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Airlines get serious about jet lag relief

Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

While some airlines, such as Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue, are bringing out the music and mediation amenities to help passengers get the sleep they need as they fly across time zones, United Airlines is offering its loyalty fliers a free app that empowers passengers to get ahead of their jet lag. The app recommends sleep times, caffeine intake and times for light exposure for the quickest ways to adjust to new time zones.

How Greece is improving its airports for the future

Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

In Greece, a sweeping range of airport improvements and upgrades has just been approved by way of two major projects that will see a huge investment in the country's largest and busiest airport, and a brand-new airport for one of the country's main tourist destinations. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, having opened in March 2001 to replace the older, crowded Ellinikon Airport. Now, in work estimated to cost around €700 million, the airport will be given space to grow and handle the expected future numbers of passengers and movements.

How to prevent ‘passive clone syndrome’ in your organization

Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk Management

I recently watched a Bruce Willis movie called "Surrogates" for the second time. People stay home, send their surrogates to work and use remote controls to interact with them. The surrogates are exact clones of their "owners." Although "Surrogates" is in the future, it made me think about workplaces today. Willis is an FBI agent who sends his FBI surrogate to solve a murder, until he realizes that he needs to personally be involved. He leaves the house and takes his true self to work to find the killer. Are your employees sending their clones to work?

Reasons to have a Valentine’s weekend ‘RVmance’

Connie Ulman Recreation & Leisure

February is the month of romance; it is not a typical month to RV. However, you can still have a great time on the road for Valentine's Day weekend. Whether you are taking the RV out for one last adventure before putting it in hibernation, bringing it out for a pre-spring fling, or want something fun to do on your full-time travels, there are many reasons to have a Valentine’s weekend "RVmance."

America’s top 10 castles

Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

While fairytale castles are most commonly associated with medieval Europe, you don’t necessarily have to cross the pond to see one. America herself is home to a number of splendid castles — if you know where to look. Admittedly, most of them are copycat castles built in the 19th and early 20th centuries by wealthy individuals, not as fortresses, but as residences — and in some cases as ego-satisfying follies. Have a look at our list of America’s top 10 castles and take time to visit one or more of them during future road trips.

Sheep Show highlights hope

Chester Moore Jr. Recreation & Leisure

From Jan. 15-17, thousands of sheep enthusiasts gathered in Reno, Nevada, at the annual Sheep Show hosted by the Wild Sheep Foundation. It was my first time attending and I came both as a fan of wild sheep and as a wildlife journalist wanting to get the story on what makes this group of people tick. The fan was satisfied as soon as I walked through the doors of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Anyone into wild sheep would be impressed with the incredible wild sheep taxidermy displays and hundreds of booths ranging from outfitters specializing in argali hunts in Tajikistan to Colorado’s grassroots Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society.

The cost of changing jobs

Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk Management

What is the cost of changing jobs? Make no mistake, there is always a cost involved that has nothing to do with salary. Gone are the days when the norm was to work one job at one company until retirement. We have a much more mobile workforce with more opportunities, and people change jobs often to avail themselves of perceived advantages, better pay, and better work-life balance. But sometimes when you change jobs, the benefits don't materialize as you'd expected, and regrets ensue.

Quirky festivals provide compelling backdrops for Tokyo Summer Olympics

Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Fifty-six years after the Tokyo Olympic Games of 1964, the Japanese capital will be hosting the games for the second time, from July 24 to Aug. 9. While the action will be thrilling enough, Japanese matsuri, or festivals, offer travelers an opportunity to escape the crowds and experience Japan's rich cultural heritage alongside locals. A number of the country's top matsuri will take place over the summer, allowing travelers heading to Japan for the Olympic and Paralympic Games an opportunity to experience Japanese traditions while traveling outside of Tokyo.

New Orleans serves up unique options beyond Bourbon Street

Bob Kowalski Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

New Orleans has a well-earned reputation as a party city, but entertaining options are plentiful beyond Bourbon Street. An easy walk or a ride on the reliable trolley system can bring adventures unique to this riverfront location where varied cultures coexist in an eye-opening historic setting. Food is always a great starting point when discussing New Orleans. You can go beyond the eating, though, by taking a cooking class in one of America’s great culinary cities. You don’t need to be intimidated — classes work for any skill level. Some even teach the use of kitchen utensils.

How the coronavirus outbreak and political unrest are impacting global…

Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

The Associated Press has reported that the new coronavirus outbreak originating in Wuhan, China, has severely affected global tourism, leading to billions of dollars in losses. The virus has infected thousands of people, killed more than 100, and has left the Chinese government with no choice but to expand drastic travel restrictions. Beijing has ordered millions of Chinese citizens to stay put and avoid travel. Meanwhile, tourism in other areas of the world is taking a massive hit due to political and economic unrest in some countries.

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