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Sustainable tourism in New Zealand
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementI was in Auckland, New Zealand, recently for the 13th APacCHRIE Conference. During my stay, I had a chance to experience sustainable tourism in New Zealand. I was especially impressed with the country’s effort in minimizing waste, through the use of a "bio loo," water flow choices and a hotel offering a sustainable cleaning option.
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UAE airports, airlines poised to continue explosive growth
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveControversy between the U.S. and Middle East carriers may be rife, but the explosive growth of the region's airports and airlines is not showing any signs of slowing over the next decade. An investment of $68 billion is now in place to provide growth in the airports of the United Arab Emirates, which count Abu Dhabi, Dubai International and Dubai Al Maktoum among its number, alongside the smaller Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah airports.
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Napa Valley too crowded? Try these 7 wine trails across the US
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAs Benjamin Franklin once noted, "Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." Such wisdom provides all the more reason to hit a wine trail near you — or to include some wine touring on your next vacation outing.
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Sales 101: Back to basics for travel agents
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen sales are going well, it's easy to get sloppy or pick up some unhelpful habits that can cause impediments. And when sales aren't as robust as you would like, you can get discouraged and wonder what you're doing wrong and if you're even in the right business.
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Pot tourism is a budding industry in Colorado, Washington
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementMarijuana tourism is not a mainstream outlet for tourism nationwide — at least not yet. Where it has been incorporated, it has turned into a lucrative business. Colorado and Washington became the first two states in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana, and now they're reaping the benefits. In Colorado, sales in legal marijuana hit $700 million last year — $313 million of which came from recreation purposes.
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How will US prescreening expansion affect air travel?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotivePrescreening facilities for passengers traveling on international flights to the United States are to be expanded to up to 10 more key cities in a bid to improve the handling of passengers upon arrival to the country's main gateways.
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Which hotel and airline loyalty programs have won consumer hearts?
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementConsumer sentiment plays a major role in deciding the fate of the travel and hospitality industry, especially in the case of loyalty programs. This year's Freddie Awards showcased that consumers are looking for more value than ever when cashing in on rewards from their loyalty programs.
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Why travelers are now taking more short road trips
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementImagine we are going to take a long vacation in a place far away from our home. That sounds superb, doesn't it? Well, it really seems like a good idea until we have to think about all the logistics of the trip. If everything goes smoothly, the reality is probably like this.
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Making the choice: Finding the right RV
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureDiane and I stood in our driveway and watched as a stranger rode away with our Honda Gold Wing. It broke our heart. Our motorcycle was a great source of enjoyment and freedom for 14 years. We met friendly and interesting people on our rides, so selling "Free Spirit" was another trying decision in our quest to travel the country full-time in an RV. In its place, we purchased a 4-by-4 Jeep capable of off-road fun.
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Offbeat travel destinations are ruling summer bookings
Bambi Majumdar Recreation & LeisureAs the calendar rolls over to June, summer vacation is on everyone's minds. An estimated 37 million Americans kicked off the summer travel season over Memorial Day weekend, with AAA projecting a 4.7 percent rise from 2014 marking highest figure in the last 10 years.
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