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America’s best whitewater rafting trips
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureSummertime is clearly the best time for whitewater rafting as melting snow and dam releases power up rivers across the country. All rivers hosting commercial rafting trips are graded from mild to wild based on a rating system ranging from Class I to VI. If it’s a beginner or family-friendly rapids you seek, book a Class I or II trip. For more thrills, move up to a Class III trip. Class IV and V trips can get really rowdy and outfitters usually recommend or require guests to have previous rafting experience. Forget Class VI rapids. They are deemed unrunnable.
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How will travel businesses be affected by new Cuba restrictions?
Seth Sandronsky Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe Trump administration has restricted travel to and trade with Cuba, reversing Obama-era policies that opened doors closed during the Cold War. What are the business impacts of the president’s decision? "Given the recent growth in legal U.S. travel to Cuba," Erika Richter, communications director for the American Society of Travel Advisors, told MultiBriefs in an email, "ASTA is concerned about the potential for disruption from these policy changes, especially as they relate to the operations of our cruise line, airline and hotel partners on the island." The travel restrictions took effect on June 5. According to the administration, the Cuban government's foreign policy is to blame.
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Travel2020: Virtuoso’s top trends in summer travel
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs Americans plan their summer getaways in the midst of this country’s strange and unstable approach to foreign relations, some vacationers are opting to stay closer to home and explore their own country, according to reports by global luxury travel network Virtuoso. The scenery and diversity of national parks appeal to families and adventurers alike when the temperatures warm up. Europe is always desirable for its history, culture, cuisine and abundant luxury offerings. In particular, Spain has become quite popular as it offers better value compared to other spots in Western Europe.
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Airport slot allocation management is about to get better
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA new governing structure over the way airport slots are allocated and managed has been agreed upon by three industry associations. It is hoped that this arrangement will benefit passengers as air travel increases and more airports feel the pressure of demand. The agreement came at a meeting in Seoul, South Korea, and sees Airports Council International (ACI) World, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) agreeing to the new structure for the Worldwide Slot Guidelines (WSG) — a set of standards published by IATA for the management of airport slots.
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The rise of tech-augmented hospitality
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAccording to Amadeus’ Drivers of Change in Hospitality report, tech-augmented hospitality will be a major driver of travel trends. This is crucial for the future, as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says there will be a whopping 8.2 billion air travelers worldwide by 2037. Next-generation hospitality services will need to keep in mind that many travelers are expecting experiential, personalized, and seamless experiences at all steps of their journeys. Hospitality companies need to invest in technology solutions to meet the evolving needs of travelers and hotel guests of the future.
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How to earn money while living a nomadic life
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureHow do I make living on the road? This question is a perennial hot topic in the RV community. There are numerous options, but there are also numerous scams. My hope is to help you weed through some of those scams and find realistic ways to earn a living while traveling. I have scoured the web and networked with fellow RVers and business owners to create the following list of legitimate virtual jobs and work-from-home jobs.
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Texas’ bighorn license plate boosts more than funding
Chester Moore Jr. Recreation & LeisureThe desert bighorn sheep is now officially a celebrity in Texas. A new conservation license plate features a stunning bighorn image. Those who purchase it for $30 get the satisfaction of knowing $22 goes directly to sheep conservation efforts of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The new plate design is a first for TPWD. "Our longtime plate artist, Clemente Guzman, retired, so we decided to use a photograph of a majestic bighorn sheep proudly looking into the desert — and perhaps its future," said Janis Johnson with the TPWD Conservation License Plate program.
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Fixing those inevitable mistakes
Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe issue isn’t whether we make mistakes. We all make mistakes, some more frequently than others, and some mistakes more critical than others. The issue is: when you do fix them? Or is it safe to ignore the "little" mistakes? As a service provider, I hate making mistakes that will impact my clients’ expectations; even if those mistakes aren’t catastrophic, they nevertheless diminish my reputation and professionalism in my clients’ eyes.
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Does sex still sell in today’s business world?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementClique Hotels & Resorts is a Canadian luxury hotel chain with properties in Calgary and Canmore, Alberta. According to CityNews, a media firm in Canada, the hotel’s website featured some "suggestive" and "sexist" photos, bringing in some backlash from social media. To some extent, those featured photos match the hotel chain’s slogan: "Sleep with the Best!" In this case, sex does indeed gets people’s attention, but it is uncertain such attention will help the hotel chain bring in more sales.
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FAA confirms more Boeing 737 Max problems
Michelle R. Matisons Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIt has been almost three months since a Boeing 737 Max 8 crashed in Ethiopia in March. Subsequent months have produced an especially tense safety review process since the 737 Max 8 plane model is the most common in the world. After three high-profile incidents within the past nine months, Boeing is in the midst of a greater discussion on airline regulations and safety standards. Now, it looks like the 737 Max will be grounded until at least August. What went wrong?
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