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Keep an open mind — Adventure awaits
Judy Connors Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn April of 2006, my husband and I took a cruise to Bermuda that docked at St. George. We had been to Bermuda many times before and were looking for something different to do while on the island, only to discover onshore that it was a national holiday celebrating the day in 1816 when Bermuda's capital moved to Hamilton from St. George.
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Top menu-branding tips that will ring up sales
Kay Corriere Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementBranding is more than just your name and logo. Customers' perceptions, based upon outside forces, often color the interpretation of our message. When you see the term "comfort food," you rarely think of a fine-dining experience. When you see the phrase "value-family oriented," a five-star, Michelin-rated resort does not pop into your mind.
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Oops! Learn a lesson from these awkward RV mistakes
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureWe often learn our greatest lessons in life by making mistakes. For some reason, correcting those mistakes makes a memorable impression. Some mistakes are comparatively easy to fix, while others are quite difficult.
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You can’t Google this: Why travel agents beat booking on the Web
Pat B. Josten Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWe savvy travel agents know so much more than Mr. Google knows. Let's begin with five things we know for sure, so as not to get too full of ourselves:
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Rise of bizcation boosting travel and hospitality sales
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAt the start of 2014, many predictions for travel sent signals for the rise of "bizcation." As we approach the holiday season and study the travel patterns, it is interesting to note how the newly coined term has become a key booster of sales in the industry.
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Can a business block consumers’ mobile Internet access?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEarlier this month, Marriott International was fined $600,000 after the company was found blocking people's Wi-Fi networks from their mobile service providers in an event held in the brand's Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
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10 best budget boat rides
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureFor some folks, ocean cruising just isn't in the cards. This includes those with a tendency toward seasickness, or who face time or budget constraints. Ah, but there are alternatives. Minicruises on harbors, lakes and rivers around the country afford a low-cost means for getting out on the water to enjoy at least a brief break from the daily grind.
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Ebola outbreak beginning to affect travel industry
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn the past seven months, 4,033 people have died from Ebola, including one patient in the United States. A second patient in America was recently diagnosed with Ebola, and the case was confirmed Sunday. This has sent a wave of worry within the $2 trillion travel industry as they gear up for their busiest time of the year — the holiday season. How exactly is Ebola affecting the industry overall?
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The art of using a story to sell
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA story makes the unfamiliar familiar. A story draws people into the experience, making them a participant, not a bystander. A story ignites their imagination and allows them to assume starring roles in the story. It allows them to feel what the characters feel, see what the characters see, and experience similar outcomes to the characters.
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Shrimp boil lets RVers enjoy a unique camping camaraderie
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureOne activity we have found that all RVers seem to enjoy doing together is eating. Whether it's s'mores around a campfire, ice cream under a pavilion tent or potluck dinners inside a clubhouse, RVers gather around and participate. During a recent weekend camping trip, we decided to try something new. Since we had several packages of raw jumbo shrimp in our freezer, we decided to host a shrimp boil.
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