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While the northern lights often steal the spotlight, their southern counterpart—aurora australis—offers an equally dazzling display of its own. The sky is painted green, purple, or red. But catching a glance requires luck and latitude. The southern lights are also created by solar particles colliding against the Earth’s magnetic fields, as they do during solar storms. The southern lights are notoriously harder to see than the northern lights. This is largely due to the fact that there is so little land around the South Pole from which to see it. Only a few remote places on Earth can experience this…

All figures are in U.S. dollars constant currency. Highlights Weekdays are slower than weekends, but the weekend is stronger Performance of Top 25 Markets balanced by other markets Group Demand Affected by July 4th and JuneteenthThe th Calendar Shift Global RevPAR remains unchanged Business retreats are not the only ones that attract leisure travellers The last week in June saw a healthy weekend performance, but this was countered by a decline in weekday performance. This resulted in a flat week in U.S. hotel. Revenue per available rooms (RevPAR), the measure of revenue generated by each room, was unchanged (-1.0%). This…

The first time culture, language, and localization expert Salvador Ordorica visited two of Paris’ most famous sights, the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, he was overcome with an overwhelming sense of disappointment. Ordorica founder of global translation company, Ordorica: “It felt like Disneyland in terms of crowds and charm. It was not what I had expected of Paris.” The Spanish GroupTelling Travel + Leisure. Emily Cooper had moved to ParisThe French capital is a magnet for tourists from around the globe. They flock there to see the magnificent Mona Lisa in the Louvre and the Chateau de Versailles. What…

Sing your heart out at karaoke, and don’t worry about stage fright—private rooms are the norm. Discover Tokyo’s diverse dining options, from casual izakaya to Michelin-starred fine dining. Visit a baseball match to see how Tokyo interprets America’s favourite pastime.  According to some estimates, the Tokyo metropolitan area is over 5,000 sq. miles. This is a lot of space compared to the five boroughs that make up New York City. It’s obvious that there is a lot to cover. In order to help you get the most out of your visit, I have compiled a list of fifteen unmissable activities that will…

ARLINGTON Va. – The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStarLatest data for the period ending 28 June. CoStar, a leading online provider of information and analytics on the real estate markets, is an industry leader in providing online real estate marketplaces. 22-28th June 2025 (percentage difference from similar week in 2024). Occupancy: 71.9% (-0.1%) Average daily Rate (ADR) : US$163.30 Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$117.45 (-0.1%) Top 25 Markets Philadelphia The three most important performance metrics – occupancy (+10.7% up to 80.0%), average daily rate (+14.5% up to US$173.43), and revenue per available room…

The longest flight on earth is 18 hours, 45 minutes. It connects New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport with Singapore Changi International Airport.For the flight attendants who work this ultra-long-haul route, the work presents unique challenges—as well as unique ways to connect with passengers.Flight attendants are constantly looking for ways to make the work they do more interesting and fun. There are long-haul and short-haul flights. ultra-long-haul flightsIt is a totally different animal. The longest nonstop flight currently in the world is 18 hours 45 minutes long. It connects New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to…

Bitter End Yacht Club Bitter End Yacht Club’s location in the protected North Sound on Virgin Gorda provides ideal conditions for relaxation, watersports, and marine life spotting.Airy accommodations, from beach bungalows along pristine shores to marina lofts with two stories, stay true to the resort’s classic nautical theme while providing all of the comforts and perks that come with a luxury vacation.The resort has reconstructed after Hurricane Irma in 2017 destroyed the property. Its vintage aesthetic is now a focus on up-cycled materials and natural materials. Every stay includes paddleboards and other adventure equipment such as sailboats, windsurf boards, etc. “It’s…

Online dating has never been easier, but which apps should you use? What you are looking for will determine what apps to use. Jamie, a 38-year-old journalist who travels the world, says that she is on Feeld as soon as she lands. Jamie seeks out “casual relationships with a bit of edge.” Hinge Bumble and Tinder, while time-consuming and disappointing, are still the most popular apps. Not to mention niche options such as LoveJackA new dating app that allows people to meet not by selfies but through video chat. Five words that you wrote yourself The following are some examples…

Source: Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics You can also find out more about the HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference Stephanie Smith, of Cogwheel, spoke on June 17 to try and change the mindset about how most hotel marketing budgets have been created in a backwards manner. There are three different ways to set up a marketing budget for a hotel: Too Little – Take last year’s budget and add 10% Too Much – Take your top line forecast then budget 3-8% towards marketing Just Right – Follow the following steps to property justify a targeting hotel marketing budget How to Create a…

The Fourth of July has always been one of my favourite days of the entire year. It doesn’t mean I’ll be paying big bucks for fireworks in triple-digit heat this weekend. Instead, I’ll be indoors—AC on full blast—upgrading my travel wardrobe Lululemon. Before becoming a travel writer I was a Lululemon store educator, so I am very familiar with the company. the brand’s best-sellers.  As important, I’ve learned that early July is the perfect time to buy the essentials you can wear for the entire summer, and often the rest of the calendar year. It’s the point of spring-cleaning to…