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Wellness tourism continues growth into $439 million industry
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe rapid rise shows that more people are opting for focused tours and trips that will directly benefit their health in some way. The figures also show that almost 14 percent of all domestic and international tourism expenditures can be attributed to wellness tourism. The umbrella term includes medical tourism and hotel/resort/destination spas. The industry is expected to grow at 9.9 percent per year and reach the figure of $678.5 billion by 2017.
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Taking advantage of online reviews
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementOnce upon a time, word of mouth was one of the most important ways to drive business. As technology has evolved over the years, word of mouth is no longer enough. With the click of a button, a consumer can either drive business to a hotel or drive it away by posting an online review.
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Tour bus trip to New Orleans: Part I
Mark Hewitt Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThis was to be my first epic trip. It would be a grand total of 1,346 miles across six states and taking just under one full day of travel time, including stops. I was driving down to New Orleans for three days for a major conference there. For this trip I needed a co-driver so we could make it in one go without having to stop overnight anywhere. This worked well with us taking four-hour shifts behind the wheel and four hours in the bunk that had been fitted just for the trip.
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Christmas light tours attract visitors during holiday season
Chay Rees Runnels Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementYou may remember the iconic scene in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," when Clark Griswold goes to throw the switch on his house after spending hours decorating it. Suddenly, the whole neighborhood goes dark. While the Griswold home was fictional, Christmas light displays may be both a draw and a nuisance for destinations during the holiday season. While traffic and congestion in highly-decorated neighborhoods may cause trouble for some communities, other destination marketing organizations are embracing lighting displays as a way to attract visitors.
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Exploring tidal shifts at Bay of Fundy
Michael Charland Recreation & LeisureMy wife and I just concluded a seven-month trip of exploring the East Coast of the United States and the eastern provinces of Canada. One of our stops on this trip was the Bay of Fundy. Due to its northern location and other factors, the Bay of Fundy is known for some of the greatest tidal shifts. We had read about these shifts and the tidal bores, so we thought we would check them out.
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New Orleans sets the stage for the rise of sports tourism
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe results of the 2013 World Travel Awards held in September have brought forth surprising revelations for the tourism industry, particularly sports tourism. Not only is sports tourism on the rise, but more places are fast cultivating this culture to rise rapidly up the tourism ladder.
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Go green: Implementing 5 low-cost hospitality products in the hotel room
Stephen Kirby Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAccording to the 2013 Global Business Traveler Survey published by Timetric, 47 percent of business travelers prioritize "green" hotels when on the road. Environmentally-conscious, well-informed travelers expect hotels to do more than just provide a comfortable place to stay. They want to know and see that the hotel they have chosen implements energy-efficient practices and is eco-friendly in many ways.
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Tampa expansion plans life extension to existing infrastructure
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveTampa International Airport is planning to increase capacity without building any new terminals in a revised plan, following its stalled 2009 attempt to meet predicted growth demands.
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Hotels recovering from government shutdown losses
Donna Balancia Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementOctober is usually considered one of the slowest months of the year in the hotel industry. But for hotels that cater to government workers, the month is often a ray of hope during the shoulder season. But with the government shutdown, October was difficult this year, even for hotel operators who normally find respite from the annual slump by playing up to its government clientele.
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Planning for a trade show: A comprehensive undertaking
Donna Ryan Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementPlanning for a trade show is a comprehensive project. Therefore, you need to develop several checklists so you can make sure that the show is a rousing success. Not only do you have to make sure all the proper displays are included for use, you also have to keep communication open and ongoing with the logistics company you choose. Working with a shipper will enable your marketing team to concentrate on its role and help your organization keep better track of its budget.
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