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America’s 10 best barbecue joints
Dave G. Houser Food & BeverageHistorians tell us that for many millennia, man has applied low, slow heat to a variety of meats to make them meltingly tender and delicious. Christopher Columbus and other New World explorers found Caribbean aboriginals cooking fish and other meats on grates of sticks lashed together and suspended over smoldering coals — dousing their food with fiery pepper sauce.
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How much impact does Airbnb have on the lodging industry?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAirbnb does not seem to be a real threat to the lodging industry, as I suggested in my previous discussion. Rather, listings on Airbnb and traditional lodging products could possibly co-exist in the market and serve different needs of travelers.
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Pros and cons of Airbnb for business travel
Beth Nicholson Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAirbnb, an online service for accommodations, claims to be "a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover and book unique accommodations around the world." As the popularity of the site grows, it's a short step until more travelers turn to the site to book accommodations in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries.
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As doors open in Cuba, travel companies quickly step in
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs travel restrictions ease in Cuba, businesses in the travel industry are now beginning to set up shop in the Caribbean country for the first time in more than 50 years. The evidence was clear with the CEOs from Airbnb, Marriott International and Carnival Corp. joining President Barack Obama for his visit to Cuba last week.
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What does the Skytrax survey say about America’s airports?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe 2016 Skytrax World Airport Awards are in, and it doesn't look too impressive for America's airports. The full list of the world's top 100 airports is based on highly respected methodologies in surveying more than 13 million passengers on a variety of ratings and determining the best airports in the world.
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10 best beaches in the United States
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureSpring has arrived at last to help us shake off the winter chill — and to turn our thoughts to warm, sandy beaches. Spring also brings out the pundits, and an outpouring of "best beach" lists. If you happen to be seeking suggestions about special places to dig your toes into the sand this summer, I'm here to help.
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Is Airbnb really a threat to the traditional lodging industry?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs a model of sharing economy, Airbnb started off from the idea of letting travelers rent an "unused" bed, a bedroom or an entire suite/house from a host. When consumers make good use of other consumers' unused or underutilized resources, the society as a whole can gain extra value.
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Before you sign that contract: The Ten Commandments of venue selection
Beth Nicholson Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA lot goes into locating the perfect venue for your event — endless time with online research, phone calls, emails and site visits compounded by internal discussion and debate. After hours upon hours of effort, you have narrowed the field and are ready to sign the venue contract.
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The revival of supersonic air travel
Bambi Majumdar Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWas the Concorde ahead of its time? Probably. The state-of-the-art supersonic transport (SST) it provided came at a considerable expense. Beyond those class warfare optics, it got mired in business issues and politics pretty quickly. Above all, there was the problem of the sonic booms it created leading to wide-scale noise pollution.
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Google ups the ante in mobile travel booking
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWant to plan a vacation in one setting? Try Google. The tech company recently launched a new travel tool to help plan and book a vacation, evolving the influence of mobile technology in travel even further. Destinations on Google allows consumers to look up destinations, plan a trip based on a specific activity you want to do, compare pricing options for both flights and hotels, see pricing trends during various combinations of dates and budget plans, and ultimately book your travel. Similar to what you can do on other travel sites such as TripAdvisor, Priceline and Kayak, Destinations on Google is specifically tailored to mobile.
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