday. On the Atlantic side you’ll find deep shipwrecks with big waves and a surf culture. The west side has sugar-white beaches and eco paradises full of mangroves and wildlife. There are quiet places where you can read and relax, as well as buzzy areas with Jet Skis or beach volleyball. I first came to the island for college and I’m still here 35 years later. call the Sunshine State home. Florida Some beach enclaves are still affordable. These are my…
Images by Sojern SojernDigital marketing platform designed for hospitality. HotelKey, a leader in next-generation Property Management Systems (PMS), announced today the launch a real-time integration of guest feedback that is unmatched on the market. This native feature built into the HotelKey pms allows hotels to gather and act on guest feedback during their stay in real time. This new capability builds upon the strategic partnership announced The integration of Sojern Guest Experience Solutions into HotelKey PMS will take place in April 2024. Hoteliers can boost their profitability and improve the guest experience from beginning to end. Sojern and HotelKey have taken a giant leap…
Sirius, Orion, and Canis Minor above the horizon during a cold winter’s night EerikWhat to expect in the skies over Wadi RumEven without a telescopic lens, Wadi rum’s night sky is so clear and bright that it allows familiar patterns to be seen clearly. The Milky Way stretches from one end of the sky to the other, displaying a dense river that appears almost tangible. The Milky Way is always there, anchoring and guiding the eye upward.Among the most recognizable features is Orion’s Belt—three bright stars in a straight line, forming the center of the Orion constellation. Look southward on…
Scandic, in partnership with Vasakronan and the city of Uppsala, plans to build a 236 room hotel that is modern and stylish. The hotel will be built in the rapidly growing Södra City (Southern City) area. The new hotel, in addition to having a bar, gym and flexible meeting rooms, will also have a large restaurant that overlooks stunning park areas. The parties have agreed to a long-term rental agreement that includes a brand-new Scandic hotel of 236 rooms. The hotel will have a large meeting capacity, with seven rooms. One of the larger ones can hold up to 200…
Florida does not have a white sand beach on every waterway or beach. Miami’s water is dirty in one area. SurfRider Foundation released its rankings of “Beach Bacteria hot spots” in the U.S. and declared Park View Kayak Launch, in Miami Beach, Florida as a bacteria-hot spot. It ranked Park View Kayak Launch at 90 percent. It is unsafe to swim because the water is heavily polluted. Beach Bacteria Hot Spots are areas that have a high level of pollution and are not suitable for swimming. SurfRider’s Blue Water Task Force analyzed more than 10,000 water samples collected from 604…
In order to reduce costs and increase returns, developers are pairing up two brands within a building. Dual-brand hotels are a way for developers to share costly infrastructure such as pools, gyms and elevators. Adam Dahan is vice president of Azul Hospitality’s business development. He said that in today’s environment, with its high interest rates and barriers to entry for infill land, it was important to maximize the yield from a site to get a project constructed. Marriott has over 400 co-branded hotels that are open. Hilton has more that 125 dual-brand hotels in the world, and another 100 are…
Expedia is gaining with Google Hotels “bruised” and under pressure. Tripadvisor, Trivago, and Super.com, a newcomer to the game, are also gaining. Bernstein’s research note on the question of whether Google Hotels has “lost its relevance” contains some of these findings. The answer is “Not yet.” Bernstein cited two factors that are placing pressure on Google Hotels. The European Union’s Digital Markets Act forced Google Hotels down the Google search results pages, and secondly, Google’s AI Overviews is slowly becoming the solution to hotel searches. Bernstein analyzed 19,000 hotels throughout the U.S.
Virginia Beach will open a new wave-generation surf lagoon this summer, powered by Wavegarden technology.The surf park caters to all levels, including both beginner and advanced surfers.The new Virginia Beach lagoon is a continuation of the rich surfing history that Virginia Beach has enjoyed as a hub of East Coast surfing. Surf culture runs deep in Virginia BeachLong considered the birthplace for East Coast surfing. It’s now leveling up. Atlantic Park SurfThe first wave-generation surf lagoon powered by Wavegarden technology in the United States. Set to open by July, this high-tech lagoon will pump out consistent, rideable waves year-round—just two…
A new study recently set out to find the best hiking cities across the world—one U.S. city came out on top. The top hiking destinations are not usually cities, but there are plenty of them. best hikes Not all of the best views are in the mountains. You can sometimes get the best views in the city, while also enjoying stunning landscapes. A new report by the footwear commerce website SportsShoes We set out to discover which cities are the best for hiking. SportsShoes, for its report on hiking trails in 180 of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, analyzed…
Images by UrVenue UrVenue has announced the launch UrResort. It is the newest product that was created in response to the demand of hotels and resorts who are looking for a more customized solution. UrVenue’s platform for venue-management is at the core of UrResort, which now supports experience-led operation, guest engagement and enterprise-grade distributor. UrResort is a suite of connected solutions that helps resort operators centralize their non-room inventory and sell it at scale. Debuting at HITEC Indy UrResort The launch of UrVenue’s Experience Commerce Platform is a major step in the evolution. It allows hotels to manage and monetize services such…