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What will travel be like in 2040?

Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

By the year 2040, international travel will be a faster, easier and more ecologically sustainable activity than ever before, according to a report commissioned by Allianz Partners to help prepare for the travel-related needs of their customers in the future. Authored by internationally renowned futurologist Ray Hammond, "The World in 2040" futurology series presents likely future developments and trends that will impact international travel and the traveler experience over the next 20 years. The report identifies key trends that will, collectively, revolutionize the travel landscape by 2040.

COVID-19 fallout hits California’s wine grape growers and wineries

Seth Sandronsky Food & Beverage

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on March 19 ordered the state's residents to shelter at home and for bars and restaurants to close. There are other related impacts. Take agriculture, a top industry in the Golden State, with grapes the second biggest market commodity at $6.25 billion versus dairy products and milk at $6.37 billion in 2018, according to government data. "The COVID-19 pandemic presents incredible and unpredictable challenges," Michael Miiller, director of government relations for the California Winegrape Growers Association, told MultiBriefs via email.

A guide to the haunted South

Cindy Belt Recreation & Leisure

The South is full of history, old towns, moody Spanish moss, fascinating cemeteries and a tradition of hauntings. It seems that every town has stories about hauntings, and many have a haunted tour. If you feel like investigating the subject while staying warm, here are some Southern locations that also include history, interesting stories, great views, and the possibility of seeing ghosts!

Hospitality industry copes with unprecedented times, massive layoffs

Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought life and business to a grinding halt. Among the hardest-hit sectors are travel and hospitality. As the virus spread rapidly across the world in February and March, millions scrambled to cancel their travel plans. Hotels and airlines were besieged by customer calls — all demanding cancellations and refunds. Things are going to be tough for some time in these industries, as approximately 15 million hospitality jobs in the U.S. have been affected.

COVID-19 and the wild sheep decline: An interesting parallel

Chester Moore Jr. Recreation & Leisure

The impact of COVID-19 on humanity is nothing short of historic. While the death toll has not and hopefully will not reach the levels of the Spanish flu of 1918, the potential is there, and the grip it has on government, commerce, and private citizens is unprecedented. That’s why I can’t help but make parallels between COVID-19 and the near-catastrophic decline of wild sheep of the 1800s.

How Twister and a 99-cent app can help you ‘overtrain’ beyond…

Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Most training today is what is known as "training to a standard." It may be passing a test, shooting a certain size and speed group, or checking a box on the amount of time and reps done. The problem is, that type of training doesn’t carry over to the real world. Going to the range, standing flat-footed, and staying in your lane just doesn't cut it. It may be fun. It may be therapeutic. But it only builds a fraction of the skills we need for real-world, lifesaving shooting situations.

How to stay connected (and have fun) while quarantined

Victoria Fann Mental Healthcare

Let's admit it: being quarantined — whether voluntary or mandatory — is difficult. Those who are living alone are in total isolation. Those who live with others are now together 24/7. Both extremes have their challenges. What they have in common is not being able to get together with close friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors, customers, students and so on. As the novelty of being home all day wears off, it's natural to feel frustrated, restless and lonely. This is when we need to find some creative ways to stay connected and, hopefully, have a little fun. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

Afraid of bedbugs? Avoid these cities, says Orkin

Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Got bugs? Many cities do, if it is bedbugs that are the target. Washington, D.C., is the No. 1 city on Orkin's Top 50 Bed Bug Cities list, topping nearby Baltimore, which fell to the second spot after three years as the front-runner. Indianapolis joined the top 10 of the list this year. The list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most bedbug treatments from Dec. 1, 2018 to Nov. 30, 2019. The ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments.

Drive-in theaters: A blast from the past

Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

With coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeping across the country, life in America is undergoing dramatic change as the populace comes to grips with the scope and seriousness of the pandemic. What's worse, the vast majority of entertainment and sporting events have been canceled or postponed to some uncertain date in the future. But there is at least one somewhat virus-proof solution to getting out of the house for the evening: going to a drive-in movie.

Comments are open for proposed hunting, fishing changes in Texas

John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) Commission is considering a number of changes to hunting and fishing regulations in 2020. However, prior to making any decisions, the Commission wants input from constituents in Texas. Among other things, TPWD is looking at implementing rules to administer an automated process for issuing pronghorn and antlerless mule deer permits, decreasing the daily bag limit for scaup and goose, and changing the hunting seasons for goose and snipe.

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