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Skywatchers may be treated to a colorful display of the night sky in several states tonight and tomorrow. Forecasters say that on Aug. 18 or Aug. 19 a fast-moving solar wind stream could cause a geomagnetic disturbance, which would light up the skies with Northern Lights in 15 U.S. States. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) Then, there is the U.K. Met Office. The UK Met Office reported that “there is an increasing chance of minor geomagnetic augmentation due to a fast-moving wind arriving on Monday, with a Coronal Mass Ejection look Tuesday and Wednesday.” Alaska has the best chance of seeing the…
Reading Time 2 Minutes Small Luxury Hotels of the World launched the Wellbeing Collection in a global marketing consortium. 15 global luxury hotels. The 15 founding members each promote three pillars: rest, reconnection, and resilience. It means that services and amenities go beyond fitness, healthy eating and therapeutic treatments. They offer “experiences that support mental, physical and emotional wellbeing”. Property must meet 8 of 12 criteria. 1. Heartfelt hospitality2. Healthy and complete cuisine3. Meditation and mindfulness programmes4. Environmental sustainability5. Community engagement6. Experience nature in a new way7. Holistic design, atmosphere and ambience8. Guest Inclusion9. The progressive hotel culture and employee…
Images by SLS the Red Sea SLS The Red Sea named Glenn Waidande its new director of Revenue Management. He will join the pre-opening committee and bring 16 years of experience in hospitality to his new role. Waidande started his career as a trainee at age 18 and progressed to senior positions in the revenue strategy in multiple international markets. Early positions included Shangri-La and Starwood India, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas Thailand, and Dusit Hotels and Resorts Qatar. He was most recently the director of revenue strategy for Dusit’s multi-property properties, where he managed 549 keys in two Doha…
Top 5 Things You Can’t Miss Salt Cay is home to some of my favorite diving, and the shipwrecks and coral reefs are a paradise for marine life.The Coral Reef Bar & Grill is the island’s only restaurant, and their fried conch is not something you want to miss.Harbourside’s accommodations are comfortable and put you just a few steps away from great snorkeling.Salt Cay is the ideal place to stay in the early months of the year for those who want to snorkel with the humpbacks. Taylor’s Hill, a challenging trek, is an opportunity to explore the ruins at the highest…
Overtourism – Should You Give Up Your Travel Bucket Lists? – Image Credit: Unsplash+ Italy and Japan promote lesser-known travel destinations in order to fight overtourism and provide unique experiences. The Faroe Islands have introduced a concept of mystery tours to help distribute tourists more evenly and reduce future overtourism. Social media has a huge influence on travel decisions, and bucket lists of travelers are becoming more similar. This leads to popular destinations being overcrowded. This trend has encouraged countries like Italy and Japan to innovate and promote lesser known areas to encourage travelers to explore beyond typical tourist…
Parallelle’s Carry-On makeup bag is the ultimate solution to keeping beauty products organized and easy to find—and it’s our top pick for travelers. A year ago, before discovering this bag’s magic, I used to empty my entire cosmetic bag onto the bathroom counter at any hotel or Airbnb that I stayed in. The makeup bag is now foldable, which means those days are gone. Each side of the makeup bag can be lowered to lay flat after you have unzipped it. This allows you to see your entire collection at once. It is designed to keep all products upright and…
Budget season in hospitality can feel like trying to land a plane in fog—numbers are everywhere, and every decision impacts your property’s future. This is where the Budgeting Playbook This guide is a practical, clear and actionable tool that will help you create a budget-driven strategy that balances the market reality with your operational goals. This playbook will help you to focus, forecast and move forward confidently, whether you are deep into your business plans or just starting out. Step 1: Understand Market Conditions & 2026 Projections Zoom out. The best budgets are grounded in what’s happening around you—not created…
Paros, is a island that has been known and loved by Greeks for years, and some of the best hotels in Paros have remained (just about) under the international tourism radar—until fairly recently. It seems that the secret has been revealed. Greeks and tourists from other countries are now flocking to this island.Why has the island’s popularity risen so dramatically? Over the past few years, a number of luxury and boutique hotels have opened on the island, which has played a major role in its global recognition. One DayIt is not far from Mykonos—around 45 minutes by ferry—Paros It isn’t…
Ocean Grove, an arid town of 272 acres on the Jersey Shore has just opened a boutique hotel that was recently renovated. It will be open in July 2025. The 27 room Hotel Albatross on Ocean Pathway is home to the “unofficial social Club of Hotel Albatross”, according to Dominick Perrier Strand, a hotel employee. The Jersey Shore might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of beautiful Victorian-style architecture and—wait for it—a dry town. Ocean Grove’s newly renovated Hotel Albatross and the charming town aren’t what one would expect. This town is unique. It…
With dreamy beaches, enchanting Roman streets, and stately Florentine galleries, it’s no wonder that Southern Italy is so beloved—but perhaps the south is a bit The same goes for the other way around. Love, with overtourism The issue is becoming more and more prevalent. The north of Italy is often overlooked It is not well known to travelers but offers a lot. One small town is gaining attention. Data from Hotels.comInterest and search volume in Italy’s Belluno region (located just over an hour away) increased 115 per cent between 2024-2025. The province includes the town of the exact same name…