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Music isn’t just something we stream—it’s something we seek out. Travelers are seeking out live music in any form they can find. Europe Catch Taylor Swift on the cheap, crisscrossing the country to see Dead & Co. on their (latest) farewell tour, or mapping out itineraries around festivalsThe perfect late-night show, a crate-digging session, or a crate-digging session. Although gig-tripping is a relatively new trend, fans have done it for decades.Hotels are taking note. Hotels are making music programming more deliberate. They invest in intimate listening rooms, analog performance spaces, and in-house vinyl collections. Some suites are themed after musical…

Amtrak will launch its new Mardi Gras Service on August 18 connecting Mobile, Ala. to New Orleans, with stops along Mississippi Gulf Coast.With fares as low as $15, this is the first passenger service in the area in almost 20 years.Amtrak offers spacious seats, free WiFi and convenient connections to trains heading for Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. The iconic passenger train service, which was disrupted by Hurricane Katrina back in 2005, is returning for the first time. Mississippi Gulf Coast. Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service Relaunched Aug. 18, with departures twice daily between Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans. The…

Granville Island Hotel looks a little confusing architecturally. Spanish colonial building remodeled? (Check.) Is it a wink to Granville Island’s industrial past when the island was populated by corrugated-steel warehouses, back in the day? (Check.) As you stroll down the long, striped entry corridor and enter the hotel—you can’t miss the waterfront views, nor the yachts moored outside—one thing hits you: Whatever it is, it works. All 82 of the rooms are different. The nautical theme was replaced by a refined and contemporary design. All 82 rooms come with complimentary newspapers. Penthouses offer more space and include a fireplace, dining…

One of the top golf pros in the world, Justin Thomas He has been traveling the world for many years, visiting his favorite golf courses in Northern Ireland, or other places. Royal County Down Australia Royal MelbournePennsylvania or other states he considers more difficult, such as Pennsylvania Oakmont New Jersey Pine Valley. Although he is from Florida, he recently spent more time on the Garden State greens while filming his debut in this summer’s blockbuster, comedy “Happy Gilmore 2,” In which he plays a photo-snapping self. The PGA Tour is where he spends a significant portion of his year, and…

Top 5 Must-Sees Attend a Spartanburgers Baseball game.Rockers Brewing Co. is a great place to enjoy a cold beer while listening to live music. Local legend is the Son of a Peach Ale.Cleveland Park is home to many walking trails, play areas, and other outdoor activities.Enjoy a stay at the AC Hotel Spartanburg located in the downtown area, close to parks, restaurants and the ballpark. The Kennedy is a stylish, yet cozy restaurant that serves Southern-inspired food. South Carolina is filled with towns that blend Southern hospitality, delicious food, and a touch of natural beauty—and Spartanburg is no exception. Spartanburg,…

The Core Wellness Standards for Hotel have been developed by WITT in collaboration with the Wellness Tourism Association. This global framework is designed to integrate wellness practices into the hotel operation. The standards developed by WITT Standards Advisory Committee provide measurable metrics for hotels to improve their wellness offering. The Core Wellness Standards are built on more than 100 certification criteria by WITT and organized into five main pillars – Healthy Eating (Healthy Food), Holistic Healing (Holistic Healing), Nature, Movement and Local Impact. These standards provide specific requirements to hotels that align their operations with wellness. Hotels are encouraged, under…

Safemark Systems ORLANDO, FLA. — Safemark, a leader in hospitality security, announces today the launch of an updated top-opening safe for guest rooms. This is an evolution of both the DN 5.4 (for laptops under 15 inches) and DNX 5.4 (for laptops over 17 inches). These next-generation versions are designed to meet today’s growing demands for enhanced security, operational efficiency, sustainability, and environmental responsibility in hospitality environments. Designed for both guests and property operators, the new safes offer meaningful improvements that simplify installation, improve protection and reduce environmental impact. This allows properties to protect guest valuables and support their corporate…

So, you’ve decided it’s time to move somewhere new—maybe even an entirely different country. What country should you choose? Consider a variety of factors when deciding on the best place to live. You may want to consider countries that have excellent social and healthcare systems. safety is at the top of your list. You may want to live somewhere that has beautiful architecture, or where there are many outdoor adventures.In order to help you look at all of the factors and the best countries to live, we turned to United Nations Human Development Report (HDR). The index gives scores for…

Skift has learned that Marriott will announce on Wednesday a partnership between Flipkart and Walmart’s Indian ecommerce platform. Flipkart SuperCoins are converted to hotel points for loyal members of both companies. “We’ve always had to wait for someone to book a hotel room to start engaging with the program… Now with Marriott Bonvoy partnering with Flipkart, we start to become a little bit more part of their everyday transaction,” John Toomey, chief commercial officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International, told Skift. Flipkart’s SuperCoins operate already as a group currency on all Flipkart sites, which includes

Overtourism It has become a worldwide problem, particularly in Europe. ItalyMillions are checking off their bucket list this summer. It means that the romantic streets of Venice have become overcrowded. Positano’s picturesque coastline is bursting at the seams. And the amazing architecture of Rome has been obscured by the crowds of people on each street corner.  The accessibility of travel is great, but with so many people in new places—often under the veil of anonymity and the lowered inhibitions that come with being on vacation—the already crowded nature of top tourist spots is worsened by poorly behaved visitors. In recent…