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Travel2020: Facial biometrics put travelers, criminals under the microscope
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhile facial recognition technology gets tested at U.S. airports, controversy over its legality is brewing on the public front and in hearings on Capitol Hill. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) testified last week before a House panel regarding the government’s use of facial recognition. Congress is moving toward legislation that would curtail the use of the controversial technology or at least offer some acceptable parameters. Surveys show air passengers love the new technology, which measures facial characteristics against a database of targets with lightning speed.
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An adventure on Arizona’s amazing Apache Trail
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureWe love the rugged, wild and untamed country of Arizona. People talk of visiting foreign lands, and I agree that such trips are thrilling. As a young lad in the Navy I visited many a foreign port, trips to countless far-off cities and hamlets, the isles of the Caribbean, and even the ice fields of the Arctic. It was a wonderful time but it was nothing compared to the magnificent beauty of my own country. Today, we will pass along the Apache Trail. In the early 1800s, various Apache tribes used it while moving to the cool forest of the Sitgreaves. In later years, the trail was a stagecoach route through the Superstition Mountains and Four Peaks Wilderness Areas.
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Where to go in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, no matter the season
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureThe best things about being an RVer are touring, exploring, and staying in campgrounds. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a great place to tour, explore and stay on an RV trip regardless of the season. In this article, we will talk about places to visit during various times of the year.
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Response to Boeing Max 8 groundings includes new aviation leadership
Michelle R. Matisons ManufacturingThe Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane model was the most common plane flying the friendly skies — until recently. After several high-profile crashes killing hundreds of people, this model has been withdrawn from use so it can undergo an upgrade with new safety features for its alert system, which is rumored to have contributed to the crashes. Costing American Airlines $185 million in the second quarter, this aviation development has sent more than ripples through financial markets and manufacturing hubs.
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Travel2020: Where meetings and magic meet
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAnyone who has planned a conference or attended one knows the "where" is as important as the "what." Whether it’s a meeting of healthcare professionals or Midwestern meat distributors, the time and money spent to attend a meeting become serious investments for both planners and their targets. It has to be worth it for all involved, and that involves a small, but critical factor: the wow. Recent trends in meetings show these gatherings need to be purposeful, pliable and push the envelope.
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Luxury hospitality brands have a new partner: Hemp
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEver since the 2018 Farm Bill was passed into law, legalizing hemp products, there has been a new vigor in the industry. CBD-infused food and beverages have received the most traction; CBD-infused oils and related products come a close second. Now we see that hemp is not just a hot trend; it is a revolution. There is still a lot of controversy over CBD products and FDA restrictions. It is important to know that while marijuana-derived CBD products are legal in only a handful of states, hemp-derived CBD is legal in all 50 states.
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Airports across the US to benefit from $495 million in infrastructure grants
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveU.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced a major round of infrastructure funding to airports across the United States to help with much-needed rehabilitation and construction projects. In all, 358 grants have been awarded to 327 airports around the country in 46 states and several island territories. These range from smaller regional and general aviation facilities to large hub airports like Dallas-Fort Worth International, George Bush Intercontinental, San Diego International, and Las Vegas McCarran.
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Applications for TPWD’s ‘Big Time’ hunts are now open
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureHunters may now apply for the "Big Time Texas Hunts" that are sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). This year, the program is offering 10 hunting packages for various species within the Lone Star State. Available hunting packages this year include the Nilgai Antelope Safari, the Texas Grand Slam, the Ultimate Mule Deer Hunt, the Premium Buck Hunt, the Whitetail Bonanza, the Exotic Safari, the Waterfowl Adventure, the Big Time Bird Hunt, and the Wild Hog Adventure. Of these, the Texas Grand Slam is the crown jewel.
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Visiting America’s industrial past
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIf you’re growing tired of conventional vacations — the beach, mountains, amusement parks, etc. — here’s an option to consider: exploring abandoned factories and industrial sites. Yes, it sounds a bit wonky, but an increasing number of folks are doing it. The Society for Industrial Archaeology (SIA) seeks to help preserve the nation’s industrial heritage by sanctioning and salvaging important manufacturing sites. The National Park Service has done its part as well by recognizing and preserving some of these industrial works as National Historic Sites or Landmarks.
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How to doom your business in 7 easy steps
Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMost businesses begin with a dream — a dream of offering a unique product or service to a hungry market. But you can’t stop with the dream, or it stays an unfulfilled dream. The dream has to be implemented with careful planning: who is the market, how to reach it, how to produce the product or service efficiently, how to price it correctly, and how to promote it. Dreaming is easy; planning is not. In this article, we'll talk about failure — because it’s easier to fail than to succeed. Here are seven easy ways to ensure that your business proposition will fail.
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