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Research: An analysis of travelers’ choices to share or access home-sharing…

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

One selling point of a home-sharing service is that it gives travelers unique social interactions with the host. Early literature about home-sharing services also confirms that travelers appreciate the interactions with the local hosts. An argument, however, arises that the "sharing" economy is actually an "access" economy. Some travelers only pay for permission to use someone else's facility with no interest in social interactions. If travelers merely want to "access" a home-sharing facility, the differences between a home-sharing stay and a regular hotel stay become nebulous.

27 Nosler cartridge debuts at 2020 SHOT Show

John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

While January and February are usually slow months for actually going hunting, this time of year can be pretty exciting for other reasons. Many big outdoor shows occur during this time of year. Not only are these shows great opportunities to find and evaluate prospective hunting outfitters, but most of the big outdoor companies also like to unveil their new products at these shows as well. Similar to how Winchester formally released its 350 Legend cartridge at the 2019 SHOT Show, Nosler just unveiled its brand-new 27 Nosler cartridge at the 2020 SHOT Show.

Little-known secrets of visiting Utah’s national parks

Cindy Belt Recreation & Leisure

Utah is known for its gorgeous national parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands. Everyone knows about these parks, so the popular parts of these parks can be too busy to really enjoy and "get away from it all." However, there are places nearby that are less visited and are very special. This article includes six such stops.

Considering giving up alcohol? You’re in good company

Victoria Fann Medical & Allied Healthcare

For years now, people have been abstaining from alcohol during the month of January. This trend follows the typical pattern of people wanting to focus on health after holiday indulgences and failed resolutions from the previous year. Once the month is over, many return to their previous habits. This year is different. Now, there is a major trend toward eliminating alcohol altogether. So, why now?

4 reasons why every spa should have its own protocols

Elizabeth Donat Retail

With so many spas and medical spas in business these days, it's hard to keep up with all the amazing menu offerings that are available on the market, including rejuvenating facials; chemical peels; dermalinfusion therapies; and treatments for the hands, neck and scalp. But as spa practitioners and owners, it's not only a good idea to offer incredible services at competitive prices, it's crucial to have the protocols for these services written down and recorded at your spa. Like a chef writes and follows carefully crafted recipes, spa owners and their staff must create and adhere to protocols.

Why ‘point shooting’ doesn’t work on its own

Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

I get into frequent discussions with shooters and instructors on the merits of sighted shooting vs. point shooting. Now, to be clear, I teach that there's a time for both and teach a blended approach that lets shooters seamlessly and effortlessly switch back and forth, but this isn't something you can just decide you're going to do…it takes deliberate practice. But, at the same time, countless instructors claim — and demonstrate — that point shooting is accurate and predictable by shooting shotgun shells, 9 mm brass, and coins out of the air — all without using their sights. So…what’s going on? Why is there any debate or disagreement?

Infographic: Mobile gaming and artificial intelligence

Brian Wallace Science & Technology

The world of mobile gaming is exploding at a record-breaking pace. By 2021, more than 1 in 4 people worldwide will be an active mobile gamer and consumer spending on mobile games will reach $90 billion. Check out this infographic to see the evolution of mobile games and how AI is enhancing game quality.

Expedia, Virtuoso weigh in on travel in 2020

Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

When it comes to analyzing travel trends, Expedia has uncovered a variety of themes across flights, hotel stays, searches, bookings, and experiences. Based on robust analyses of U.S. traveler data, Expedia's 2020 Travel Trends show a hunger for roads less traveled this year. Meanwhile, Virtuoso, the global luxury travel specialist network, unveiled its "Wanderlist" for 2020 after surveying some 20,000 travel consultants about what they are seeing as popular and in-demand.

An RVer’s guide to campground etiquette

Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

Unless you are about to embark on your first RV road trip, you probably already practice the basic, common sense rules of campground etiquette. They simply reflect the good manners that most of us observe in our everyday lives. There are exceptions, however, and unfortunately many of us have encountered that rare individual whose rude or thoughtless behavior spoils a camping experience for others. That being said, and with the dawning of a new year that promises plenty of camping adventures, let’s take a minute to review the basics of campground etiquette.

How to explore the best of Utah’s state parks

Cindy Belt Recreation & Leisure

While you are visiting Utah's national parks, plan some time for Utah's 43 state parks. These parks are much less crowded and have some amazing views, geology, and history. This article includes a few of the parks. For example, Utah is known for its unusual rock formations. There are arches, bridges, hoodoos, goblins, and sand pipes. The only place in the world where you can find sand pipes is at Kodachrome Basin State Park.

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