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Business leaders: ‘Bathroom bill’ will damage Texas economy
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementTexas is the latest state trying to enforce a so-called "bathroom bill" that, like North Carolina, could have a damaging effect on tourism and businesses across the Lone Star state. The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 3 on July 25 on a 21-10 vote, but the bill has stalled in the House as the legislative deadline approaches.
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A quick test for visual cross dominance in the shotgun sports
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureIf you grew up rifle hunting or shooting handguns, chances are you closed one eye to aim at the stationary target. Typically, a right-handed shooter would close his left eye for a visual alignment with the bead or sight of the firearm.
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The secret life of cities: Buskers
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentFor each person who sees buskers as a nuisance and noise pollutant, many more see them instead as a welcome interruption from urban routine. Whichever position we take, buskers have a powerful impact on our day-to-day experience of a city — from the half-hearted accordion players on bridges across Europe, to the exquisite performances in New Orleans' French Quarter.
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Summer road trip fun on a limited budget
Heather Linderfelt Recreation & LeisureOur summer trip had new limitations this year. I am finishing a divorce and on a restrained budget, but I wanted the trip to be fun and memorable — and not in a bad way. I offered my kids some choices, and they decided to drive to Indiana to see their grandfather, visit cousins in Illinois, and camp in Wisconsin. To save money, we chose to camp along the way instead of hotels.
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10 truly iconic American diners
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureFor nearly a century, hungry travelers have relied on the classic American diner for fast, affordable comfort food. Like baseball, grandma's apple pie and Elvis, a shiny bullet-shaped diner certainly plucks the heartstrings of American nostalgia. "As a uniquely American creation, diners are and always will be a melting pot of good food and good people," says Richard Gutman, author of "American Diner Then & Now."
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Is hog hunting ammo merely a gimmick?
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureOver the past few years, gun and ammunition manufacturers have attempted to capitalize on the growing hog problem in the United States by selling products designed and marketed specifically for hunting hogs. Now, there's nothing wrong with that. After all, that's how capitalism works. However, the question remains: Is it necessary to use special hog hunting ammunition when you're afield after feral swine? Or are these types of ammo just a marketing gimmick?
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Customizing your RV for comfort
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureYou've just bought a new or used RV. Now you can relax and enjoy it. Well ... not yet. Maybe the more expensive RVs are perfect, but it seems that most RVs need to be customized for better comfort and ease of use. As full-timers, we have purchased both a used RV and a new RV over the years, and both needed to be customized.
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How are Trump’s new regulations affecting travel to Cuba?
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe travel and tourism department had found a new channel of revenue when then-President Barack Obama eased the decades-long restrictions on Cuban travel and tourism in March 2016. Intrepid travelers started planning trips to the sprawling tobacco plantations and historical colonial cities for the upcoming seasons, while Cuban spas and resorts began attracting fun-loving tourists in hordes. Hotels spruced up their services, Airbnb added a significant number of Cuban homes to their repertoire, and a few American airlines began running direct flights to Cuba.
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Togetherness tourism serves niche markets and local business
Donna Balancia Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementTogetherness tourism is making a splash in the travel business. Couples longing to reconnect or strengthen their relationships are taking experiential vacations that leave them with lingering memories they can bring home. Marrieds are making stir-fry together in Thai cooking classes in Bangkok, hovering in a cable car above an ancient site in Peru, and hitting the waves with surfing lessons in Hawaii.
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Hop in your RV and check out this historic solar eclipse
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureSolar and lunar eclipses have fascinated mankind through the centuries, and on Aug. 21, the United States will witness a coast-to-coast eclipse of the sun for the first time in 99 years. This eclipse will occur when the moon passes in front of the sun casting a dark shadow across a 70-mile-wide path across the U.S., stretching from Oregon to South Carolina. Most everyone in the country will see at least a partial eclipse, but some parts of 14 states will experience a total eclipse with more than two minutes of darkness in the middle of the day.
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