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5 important tech trends in hospitality
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn the realm of technology, what could not be thought of even two decades back is now an everyday reality, and we have perhaps just began. We look for smart homes, we stay connected all the time and we store all our important data in the "cloud." Is it any wonder that we are looking at more tech services when it comes to traveling?
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Discussing travel budgets with prospective clients
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAre your clients always honest in their response to your question, "What kind of budget have you allocated for this vacation?" Mine aren't. Sometimes it's simply ignorance about how much something will cost. But other times, it's mistrust and suspicion.
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6 of the most amazing national park drives in the US
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureOne of the best things the federal government has accomplished over the last 100 years or so has been establishing and reasonably maintaining America's network of 59 national parks. These enclaves are spread across 27 states and protect more than 52 million acres of real estate.
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To love or to hate Chinese tourists
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhat would it look like if thousands of Chinese tourists showed up in your neighborhood at one time? No way? Actually, it's a "Chinese" way, and it just happened in Southern California a couple weeks ago.
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Just days away, Brazil’s World Cup is facing a host of problems
Lauren Swan Sports & FitnessFor many Americans, the World Cup is not only a large sporting event worth celebrating, but it's also a great reason to travel. However, the outlook in Brazil is much different, when it comes to the games.
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The independent contractor as a corporation: Taking advantage of the law
Laurence D. Gore Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementNumerous travel agencies make use of a host agency and, in so doing, become effectively the host's independent contractor. There are many good reasons to also consider use of the corporate structure by the individual agent. In fact, it often makes more sense from a liability standpoint of the independent contractor to exist as a corporation rather than as an individual.
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How to use different social networks at your next show
Trace Cohen Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThere is no question that conferences, expos and trade shows are effective for multiple reasons, as they gather various industries together in one location, for a number of days. What if you could make those few days even more effective by starting months before the event starts, and never really have it end?
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What do you look for in an RV campground?
Laura Weaver Recreation & LeisureThe list of basic things that RVers typically look for in a campground include level campsites, full hook-ups, affordable prices and campground amenities. But certain circumstances may also determine the campground in which the RVer chooses to stay — depending on the day of the week, the weather and the location.
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Establishing yourself as a wellness travel agent
Camille Hoheb Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWellness opens the door to a whole new world of travel experiences. Consumers and businesses are thinking of travel in new ways that improve health, happiness and productivity. Vacation trips are often a catalyst for transformation, and consumers view wellness travel as a personal investment.
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14 things you can tweet about at a trade show
Trace Cohen Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementTo tweet or not to tweet, that is the question. Tweeting for the sake of tweeting at a show is fine, but you can add a lot more value if you tweet about relevant things.
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