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My mom loves the outdoors. In my mind’s eye, I see her returning from her garden, while I am wafting earthy and floral aromas, as she teasingly hugs me and teases her. Our family vacations consisted of canoeing on lakes or surfing the waves at sunset. She was always a good girl. lathered in thick sunscreens With (what I thought at the time to be) ridiculously high SPFs. Even though my mother was diligent about using sunscreen, she still developed skin cancer. She has had basal and squamous skin cells removed from both her chest and nose. Now she is…
It doesn’t matter how cute a pair of shoes is, if they’re uncomfortable, or worse, cause you constant blisters, then they’re not worth wearing—even if they look good with all your travel outfits. Thankfully, Vionic shoes Vionic’s sandals are on sale right now. Vionic is offering a great deal on their footwear. comfy walking sneakersSave up to 75% on sandals. Amazon’s fashion store Secret deals are available on the most popular travel shoes by the Oprah brand. Each style features arch-supporting elements that allow you to comfortably walk all day. Vionic shoes are available for as little as $34 in…
Challenge: Aligning the target market with added inventory A small vacation rental business in the Northeast, with 36 cabins, was planning to build 2 large properties. The first would include an interior pool, and it was located about 1 mile from a popular skiing resort. The expansion came on top of a few newly constructed homes that they added to their management program, which meant 20% of their cabins had eight bedrooms or more. By 2024, they will own 8% the properties that they manage. The majority of their revenues came from Vrbo. As their inventory evolved, it demanded a…
It can be overwhelming to pack for a day on the beach. After you have the basics like sunscreen, a beach towel, and an insulated cooler, you will need beach gear. A lightweight umbrella to provide shade, a foldable chair to lounge in, and an insulated cool box for drinks and snacks. You can also add extras to your vacation that will make or break it. beach vacationLike a waterproof case for your phone or some after-sun cooling gel.It can be difficult to remember everything. Everything is better with a little help What you should toss in your already-full beach…
Chengdu has the most hotel construction projects in China, with 145. Image Credit Unsplash The Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend report for China Lodging Econometrics The Chinese construction pipeline (LE) shows 3,704 projects/670 185 rooms for Q1 of 2025. The pipeline has slightly declined from its peak in Q3 of 2024. LE also points out that the number of upscale, chain-scale project in China has reached its highest ever total. Construction Pipeline – Current Status China will have 2,752 construction projects (490,897 room) completed by the end of Q1 2020. In the next 12 month, 316 additional projects/55.287 rooms will be…
Breeze Airways, the budget carrier, will be adding 21 new routes to its network this autumn.Breeze is a fast-growing company that has developed a plan to meet the demand for travel.Starting May 7, fares are available at introductory prices starting at just $39. More low-cost options are coming. Budget airline Breeze Airways It was announced that service will be launched from two new locations in the fall, namely Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Salisbury Maryland. On Mondays and Fridays starting Oct. 1, there will be flights between Salisbury Regional Airport, (SBY), and Orlando International Airport (MCO). The introductory fares start at…
The saddest lesson of history is that if we have been bamboozled for a long time, we will tend to ignore any evidence of bamboozling. The bamboozle has us. We no longer care about the truth. Even to ourselves, it’s too painful to admit that we have been taken. Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back” –Carl Sagan Blink twice If you need to be saved. __________________________________________ Imagine you are locked in a 25-year-old room with someone who steals your wallet, controls whom you speak to, makes you smile, and sometimes even lets…
The 100-cabin World Traveller The vessel was designed to traverse the Southern Ocean ice, but I boarded it last September. Atlas Ocean Voyages The ship docked in Nice, France. I wasn’t planning to go ashore on a Zodiac—and I certainly didn’t expect to see penguins. The seven-night sailing would stop at smaller ports that are less frequented by cruise ships, such as St.-Raphaël, on the Côte d’Azur, before ending in Palma, on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Along the way I would experience a culinary journey: The Atlas team would organize market tours and tastings as well as meals at…
There’s nothing like the energy that you find on Brazilian beaches. While you are relaxing on the beach, with a fresh-cut coconut on your lap, the vibrancy of Brazil will be all around you. These sands are a great way to relax. Brazil The best is unquestionably here.On a typical Brazilian Beach, tourists mix with locals who are on vacation or on a lunch break. Vendors sell everything from hats, sundresses, and grilled cheese sticks, as soccer balls fly through the air, and music is heard from all directions. Many beaches are dominated by nature, with reefs off the coast,…
The hotel marketing manager’s job is a difficult one. You may find it difficult to differentiate your hotel and get more bookings. Offers and experiences are a great way to increase bookings when you have limited resources and budget. But how do you set them up? 1. Do not create an experience or offer that you’re unable to sell. The creation of offers and experiences for the purpose of increasing sales is a different approach than selling a typical rack rate hotel room. With experiences, consumers receive greater benefits but are also faced with more complex decision making. When selling…