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The National Weather Service placed Southern California in a heat alert until 9pm on May 22, 2018.In popular tourist areas such as Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, temperatures could reach 100 degrees.Residents and visitors to the affected area are advised to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors with air conditioning. They should also drink water even before they feel thirsty. Southern California is getting hotter. The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning for California. It is valid until 9 pm local time on Tuesday, May 22.  Most of Southern California will see temperatures in the 90s, but some…

I’ve heard that you have been a flight attendant for almost 11 years, so I know exactly what I need to make a flight go smoothly—and what’s just extra weight in a carry-on. I am always updating my travel gear Even the best of stuff will wear out eventually. Even the best stuff wears out eventually. Amazon’s Memorial Day sale In full swing, this is the perfect time to switch out old favorites and discover some travel gems you didn’t even know you were missing.  Amazon offers some excellent deals with prices starting at $6 and discounts of up to…

In the fast-paced hospitality industry of today, hotel leadership requires more than just charm and experience. Hotel managers today must be adept at a variety of business disciplines. From data analytics and financial forecasting, to marketing strategy and the supply chain, they need to know a lot about them to provide great customer service and achieve solid commercial results. The hospitality industry is no longer just about service—it’s about performance. Every operational decision has an impact on the bottom line. Guests are demanding more and competition is fierce. Hotel leaders are expected to be business-minded while also delivering excellent service.…

Key Points Booking.com’s hotel commission rates will be reduced by 25% in Switzerland, as ordered by Switzerland’s price watchdog. The ruling is legally binding for three years and takes effect three months following the date of the decision. This measure aims to increase the competitiveness and financial burdens of Swiss hotels. Booking.com intends to appeal the ruling, and will maintain its commission rates until the appeal process is concluded. The following is a summary of the information that you will find on this website: Booking.com was ordered by Switzerland’s price watchdog, to lower its commission rates on Swiss hotels by…

Images by Stonebridge Stonebridge, A Denver-based innovative hotel management firm that is privately-owned and offers a wide range of hotels, including resorts, luxury hotels, full-service hotels, and select-service premium hotels. PropertyBlake Doran has been appointed Vice President for Operations. Doran reports to Lee Palaschak (Executive Vice President, Operations). Doran has over 20 years of experience working in the hospitality industry, both above and below property. He is a leader with a solid foundation and proven abilities to improve financial performance, increase guest satisfaction and develop teams. Most recently, he served as the Divisional Director of Operations of Remington Hospitality. He oversaw a…

What should travelers do in order to make the most of their American dollar? Experts offer some opinions. On May 21, the U.S. Dollar’s power is volatile. It fell for a third consecutive day against several different currencies. The American tariffs will likely continue to impact the value of U.S. currencies. According to CEPR, an organization that provides policy-relevant economic research, the prevailing theory is that tariffs on imports will put upward pressure on a country’s currency. Jonathan Hartley, Alessandro Rebucci and others wrote in Taxes, Dollar and Equities – High Frequency Evidence From the Liberation Day Announcement”The response should…

Due to necessity, independent hospitality operators are masters of marketing. With limited staff, budgets, and time, they juggle social media, email campaigns, OTA listings, reviews and advertising — often all at once. TakeUp’s The Voice of Independent Hospitality Report 202564% of property owner’s cite social media marketing as their main marketing channel. Another 50% of them rely on word-of-mouth and 44% use email marketing. Here’s the tension. While property owners spend significant energy attracting visitors, They’re often flying blind. Marketing becomes a blind shot without a clear understanding of what guests want, what they are willing to pay and how…

Panarioti, fiercely protective of their microcosms, are opposed to unnecessary progress. After all, they were happy using candlelight before electricity arrived in the early 1980s. The islanders were not happy when the authorities wanted to replace the moon by street lamps. It would have been unthinkable to ruin the romance of walking back home guided by swaying, mast-top lights that looked like shooting stars. Until about the 1950s, on Panarea—like on Alicudi, the most westerly Aeolian isle—women-fearing locals still believed in the legend of Le Donne Volanti, or Flying Women. The locals reported that the witches would row their skiffs…

United Airlines has announced its biggest summer schedule to date.The airline is adding 17 new international routes across four continents including new routes to Europe Africa South America and Asia.The launch of many new routes is scheduled to proceed as originally planned. New flight options are available just in time for the summer. United Airlines It has announced it will start 17 new routes with its biggest summer schedule ever. 16 new routes are scheduled to begin in mid-July. Seven of United’s routes are entirely new. United Airlines became the sole airline offering flights between Antonio B. Won Pat International…

Reading Time 2 Minutes UK: Hotel and leisure club company Village Hotel Club (Village), which is committed to its growth plans, has added three new members to its management team. Paul Roberts will take on the newly created role of chief operating officer. He was previously chief financial officers. Matthew Ward was appointed chief financial officer (CFO), and Jon Davis, chief technology officer. Roberts’ role as COO will include building up the company vision, its strategic framework, and systems for efficiency, sustainability, and effectiveness. He will ensure alignment between commercial, operational, and guest experience functions. Ward’s duties as CFO include…