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The future shape of Orlando International
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOrlando International Airport is set to embark upon a massive $1.1 billion upgrade program that will allow it to handle growth, modernize its facilities and improve the experience for its passengers. The overriding outcome, it is hoped, will see Orlando able to surpass its current 35 million passengers per year and trigger a new period of growth at the airport that could justify a new terminal being built in the future. As Florida remains one of the most important leisure destinations in the country, it is vital that Orlando isn't superseded by in-state rival airports.
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6 of the silliest festivals in America
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAmericans love a good laugh — a fact not missed by festival organizers across the country who play on our intrinsic, deep-rooted sense of humor to stage some of the kookiest, most nonsensical and pop-culture kitschy events imaginable. So if you happen to be out road-tripping or simply seeking something a bit more off-the-map oddball than your local country fair, consider this list of six of the silliest and most farcical festivals ever conceived.
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9 tips to succeed at a career fair
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAt a career fair for the hospitality industry, how can a job-seeker or a student stand out from other candidates for a job opportunity? The following checklist may help.
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Cutting out food waste in the hospitality industry
Bambi Majumdar Waste Management & EnvironmentalWaste from the food and packaging industries accounts for almost 45 percent of landfill space in the U.S. A significant amount of this waste comes from the hospitality industry. According to reports from the Environmental Protection Agency, about 4-10 percent of the food across various food service operations and hotels in the U.S is discarded before reaching the plate. However, there are measures that the hospitality world can carry out to help alleviate this problem.
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How to keep your fire burning
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementYou probably remember why you went into the travel business in the first place — your love of travel and your commitment to helping others. But it’s a travel business, which means there are many operational elements that might not be quite so thrilling: business owner, manager, subordinate, peer, adviser, accountant, marketer, writer, webmaster and IT guru, to name just a few. How do you motivate yourself to tackle the necessary, but not-so-fun aspects of your travel business?
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Successful food allergy strategies for hotels and restaurants
Kay Corriere Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSpring break and summer vacation are fast approaching, which means prime family travel season. Yet for all of this anticipation, 1 in 13 families approach it with anxiety as their children have food allergies. These allergies can range from mild to life-threatening.
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Sharing is caring in the travel industry
Pat B. Josten Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementSo, how's your new year so far? Fantastic, I hope. I have already found it to be exciting and filled with promise. One thing I've managed to hang onto from the holiday season is how important it is to share and care. I love how everyone warms up to being nicer, more sharing, more caring during the "holidaze." I've also noted how important that attitude is to our travel business.
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Urging for breakthrough research: A reflection on the 20th Graduate Conference
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe 20th Annual Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference (also known as Graduate Conference) in Hospitality and Tourism has drawn a conclusion. Once again, it was a great and successful academic event, which showcased a total of 145 stand-up presentations and 186 poster presentations over a three-day period.
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Expedia, Travelocity, Sabre and consumers all win in acquisition
Judy Connors Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementOn Jan. 23, nearly two years after the companies forged a marketing and technology partnership, Expedia announced that it had acquired Travelocity for a purchase price of $280 million in cash. Travelocity, a travel-booking site owned by Sabre Corporation, was created in 1996 and was the first site to enable consumers to book airline flights online.
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OSSN FAM concludes in Málaga, Barcelona and Montserrat
Vicki Scheck Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementOur OSSN group of 40 travel agents and companions had already enjoyed Madrid as well as Seville, Ronda and Granada. On Day 6, the group boarded the coach for a two-hour morning drive through the Spanish countryside to Málaga.
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