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After the storm: Lessons learned from a hurricane cancellation
Molly Marsh Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) watched Hurricane Irma bear down on the Caribbean and, ultimately, the state of Florida, the clock was ticking. The Category 5 storm was due to make landfall in Tampa, Florida, on Sept. 10 — the first day of the association's 2017 annual conference.
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Vegas shooting puts hotel security issues in the spotlight
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWe have seen enough Hollywood movies to know Las Vegas casino security is difficult to fool or bypass. Yet no one had an inkling of the tragedy that was to unfold Oct. 1 when Stephen Paddock unleashed a barrage of gunfire on unsuspecting concert-goers from his 32nd floor Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino hotel room.
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More hotels are adopting the ‘asset-light’ strategy
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEarlier this month, Hyatt Hotels made an announcement about the company's plan of selling its $1.5 billion worth of real estate in the next three years. By doing so, Hyatt would become another major hotel chain in the market that adopts the "asset-light" strategy, allowing the hotel to focus on franchising service with long-term management contracts.
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Business cards: What you must know
Chris Landry Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe humble business card doesn't seem to be going out of fashion. It is still such an important part of business interactions and can really make or break a person's opinion of you.
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National park fee increase: A much-needed fix or a burden for visitors?
Suzanne Mason Recreation & LeisureVisiting a national park during peak season may soon cost more than double the current price at some of the most popular national parks across the country under a new Department of Interior proposal.
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Timeshare realities: Don’t get trapped
Bambi Majumdar Recreation & LeisureI am sure we have all heard some version of "when something looks too good to be true, it is." But coming from my 12-year-old, it felt profound. A chance visit to the mall and the lure of a free stay drove us to waste a recent Sunday on timeshare spiels. The whole experience was claustrophobic — not because they were selling, but for the way in which they were selling.
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Somewhere to call home: Seattle, Calgary arenas tell two tales
Katherine Radin Sports & FitnessWith several professional sports leagues contemplating expansion opportunities, location is one of the most obvious factors to consider. Financial contributions from a team owner and local government also come into play.
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What is the future of tradeshows? The case of the Canton Fair
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementCanton (Guangzhou) is hosting the largest tradeshow in China — the Canton Fair. Officially known as the China Import Export Fair (or the China Export Commodities Fair before 2007), the Canton Fair is a biannual event with one session in the spring and the other in the fall.
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Tourism slowly climbing back in Puerto Rico
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe devastation that Hurricane Maria left in its wake will have far-reaching effects on Puerto Rico and its surrounding islands for years. The frightening prospect of no power for months and a lack of basic supplies is resulting in a mass exodus from the island. Puerto Ricans are leaving, perhaps never to return.
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California wildfires threaten wine and tourism industry
Michelle R. Matisons Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEarthquakes, hurricanes, fires — what's next? As we have all been witnessing, recent extreme weather events have had devastating impacts on North America. These conditions are further accompanied by harsh economic burdens.
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