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Where brands see the most social media marketing opportunities

Emma Fitzpatrick Marketing

Just like that, the first quarter of 2019 has ended. While the time likely flashed by, make sure you stop, analyze and regroup before you plow ahead with your Q2 strategy. Analyze your own data to determine what worked best for your brand this quarter. Then, overlay those insights with the areas that other companies see the most success in. You just may find a new avenue or marketing tactic to try that could be the secret sauce you’re looking for in Q2. Read on to learn how marketers from more than 1,800 companies are approaching their social media marketing strategy in 2019.

Exploring the world of metals on your travels

Cindy Belt Recreation & Leisure

I will admit that my previous career in the metals industry makes seeking out metallurgical locations natural. But these locations can be interesting to anyone. Metalworking is how we define some human time periods, such as the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. Metals are used everywhere and built our culture. Interesting metal spots vary from mining to mills. These metals can include iron, copper, gold, and silver along with other, rarer metals.

Travel2020: Stressed sleepers gain no peace on the road

Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

A global study commissioned by IHG Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that lack of sleep is a primary concern for travelers, with 80% stating they have trouble sleeping when traveling away from home. Indeed, the National Sleep Foundation’s annual Sleep in America poll found that only 10% of American adults prioritize their sleep over other aspects of daily living such as fitness/nutrition, work, social life, and hobbies/personal interests. The findings from the IHG survey revealed that the average business traveler loses around 58 minutes of sleep each night when staying away from home.

A galaxy not so far away: An inside look at Disney’s new Star Wars theme…

Julie Anne Wells Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Ever since Disney announced that it would add a Star Wars theme park to Disney World and Disneyland, fans have been waiting with bated breath to hear more about it. The curtain has finally lifted a little on the plans for Galaxy’s Edge, and we’ve got the scoop on what guests can expect. Buckle your seatbelts and prepare to launch into hyperdrive through this very detailed Disney adventure.

What the 2019 Skytrax World Airport Awards mean for US airports

Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

The much-anticipated Skytrax World Airport Awards have been announced for 2019 and yet again there is little change among the world’s best airports, with no U.S. airports in the top 10. For the seventh consecutive year, Singapore Changi Airport has taken the crown as the world’s best facility. Denver is the top-rated airport in the United States. It credits five consecutive years of passenger traffic growth as the reason for its popularity. Yet, with Denver at position 32 in the global list, why are America's airports again so far behind those in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa?

A journey on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & Leisure

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a captivating roadway that continues for 469 miles into North Carolina and beyond. It is a byway into the heart of the Appalachian Mountains and a narrow, meandering ridge road of stunning scenic sights, impressive historic points of interest and exploration adventures. Soaring to the crest of the Appalachians, the drive provides vista after vista of misty mountains once explored by Daniel Boone. It is not a road to travel quickly; it is a highway of relaxation, leisure and a getaway from the stress and anxiety of our world today.

Dog-friendly resorts, vacations are on the rise

Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Once in a while, pet owners may yearn for a vacation that is more inclusive than simply housing them at a dog-friendly hotel. This is where tailor-made holidays for pets and pet owners come in. Some tour operators are offering a variety of custom vacations in this burgeoning niche with special tours and vacation ideas. One U.S.-based tour company, Happy Tails Canine Adventure Tours, is making headlines in this regard. Like others in the niche, the company hopes to give pet lovers some different and unusual vacation options.

7 common mistakes business owners make and how to avoid them

Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

I've been in business for over 20 years and have seen my share of mistakes made by business owners — many that certainly could have been avoided. Here’s my list of common mistakes business owners make, along with advice on how to avoid following suit. For example, think about a job that you worked in that didn't work out. Was it because you didn't have the skills to do the job, or was it because your values did not align with the organization's?

Machines, not workers wanted for Alibaba’s futuristic hotel

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Alibaba, one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world, recently debuted a new hotel prototype in Hangzhou, China, where machines provide the services. This hotel of the future is called FlyZoo. The 290-room property maximizes guest-machine interactions but minimizes guest-staff interactions. Travelers, for example, can book and check-in into a hotel room with the FlyZoo App, as many other hotels have already offered with their apps. What makes the FlyZoo App stand out is that travelers can choose the room they want to stay in, including the floor the room is on and the direction the room is facing.

7 sensational sites for wildflower watching

Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Spring has sprung across much of the country, and with the change in season comes an eruption of color as wildflowers burst into bloom from coast to coast. From desert valleys to grassland prairies and alpine meadows to big city parks, you’ll find them in profusion — daisies, buttercups, sunflowers, verbena, poppies and paintbrush in all their glory. Here are seven places that have been recognized by experts and ordinary wildflower watchers alike as the best flower fields in the nation.

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