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Horror stories from the GPS
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureI don’t know if everyone has a name for their GPS system. Over the years, we programmed all of ours to use a female voice and call it "GPS Lady" when we are feeling generous. There are other times where we are less generous. The mixture of technology and an RV pulling a car can bring about some chilling stories. Even buying a GPS specifically designed for RVs hasn’t stopped all the problems. Here are some of our stories or ones we have heard.
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Before you plan your next trip, take a look at Mobility-as-a-Service
Bambi Majumdar Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWe can't think of life without Netflix. What if there was a Netflix of transportation to change the way we travel? As fantastic as that may sound, it's already happening and we should get ready to sit back and enjoy the ride. A new McKinsey & Company report states that the future of U.S. urban transportation lies in Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). Rapid population growth and expanding urban spaces are leading to increased pollution and road congestion. New-age mobility possibilities can provide some solutions to combat these issues by offering means of alternative transportation.
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Travel2020: Finding your inner Buddha at 30,000 feet
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA 2013 survey by Carlson Wagonlit Travel said it all when it comes to measuring the toll that travel takes on today’s road warriors. CWT found that travelers can experience stress for as much as "6.9 hours per trip." Sadly, the intervening years have not been kind to business travelers, either. A global study released in March by IHG reported that business travelers lose some 58 minutes of sleep per night while away. While many of the factors that contribute to this particularly insidious strain of stress cannot be helped, there are a few tricks and tips one can apply to one’s travels and daily navigations that can make anyone’s journey through life a little more bearable.
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Frankfurt Terminal 3 construction begins with dedicated low-cost carrier…
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveConstruction has begun on the first phase of the next major expansion at Germany’s largest airport in Frankfurt, which will dramatically increase the airport's capacity, create thousands of new jobs, and a bring boost to the national and regional economies. Terminal 3 has been in the preparation stage for a number of years, with the airside apron and the building’s basement level works already completed. Now, the cornerstone of the above-ground works have been laid by Fraport AG, the airport's operator, and it hopes to have the terminal's first pier in operation within two years.
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A trip to Grand Teton National Park provides majestic views
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureOur first trip to Grand Teton National Park was in April 1967 when our son was just a babe. We have many fine memories of our various visits to this land. Each time we are close we anxiously look forward to a return. This was no exception. Once you leave Dubois, Wyoming, and follow the Wind River into the mountain country, the terrain uplifts into higher and higher peaks with a combination of interesting rock formations and a forest of evergreen pine and grassy meadows.
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3 reasons to look for a job while you’re happy
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementUnemployment is low and a wide range of industries continue to experience job growth. As the market for talent becomes more competitive, opportunities for talented individuals increase. For many of us, the last thing we want to do is voluntarily endure the time, energy and emotional drain of a job search. However, it is in a market with lower unemployment that we may have a better chance to move up. In other words, it is now, while we are happy and gainfully employed and thus do not need to look for work that we should consider jumping into the talent pool.
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Boeing confirms alert system malfunction in 737 Max 8
Michelle R. Matisons Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn the grand scheme of deadly airline problems, Boeing’s latest crash debacles rate high on the list. Whenever an airplane crash occurs, there’s wild speculation concerning who and what to blame, and such is the case in the instances of downed Boeing 737 Max 8s. The company has now come forward admitting to a safety feature malfunction that could have caused the high-profile, high-fatality crashes. 737 Max 8 software includes an alert system that informs pilots about problems and malfunctions in-flight. The problem is that an important alert light feature was sold to Boeing customers as "optional."
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Are consumers loyal to home-sharing services? Implications for hosts, room-sharing…
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management"Competition promotes innovation." That’s what I believe in the business world. That statement is probably a true reflection of what is going on among hotels, Airbnb, and online travel agents (OTAs). Last week, for example, almost every hotelier was talking about Marriott getting into the short-term residential business. In fact, Marriott had expressed its interest in the home-sharing business back in May 2018. But now, the world’s largest hotel chain is finally ready to compete head-to-head with home-sharing giant Airbnb.
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Ensuring the safety of women business travelers
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAccording to a 2018 report by the Global Business Travel Association, 83% of surveyed women business travelers said they experienced a safety concern or incident within the past year, and 90% said safety concerns determine how they spend their free time while on a business trip. Also, 86% of women respondents stated that safety concerns determine how they book travel — for example, choosing not to fly at night. What are the top threats facing women business travelers, and how can they remain safe?
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7 of the best living history parks and museums in the US
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementLiving history parks and museums invite us to step back in time — and into our ancestors’ world — for a glimpse into what our predecessors’ lives were like all those many years ago. There are far too many excellent living history destinations around the country to include them all in one article, so we’ve chosen seven of them that truly standout for their emphasis on interactivity and hands-on experiences — and for their great visitor reviews.
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