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Research: An analysis of travelers’ choices to share or access home-sharing…
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementOne selling point of a home-sharing service is that it gives travelers unique social interactions with the host. Early literature about home-sharing services also confirms that travelers appreciate the interactions with the local hosts. An argument, however, arises that the "sharing" economy is actually an "access" economy. Some travelers only pay for permission to use someone else's facility with no interest in social interactions. If travelers merely want to "access" a home-sharing facility, the differences between a home-sharing stay and a regular hotel stay become nebulous.
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Little-known secrets of visiting Utah’s national parks
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureUtah is known for its gorgeous national parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands. Everyone knows about these parks, so the popular parts of these parks can be too busy to really enjoy and "get away from it all." However, there are places nearby that are less visited and are very special. This article includes six such stops.
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How hospitality will become more sustainable in 2020
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIt seems that hotel sustainability is going to top all hospitality trends in 2020. The industry is adopting a dual approach to become more sustainable, featuring a blend of behavioral change and implementation of relevant technologies. According to research, hotels must reduce their carbon emissions by 66% by 2030 to ensure that growth in the sector is sustainable. Many are using the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) to measure and report on their carbon footprint in a consistent way.
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Construction work begins on JFK’s Terminal 8
Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWork has begun on the expansion and rebuilding of New York JFK’s Terminal 8, a project that will cost $344 million and usher in passenger improvements to the airport. The work is a joint venture between American Airlines and British Airways, who are both Oneworld partners. Once completed, British Airways will move to Terminal 8 from its current Terminal 7, which itself will be closed and redeveloped. Terminal 8 is currently the largest at JFK. It is set to be redeveloped and expanded with five additional wide-body aircraft gates and four additional remote parking stands.
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Expedia, Virtuoso weigh in on travel in 2020
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen it comes to analyzing travel trends, Expedia has uncovered a variety of themes across flights, hotel stays, searches, bookings, and experiences. Based on robust analyses of U.S. traveler data, Expedia's 2020 Travel Trends show a hunger for roads less traveled this year. Meanwhile, Virtuoso, the global luxury travel specialist network, unveiled its "Wanderlist" for 2020 after surveying some 20,000 travel consultants about what they are seeing as popular and in-demand.
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An RVer’s guide to campground etiquette
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureUnless you are about to embark on your first RV road trip, you probably already practice the basic, common sense rules of campground etiquette. They simply reflect the good manners that most of us observe in our everyday lives. There are exceptions, however, and unfortunately many of us have encountered that rare individual whose rude or thoughtless behavior spoils a camping experience for others. That being said, and with the dawning of a new year that promises plenty of camping adventures, let’s take a minute to review the basics of campground etiquette.
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How to explore the best of Utah’s state parks
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureWhile you are visiting Utah's national parks, plan some time for Utah's 43 state parks. These parks are much less crowded and have some amazing views, geology, and history. This article includes a few of the parks. For example, Utah is known for its unusual rock formations. There are arches, bridges, hoodoos, goblins, and sand pipes. The only place in the world where you can find sand pipes is at Kodachrome Basin State Park.
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Are neighbors friends or foes? Assessing the agglomeration effect for Airbnb…
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementRecent research suggests that Airbnb listings are usually found in popular locations such as tourist attractions and points of interest. When more Airbnb listings are located in the same neighborhood, the competition will become more intense. Intense competition can be harmful to businesses, especially when they enter a price war. If that’s the case, why would Airbnb hosts choose to operate their short-term residential rental businesses in a neighborhood with already existing listings?
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White Sands: America’s newest national park
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureJust before Christmas 2019, White Sands National Monument in New Mexico became White Sands National Park. The official upgrade passed through Congress with little fanfare, hidden away in the small print of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. The designation as America's 62nd national park is, however, lauded by proponents — road trippers, desert rats and photographers — who love to roam the 275-square-mile complex of sparkling, swirling white sand dunes.
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CES 2020: The future of flying, according to Delta
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementDelta Air Lines became the first travel company to deliver a keynote at CES 2020 as CEO Ed Bastian took the stage and offered a message that did not disappoint the forward-looking innovators and marketers in the audience. Laying out a compelling vision for the future of travel, Bastian showed how technology with purpose-driven, consumer-focused application can redefine the flying experience. "We see technology as a tool to further our mission of connecting people and creating opportunities," he said.
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