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Preparing for medical emergencies while RVing
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureSadly, many of us have experienced a medical emergency on the road. Here are some helpful tips to help you prepare for the unexpected when on the road. First and foremost, you should always carry a first aid kit with you in your RV. Also, know the location and do your research. Where is the closest hospital? Most of us have GPS nowadays, so locating the closest hospital is easy. If not, then be sure to ask the staff when you check in at the campground. Many times, the campground has maps of the area.
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Surviving weekends on the road
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureFor those of us that travel the road, weekends are a special time. It is not because we can finally get away from it all — because we do that every day. But that is the time when we must share the campgrounds with weekend campers. Many campsites are reserved by people who plan their special camping trip for months in advance. Others may be filled by locals who enjoy camping on weekends.
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Travel2020 at CES2019 — Where the robots hit the road: Part 1 of 2
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhat do you get when 180,000 verified geeks and 4,500 newfangled gadgets descend upon a few long blocks in Las Vegas? A lot of enhanced plastic, paper, wires and a possibly scary vision of the future at what is now fondly called CES. The Consumer Electronics Show that has been happening yearly since 1967 has come a long way from the portable Motorola televisions and next-gen eight-tracks that were once the siren song of a budding battalion of obsessed electronics fans. Today, it is more like an ocean of FOMO enthusiasts looking at the latest in any field of technology you could imagine.
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An international student’s journey to success in hospitality
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe highlight of my recent trip to Thailand was my stay at a hotel managed by Araya Rojanapirom, a recent graduate from the Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona. After graduating from high school in Thailand, Araya completed his first study-abroad experience in Europe, where he received a bachelor degree in hospitality management at Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland with two five-month internships at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Bangkok and the Sheraton Hotel in Tianjin, China. Araya then found his way to Southern California and spent two more years studying in the Master of Science in Hospitality Management Program at Cal Poly Pomona.
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A look at 2 new institutions dedicated to civil rights in the Deep South
Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThis year’s 34th annual observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday on Jan. 21 draws attention to a pair of sobering new civil rights institutions in America’s Deep South. For example, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, "Wants to make you uncomfortable," says Director Jacqueline K. Drace. Housed in a downtown complex that’s also home to the new Museum of Mississippi History, the institution, opened in December 2017, delves with surprising honesty into the disturbing truth about the state’s racist past.
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How is the shutdown affecting travel?
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEconomists are predicting dire consequences for the country if the government shutdown continues. Congress and President Donald Trump are unable to find a solution, as evident from the way negotiations blew up at the White House on Jan. 9. Among the many areas of the economy, travel and tourism may be the industry most affected by the shutdown. Federal employees are already working without pay, and soon, 800,000 paycheck-less employees will be plunged into dire financial straits. Low-staffed and overstressed airports will raise serious questions about aviation safety and security.
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Washington state’s Paine Field gears up for its next stage
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveNext month, Paine Field, north of Seattle in Snohomish County, Washington, will enter an exciting new phase in its life with the beginning of scheduled passenger services. As the first flights approach, the new terminal building has reached the final stages of construction and looks set to be one of the most attractive facilities for passengers in the country. Flights begin operating out of Paine Field on Feb. 11 when Alaska Airlines commences service to Las Vegas, followed the next day by Los Angeles and San Jose.
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6 great state parks for hiking
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureAlmost all state parks have hiking trails. Many times the trails are great but limited. My ideal state park has multiple trails with variation in the trails so I can hike a longer or difficult trail when I am in the mood or a short and easy trail when I want a short hike. I am not a hardcore hiker and don’t go on overnight hikes but I sometimes hike a longer hike of several hours. If you enjoy hiking, here are six state parks that are worth a visit.
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Hospitality will enjoy growth in 2019 but suffer from labor issues
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management2019 will be a strong year of growth for the hospitality industry. CBRE’s 2018 edition of "Hotel Horizons" projects that companies of all sizes will perform well. Occupancy, which has seen an increase to 66.2 percent in 2018, will receive a further boost from an anticipated 2.1 percent rise in demand. A combination of factors like capital spending, tax-law changes and improved wage growth have affected the industry for the better. What's not so great is the fact that, despite the robust figures, the industry will experience some major labor challenges.
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Rights, safety and why you should carry on the road
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisurePreparing for and getting my concealed carry weapon (CCW) license has been an exciting and empowering experience. I encourage all my fellow travelers to take a pistol safety course, or at least some kind of self-defense class. Hopefully, as you follow my journey, you will understand the importance of why you should conceal carry.
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