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Traveling with chronic illnesses, especially diabetes
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalWhether a patient has diabetes or some other chronic illness, being prepared can make a trip much more pleasant. For example, carrying a personal health record complete with lists of prescriptions, dietary supplements and other personal information can make a huge difference in how enjoyable a trip can be, should something surprising occur.
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We do ulu, how ‘bout you?
Laura Weaver Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhile traveling in our RV through Alaska, we were impressed with the resourcefulness of the Alaskan people. It was quite common to see piles of various items collected and stored outdoors in the yards around their homes to be used at a later time as the need for it arose.
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Helping Chinese companies increase service standards
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIt has been almost 40 years since Mainland China open its doors to the world. Everyone is impressed with the huge achievements this country has made. The success of many megaevents — including the Beijing Olympics and Shanghai Expo — suggests how China is playing an important role in the global economy.
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Marriott following in the footsteps of Red Bull
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen it comes to innovative marketing strategies, Red Bull has made a name for itself. So much so that industry rivals like PepsiCo are planning to apply the same formula to enhance their own market share.
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Explore the US by water with these fun river cruises
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementRiver cruising is all the rage these days. According to the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), river boating is the fastest growing segment of the cruise industry, notching 15 percent gains annually since 2009. Europe leads the way with more than 100 vessels plying the continent's waterways, principally the Rhine, Danube and Elbe Rivers.
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OSSN FAM shows what Madrid has to offer
Vicki Scheck Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThis fall, 40 OSSN members and their travel companions enjoyed eight activity-packed days of seeing some of the best that Spain has to offer. And Spain has a lot to offer! My traveling companion was my Aussie friend, Karen Steele. Imagine the juxtaposition of our respective jet lags in one room: eight time zones going east for me, and 10 time zones coming west for her.
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Not just a server anymore — your best salesperson
Sheri Hernandez and Kay Corriere Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA business owner who relies heavily on his team of salespeople recently mentioned that dining out is a big part of his business development. He didn't mean because he had to entertain clients, rather he said it was crucial to developing and recruiting his sales staff.
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Look out, hotels: Airbnb means business
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn July, Airbnb announced its formal foray into the business travel industry by signing a partnership with Concur. The company looked at the big data and saw how business travel could be a lucrative source of revenue. Airbnb designed a portal specifically for this purpose, making it easier and more tempting for businesses to book rooms through them.
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Hospitality brand survival: Gen X and millennial markets
Kay Corriere Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementUntil the early 2000s, it was all about the baby boomers, born 1946-1965. The 49-68-year-olds drove restaurant and lodging prosperity with excessive discretionary spending. Hospitality companies that marketed to the boomers' peak spending years saw increases in sales and market share.
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Denver International Airport pushing forward amid changes
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDenver International Airport was expected to handle more than 1 million passengers over the Thanksgiving weekend. At the last count, it was ranked fifth in the country in terms of annual passengers, ahead of New York JFK and San Francisco, making it a significant facility in the nation's travel network.
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